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Steve Zorn moved and Mark Chapin seconded a motion that the Human Rights Commission send a letter to the City Council stating that Commissioners reviewed the material, met with the Parks and Recreation Director and discussed the issues and found that the current policy is ok and should remain at it is. The motion passed unanimously. Carolyn Curti will draft a letter and circulate it by email to the Commissioners. Thelma McKenzie will sign the final document. Lonnie Brokke briefly explained about the June 23 Rose Parade, the kickoff to the annual Rosefest. This year's theme is 'Together We Play." Brokke encouraged the Commission to participate in the parade as we have done in past years. City Signage Mark Chapin has been doing work on improving City signage to help create a better identity for the City of Roseville. Mark moved and Phil Crump seconded that the Human Rights Commission submit a recommendation to the City Council to locate welcoming signs in different locations in the City. The motion reads: "The Roseville Human Rights Commission believes that a community's sense of place can enhance community relations. For this reason, the Human Rights Commission recommends that the City Council consider the creation and placement of appropriate signage that reflects the history, population and welcoming message of the City of Roseville at key intersections and locations near the geographic boundaries of the City." Commission members discussed specifics of what should be on the signs. Carolyn Curti reported that Council Member Tom Kough recently met with several civic organizations (Kiwanas, VFW, Lions Club) discussing this issue. Commissioners said that the City Council would decide the specific wording on the signage. The motion passed unanimously. Carolyn Curti will forward the message to the full City Council. Committee Reports HRC Brochure - Steve Zorn and Martha Hardesty had drafted an initial draft of the brochure. Steve and Martha will look at it again and will make draft language available for discussion at the April meeting. Commissioners discussed the purpose of the brochure. It seems that we have two audiences: those who have a Human Rights Complaint and those who the Commission wants to provide information and education. The brochure should say what education/opportunities we can provide for businesses. Commissioners discussed ways to increase the Commission's visibility. Suggestions include getting a story in the Roseville Wrap and getting an email address that we can publicize. Carolyn will work with City staff to accomplish both of these. Com~issioners asked about the Roseville Community Fund and whether the Commission would be eligible for funding to distribute brochures and other information. Carolyn will provide information at the next meeting.