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Human Rights Commission Minutes January 20, 2016 —Minutes Page 5 of 9 Commissioner Carey suggested using a point score from 0 to 2 based on the references that were used. Ms. Collins asked if the scoring should also be based on what references were used. She clarified saying that an interview with a parent may not be the same as a published interview. Ms. Carey suggested reviewing these guidelines for the Essay Contest next year. The rules are already distributed for this year. It was the consensus of the Commission to use a quantitative number 0-2 to score the use of references. Commissioner Christiansen suggested having the rubric drafted and the Commission review it once they starting grading essays. It was the consensus of the Commission to strike the question "Was the question answered?" New Business a. Report on Recent Community Events/Review of Upcoming Events Ms. Collins stated the Commission is invited to attend the prescreening of the ECHO Video Project "Rental Rights and Responsibilities" at the Olympic Room on March 31 at 3:00 p.m. ECHO is an organization that does community preparedness videos. Commissioner Christiansen stated Roseville is accepting applications for open Commission and Advisory Board positions. The Harriet Alexander Nature Center is hosting an open house on Sunday, February 7 in honor of the Chinese New Year. b. Discuss 2016 Naturalization Ceremony Ms. Collins stated the Naturalization Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, April 18 at 10:00 am and they will work out the details. c. Discuss 2016 City Council Priority Plan Ms. Collins stated the Human Rights Commission is listed as a responsible commission under the City goal "Create Southeast Roseville Redevelopment Plan". The City has also been working on identifying recreation opportunities for the Karen youth in the Brittany Marianne apartments. The City has been looking at a parcel of land near these buildings to turn into park space for these youth. The Roseville Area Schools will be putting together a presentation for the City Council to see if they would purchase the parcel and they would then apply for a grant for playground equipment for this parcel. She recommended the Commission look at ways to advance the City's goals in the Roseville City Priority Plan.