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Human Rights Commission Minutes October 21, 2015 Page 6 of 7 Commissioner Carey stated if the Commission is not getting the value out that they put in then they should not continue being members. Commissioner Christiansen stated their time might be better spent working with the State Human Rights Commission. Chair Groff stated the Commission could choose not to be members this year and if the League becomes more effective the Commission could rejoin at that time. Commissioner Slade moved and Commissioner Christiansen seconded a motion to suspend membership to the Minnesota League of Human Rights Commissions for the year 2016. Commissioner Carey stated she would like to revisit this suspension next year. She would like to keep communications open because they may be able to support the Commission’s efforts in the future. Commissioner Slade amended the motion and Commissioner Christiansen seconded the amendment to include revisiting the suspension of the Commission’s membership and the Organization for 2017. Motion passed unanimously. Chair’s Report Chair Groff stated he had some discussions about the joint meeting with the City Council. He reiterated his desire to fill all the open Commission seats. The HRC is not on the City’s agenda at this time. Ms. Collins stated the City Council would have a discussion on November 16 about all of the Commissions and if the City would want to or need to make changes to any of these Commissions. Youth Commissioner Report Commissioner Cederberg stated the Book Club had gone good. There were 10 students at the discussions. He would like to do this again next summer. Staff Report a.Finance Update and Discussion Ms. Collins reviewed the budget including current expenditures and budgeted items. She stated the Commission has a remaining balance of $1000 but this could go back to the City’s General Fund since the City did provide the $2000 funding for the Civility Training.