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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes August 16, 2017 Draft Minutes Page8 of10 Commissioner Groff expressed concern with making sure they do not have a quorum at the meeting. Ms. Olson advised they could also notice it as a standing meeting. Youth Commissioner Report Youth Commissioner Hansel reported the Teens for Human Rights Club at Roseville Area High School is working hard preparing for orientation and the first day of school. They are working on advertising and projects for next year. New Business Commission Groff reported the Karen Organization Minnesota (KOM) will be having their annual Gala on October 12.He inquired if people have participated in the past. Ms. Olson advised she will find out what has been done in the past and email the information to everyone. Commissioner Groff explained KOM is an organization that works with immigrants. Ms. Olson stated MinnPost recently had an article highlighting KOM. Mayor Roe commented if it is a City sponsored event, it may be staff driven. Commissioner Groff suggested Commission members let Ms. Olson know if they want to go. Commissioner Holub suggested at future meetings they ask the public in attendance if they are present for a specific agenda item. They could then rearrange the agenda so they do not make them wait through the entire meeting. She suggested the Chair or Vice Chair ask the public during the agenda approval if they are there for a specific agenda item, and make the appropriate changes. Commissioner Groff agreed. a.Overview and Summary of Consensus Workshop Ms. Olson provided a handout to the Commission. She reportedthey met last night and identified what they want to work on as a Commission in 2017-2018. She explained the columns in pink on the left are the broad topics that summarize the ideas listed in the column on the right. The goal is to take the broad topics, put actions to them, and prioritize them at the next meeting. The broad topics include: 1) Listening to and gathering feedback from all stakeholders in the community; 2) Educate and engage youth; 3) Educate community on pertinent topics/issues; 4)