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Roseville, MN - Official Website Page 5 of 8 Chair Grefenberg commented the City could advertise the ceremony in the City ?s March bimonthly newsletter. Commissioner Courneya added that a press release would also be welcome. Audience member Mohammad Keynan said the naturalization ceremony was a pretty big deal for new citizens who often have waited many year for this event. He discussed his naturalization ceremony, which took place at St. Thomas University and was attended by many of his family and friends. Mr. Keynan also volunteered to serve as a translator on behalf of the Somali community for the Community Conversation event, and also said he could assist in getting the word out to fellow Somalis. Chair Grefenberg thanked Mr. Keynan for his willingness to assist the Commission in these endeavors. Chair Grefenberg suggested staff see if the Oval was available on April 16 as this would allow for a larger number of people to attend the naturalization event. There was a consensus to move the venue from the Council chamber to a larger space, and Ms. Curti stated she would check the availability and report back to the Commission. Commission Business Cards: Chair Grefenberg reported he had met with City Manager Trudgeon yesterday where they discussed the idea of HRC business cards. He reviewed a proposed layout for these business cards and noted he spoke with Commissioner Groff regarding this matter. If the Commission agreed, he stated he would like to proceed with the business cards in 2013. He said the business cards t-G would be an important tool for the Commission if it was serious in its efforts at outreach to the broader community. Commissioner Thao suggested the additional language at the bottom of the business card be removed. Ms. Curti reported she could create a draft card and forward it to the Commissioners for review prior to printing. She noted Youth Commissioners could not have their number or address printed on their business cards. Vice Chair Brisbois questioned how many business cards would be ordered for each Commissioner. Chair Grefenberg stated this would be determined by each commission member and the cards would not have to be ordered in 500 box increments. Commissioner Thao recommended the Commission set a budget for the business cards and then have the cards printed accordingly, to ensure that the expense would remain within budget. Chair Grefenberg moved and Commissioner Thao seconded a motion to authorize the printing of business cards for the HRC Commission members at a cost not to exceed $150. Motion passed unanimously. Other Items: Chair Grefenberg recommended the Civic Engagement Task Force begin meeting againLand advised the Commission that he would implement the Commission ?s previous authorization of an appreciation event for its Task Force members. He explained that since the City would soon be hiring a Communications Manager it seemed opportune to reactivate that Task Force since many of its 2012 recommendations revolved around improving City communications with its residents. He also said he had a sense that the Council in the next few months would be addressing the issue of establishing a separate Civic Engagement Task Force and other issues addressed in the Task Force ?s Report. http:// mn- roseville. civicplus.com /Archive.aspx ?ADID =1661 &PREVIEW =YES 5/5/2014