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Roseville, MN - Official Website Page 2 of 8 City Council- Initiated Survey of Commission Members: Chair Grefenberg encouraged all Commission members to submit answers to the City Council for the Commission assessment survey. Other Items: Chair Grefenberg explained he attended the School District Community Conversation on Saturday, November 16, 2013. The event had a small turn out, but great conversations were held. He questioned if anyone was willing to serve as the Minnesota League of Human Rights Commissioners? Board of Directors, representing the Roseville Commission. He reported he would not longer be serving on the State Board of Directors after December 31, 2013, since his elected term to that Board then ended. Program Planning Committee Current Status Report January 15 Community Conversation cosponsored with Advocates for Human Rights: Chair Grefenberg indicated the Program Planning Committee had a presentation for the Commission regarding the upcoming Community Conversation, and joined Commissioner Michele Courneya at the podium for the Committee report. Commissioner Courneya indicated the HRC discussed holding the Community Conversation this evening; however with other items on the meeting agenda, this was not feasible. For this reason, the Program Planning Committee was recommending the event be held in January to allow for proper advertisement. She noted the meeting would be held in conjunction with the January 15th HRC meeting. Chair Grefenberg discussed several items needing the Commission ?s assistance prior to the January 15th meeting. Staff would be responsible for setup of the Council Chambers. He requested that each Commission member serve as a table leader to take notes and capture comments at the event. He noted school board member Katie Gogins was also available to serve in this capacity. Chair Grefenberg indicated the event was had been tentatively scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. This decision would be made final by the new Chair since the new chair might wish to schedule a Commission meeting as well that evening. He indicated the previously approved budget would allow for light refreshments to be provided at the Community Conversation. Commissioner Kaying Thao asked the amount of funds that had been budgeted for the event. Chair Grefenberg reported the Commission had previously approved a figure of up to $300 for the event. He explained these funds would assist in covering expenses such as light refreshments, transportation and translators. Program Outreach: Commissioner Becker suggested the local churches be contacted to assist with advertising this event. Chair Grefenberg stated he was looking to advertise the event in December and was seeking volunteers to assist with properly advertising the Community Conversation. He reported the school district was willing to promote this event and would be sending out an email. This email would reach 4,000 households. Commissioner Thao explained there were three Baptist churches the Karen community had become involved with that would be great resources. Carolyn Curti reported the Community Conversation would be posted in the paper and would also be sent out to the City of Roseville ?s listserv. http:// mn- roseville. civicplus.com /Archive.aspx ?ADID =1661 &PREVIEW =YES 5/5/2014