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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes - November 14, 2006 Page 4 of6 . Youth Commissioner Status Commissioner Higbee noted that the recent incident at the Roseville Area High School (RAHS) had again brought the need for a Youth Commissioner to the front burner; and that he had made initial contact with Ann Postlwaite at the RAHS, as suggested by Carolyn Curti, and would pursue additional discussion to seek her input on a youth representative on the HRC for presentation to the City Council for appointment. Chair Delmore expressed frustration with the apparent lack of interest of the High School Diversity Commission in building a bridge with the City HRC in confronting diversity issues in the schools and community. Commissioner Higbee suggested that the HRC attempt to obtain the e-mail sent to all RV AH parents following the recent incident; and determine factually exactly what the problem entailed. Commissioner Bosch opined that, even if the School's Diversity Commission didn't want to initiate bridge-building, she would be willing to take the lead and obtain additional information on available diversity programs in the metropolitan area; and as a new resident, she wanted to confront head-on any division apparent in the schools. . Commissioner Higbee advised that he would actively pursue potential candidates for Youth Commissioner to the HRC; and also would obtain a copy of the e-mail from RAHS for Commissioners to review. Commissioner Bosch volunteered to find additional information on diversity programs that may be available and appropriate. Commissioner Bosch also sought consensus from Commissioners to initiate preliminary discussions with Ann Phibbs at the University of Minnesota related to GL TB issues for a possible future forum. Commissioners agreed by consensus. Residents, Jim and Muoi Duhl, 2415 Lexington Avenue, had been present prior to tonight's HRC meeting for discussions with Chair Delmore and Commissioners regarding their ongoing problems and concerns with neighbors and City personnel. Ms. Dahl provided her perspective on school culture in Vietnam, noting that there was no racism problem as each nationality and culture were segregated; and higher education was sought in other countries. Following completion of the regular HRC agenda items, continued dialogue ensued with Mr. and Mrs. Duhl and their ongoing problems with neighbors and City personnel. Discussion included, in detail, recent incident(s) of two student trespassers of two different nationalities kicking snow back in the driveway and their alleged "harassment" of Muoi; responses - both positive and negative - of responding City Police Officers, with both Sgt. Richardson and Christianson being "very nice." . Further discussion included comments of Sgt. Mathwig regarding if and when Police Reports were