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.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 .23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 .45 46 Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes - March 13, 2007 Page 2 of 4 Commissioner McGehee expressed concern with the lack of exposure of the department and lack of regular patrol areas by specific officers to develop relationships with neighborhoods. Additional discussion included the HRC's desire to become more engaged with the School District(s) and students and how to accomplish meaningful dialogue and possibility oftying a forum to that year's essay contest topic and timing for determining the essay topic (summer months). Commissioner Crump suggested that the HRC attempt two events during the school year possibly in the fall and in early spring. Commissioner Higbee opined the need to ensure higher attendance through speakers and topics that are well known. Commissioner Venters suggested utilizing local legislators in the process to hear the perspective of youth on issues. Further discussion included budget impacts; potential use of existing theater groups (i.e., bullying); and possibly using the Rose Parade and July 4th in the Park as opportunities to become more visible in the community and with youth. Discussion was held on Commissioner Higbee's continued service or replacement on the HRC at the end of his term; the lack of involvement and attendance of Commissioner Keeney; application of former Commissioner Thelma McKenzie; addition of a youth commissioner; debate on the number of commissioners with City Manager Malinen verifying from City Code the limit of seven commissioners with a youth commissioner serving as ex-officio; and possibly meeting with the Roseville School Superintendent. Commissioner Higbee expressed his willingness to continue serving until replaced. Meeting with the Roseville Superintendent Discussion included achievement gaps among African American boys; recent issues including use of a taser; rape of a Special Education student; existence of gangs and identified areas ofthe RAHS as "Hmong Mountain," and "Black Alley," and lack of dialogue between the school and City. City Manager Malinen suggested the HRC contact the RAHS Liaison Officer. Chair Delmore volunteered, with the assistance of Carolyn Curti, to schedule a preliminary meeting with the Roseville School Superintendent, and several HRC Commissioners, perhaps with a breakfast meeting to better accommodate various schedules. Working with Other Commissions N/A