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Human Rights Commission Minutes March 18, 2015 Page 4 of 7 Ms. Collins stated she would make the request. e. Karen Engagement Update Ms. Collins provided an update on the Echo Project. She stated they have eXpressed interest in a community garden. City Staff and Tim O'Brian are looking into locations for a community garden. The Police Foundation may sponsor a soccer league for underserved communities as well. Commissioner Carey asked if there was a public forum planned. She stated the Library would be interested in becoming involved with the Karen Interagency Work Group. Ms. Collins stated there are several sub-groups that are working on different projects and they would be meeting as a larger group less often to allow these smaller groups to work on their projects. She would let the Commission know when the next meeting is held. She suggested the Library contact KOM directly if they would like to work with them regarding specific programming. Chair Groff stated Commissioner Bachhuber had suggested a field trip for members of the KOM to visit the Library. f. Rosefest Parade Update Chair Groff stated there is a spot reserved in the parade and they have a trailer. They are in need of a vehicle to pull the trailer in the parade. Commissioner Becker suggested contacting the local car dealerships to see if they would volunteer a vehicle for the event. Commissioner Singleton stated he would contact a couple of people. Ms. Collins stated she would need the dimensions of the trailer and the vehicle for the parade coordinator. New Business a. Review of Mental Health Forum Commissioner Slade provided an update of the Mental Health Forum. She stated this is something that could be on going and if it is NAMI could tailor to what the Community needs. Chair Groff stated the forum was exceptional and there was good information available. He had not been aware of all the resources available and it was good to provide this to the community.