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Human Rights Commission Minutes January 18, 2017 Page 5 of 5 Commissioner Peterson asked if the date for the next event had been scheduled. Ms. Curti stated there had not been a date set but staff would work on this as time permitted. Chair Groff asked if the Commission could assist in moving this event forward so that people remain involved. Ms. Curti stated she would bring this to City Manager Trudgeon. Commissioner Carey stated the first conversation had been recorded and is currently available for people to watch. b.Update on Naturalization Ceremony Ms. Curti stated the Naturalization Ceremony was scheduled for Wednesday, May 24, at 10:00 am. The event will be held at the Skating Center. She stated the HRC had spent $100 in 2016 for refreshments for this event. c.2017 Calendar Ms. Curti stated she would update the March meeting date and confirm the One World Multi- Cultural event date. Commissioner Dailey stated the next HRC meeting is February 15. Ms. Curti stated the Bloomington Human Rights Commission would be hosting the exhibit for Fredrick Douglass from Slavery to Freedom: The Journey to New York City from February 8 to February 28. The Ramsey County Library would be hosting Duchess Harris on African- American History in NASA and a series on Islam in the West. Chair Groff stated he had attended Breaking the Myths of Islam at the Library last week. Future Agenda Items Commissioner Eichenlaub stated he has received information from the League of Women Voters and they were going to have a panel on affordable housing on February 21. Adjournment Commissioner Eichenlaub moved and Commissioner Slade seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned 7:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tina Borg TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.