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Essay Contest Thelma McKenzie reported about the essay contest presentation at the February 24 City Council meeting. All of the students and families, both principals and most of the teachers attended the meeting and the reception that followed. Four of the students read their essays. Thelma thanked Larry Voeller for helping with the award presentation. Roseville Area Schools Comprehensive Diversity Plan All Commission members received a copy of the RAS Diversity Plan which Johanna Eager talked about at the October 2002 meeting. Johanna requested that the Commission review and make comments on the content. Miscellaneous Thelma McKenzie was recently invited to attend the Forest Lake Human Rights Commission meeting. They are a new Commission and are looking for assistance to get started. They hope to get students in their area to participate in the essay contest in the future. The Commission agreed to participate in the 2003 Rose Parade on June 23. We will request a convertible for the parade. Commissioners are encouraged to participate. Carolyn will complete the application form and will invite the Essay contest winners to ride along. We will also purchase candy that will be distributed along the parade route. Thelma informed the Commission that Steve Smith and Phil Crump's terms expire March 31, but both Commissioners reapplied to serve an additional term. The City Council is expected to make a decision soon. Mark Chapin requested that at the upcoming meeting, the Commission review its purpose and objectives as a way to stay focused on the Commission's charge. Commissioners raised the issue of proposed legislation to remove sexual orientation from being a protected class in Minnesota. Commissioners debated whether to write a letter or contact the Roseville legislative delegation directly. Members felt they did not have all of the facts surrounding the proposed legislation. Mark Chapin will provide Commissioners with additional information and propose a letter that the Commission or individual members could send. Phil Crump moved and Karen Vnuk seconded that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:10p.m.