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Regular City Council Meeting <br /> Monday,July 13,2015 <br /> Page 21 <br /> that found at a City Council meeting which many found intimidating or threaten- <br /> ing. <br /> Councilmember Willmus clarified that he was not seeking a reason for a local <br /> HRC, but simply what its role involved or what it did; not why, but the actual <br /> process and differentiating between the formal state level complaint process and <br /> the local complaint process. <br /> Mr. Groff responded that the HRC could also ensure fairness in the community <br /> for those feeling they've been treated unfairly; and noted the HRC's advocacy on <br /> behalf of the Karen community in housing issues and resolving issues that could <br /> have potentially resulted in evictions. Mr. Groff opined the HRC provided an in- <br /> terface between the Karen community organization (KOM) and the City admin- <br /> istration. <br /> Mr. Groff reviewed other roles of the HRC in hosting naturalization ceremonies, <br /> the annual essay contest, and serving as advisors to the City Council. Mr. Groff <br /> noted a new youth commissioner is waiting to be sworn in, with her specific in- <br /> terest with the rights and public perceptions for handicapped people. <br /> Arlene Christiansen <br /> As the newest member of the HRC, Ms. Christiansen agreed with the separate <br /> role of the local HRC from the State; and as an immigrant, opined there was a <br /> need to understand human rights and difference in cultures; with the HRC serving <br /> as a safe place to talk about things or help others understand or be aware of issues. <br /> In response to Councilmember Willmus regarding the annual essay contest, Ms. <br /> Christiansen provided a review of the 2016 process, and revisions to the process <br /> and information to teachers, most in response to meetings of HRC representatives <br /> and instructors regarding timing and their curriculum. Ms. Christiansen addressed <br /> relevancy of the 2016 question; and crafting of information for students and in- <br /> structors to make it easier for their participation. <br /> At the request of Councilmember Willmus, Ms. Christiansen confirmed that the <br /> 2016 Essay Contest will be open to all Roseville 6th, 7th and 8th graders at all Ro- <br /> seville Schools, whether public or private. With Councilmember Willmus' con- <br /> cerns regarding declining school participation, Ms. Christiansen expressed her ex- <br /> citement with and provided a sample of the essay contest packet recently created <br /> by the HRC for the 2016 contest— and provided to the Human Rights League for <br /> their distribution across the state — to build excitement and respond to instructor <br /> request for a concise process and information providing more inclusivity. Ms. <br /> Christiansen advised that the entry form, poster and instructions would be mailed <br /> to the principles of all public and private schools in Roseville using a mailing list <br /> provided by staff and then she would personally follow up with a phone call. <br />
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