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Human Rights Commission Minutes February 15, 2017 –Minutes Page 2 of 4 Commissioner Slade stated this was something that the Imagine Roseville work group was looking at as part of their action steps. Old Business a.Update on collaboration with Ramsey County Library, Shoreview Human Rights Commission and Do Good Roseville showing of Race: The Power of an Illusion Ms. Curti stated she had reached out to the Shoreview Human Rights Commission in regards to sharing the costs for refreshments and they are open to this. The Commission had approved spending up to $300 for this event. This will be a three-part film series and the showings will be March 1, March 8, and March 15 at the Ramsey County Library. b.Update on Gray Matters presentation January 19 Ms. Curti stated about 10 people had attended the event. The discussion was depression in older adults. Several of the attendees talked with the presenter. Even though the event was not large the impact was felt. There had been discussion about having additional mental health forums and the moderator of the event stated she prefers to do only one event in each City because she is the only presenter for this particular topic. She stated there are other topics the City could look into within NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Commissioner Slade suggested reaching out to Advocates of Victims of Torture in southeast Minneapolis, Center for Victims of Torture, and Immigrant Trauma and see what type of presentations or discussions they have for communities. Commissioner Eichenlaub suggested tabling additional discussion about topics and forming a sub-committee until the March Commission meeting. c.Essay Contest Ms. Curti stated they had received 120 essays and four Commission members are currently reviewing these. These members will then determine the top essays to be considered by the full Commission by March 22. The full Commission will then have 2 weeks to read and score these essays. The Commission will review and select the top essays at their April 19 meeting. The winners will be invited to attend a May Council meeting. She stated the Commission will need to determine which Council meeting they would like to do the presentation at and what the awards will be. d.Collaboration with Roseville Area High School Chair Groff stated there has been no update since the last Commission meeting. The Multi Cultural event does have a meeting every Wednesday if any of the Commissioners wish to attend. He stated the Commission will be in attendance of the event to help with setup and cleanup. Ms. Curti stated the event is scheduled for April 26.