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. . . Human Rights Commission Minutes June 13, 2006 Present: Janet Delmore, Phillip Crump, Scott Higbee, Ann Keeney, Pam Kennedy, Tam McGehee and Bob Venters Staff: Carolyn Curti Chair Janet Delmore called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Approve Minutes Commissioner Ann Keeney moved and Commissioner Tam McGehee seconded approval ofthe minutes. Motion carried. Business Chair Delmore reported on former St. Paul Chief of Police Bill Finney's presentation at Roseville Area High School. She reported that there were 60 students from two classes. The students were very attentive and asked good questions. Both the Roseville Review and the Sun Focus carried articles and pictures of Chief Finney. Chair Delmore reported that she attempted to participate in the Parks and Recreation's "Discover Your Parks" but she went to the wrong park. Commissioner Scott Higbee spoke about his participation when he was a Parks and Recreation Commissioner. Commissioners agreed that if time permitted, they would attend upcoming Discover Your Parks events. Commissioner McGehee asked about the Rosefest activities and what has been done to encourage diversity on gender, race and age. Possible Agenda Items to Discuss with Council Chair Delmore asked for possible topics the Commission could discuss with the City Council at their joint meeting on August 14. Commissioners had extensive conversations about possible topics. Commissioners talked about ways to hear from the community. They wondered ifthe visioning process currently being undertaken by the City Council would include diversity. Commissioners agreed to staff a table at the 4th of July celebration at Central Park and to engage residents in discussions. Commissioner McGehee moved and Commissioner Bob Venters seconded spending not more than $150 for t-shirts with a Human Rights message that Commissioners would wear at the 4th of July celebration. Motion prevailed. 1