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It was the consensus of the Commissioner to participate in Rosefest and to set the <br />number of participants at 25. <br />Chair's Report <br />Chair Groff did not have any additional updates. <br />Youth Commissioner Report <br />Youth Commissioner Cederberg stated he could contact J.B. Andersen, a civil rights <br />activist in the 1960's, to see if he would be interested in being a speaker at the <br />showing of "The Victory". The Commission does need a date decided and submitted <br />to the Library by the end of February if they would like to have the event in May. <br />Commissioner Christiansen stated the Essay Contest winners would be recognized at <br />a City Council in May. <br />Chair Groff suggested Youth Commissioner Cederberg work with the Library to find a <br />date in May that works but they would have to vote on paying any fees for the <br />speaker. <br />Youth Commissioner Cederberg stated they only need to set a date at this time and <br />they could discuss the speaker and any potential fees at the next meeting. <br />Chair Groff suggested scheduling the movie showing from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. <br />since it would be on a weeknight. <br />Youth Commissioner Cederberg stated the reading list has not been finalized for the <br />Summer Book Read. Marcus Lowry stated there may be someone willing to fund the <br />purchase of the books and helping to bring in the author. <br />Commissioner Carey asked if the Summer Read would be open to all residents or <br />just High School students. <br />Youth Commissioner Cederberg suggested opening the program to residents. <br />It was the consensus of the Commission to direct Youth Commissioner Cederberg to <br />work on establishing three (3) dates for the Summer Book Club meetings. <br />Staff Reaort <br />a. Finance Update and Discussion <br />Ms. Collins provided an update on the Commission's financial obligations. She <br />suggested the Commission discuss the HRC Award, the Rosefest Parade, the movie <br />screenings, and the book club to determine the funds that should be allocated to <br />these projects. <br />Commissioner Christiansen asked if the Commission would be doing a separate <br />ceremony for the Essay Contest winners or if they would only have the presentation <br />at the City Council meeting. <br />