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Roseville Human Rights Commission <br />DRAFT Minutes -April 14, 2010 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />47 <br />48 Commissioner Grefenberg moved and Commissioner Oftelie seconded motion to add the <br />49 following language to the HRC's webpage. <br />50 <br />51 "The Commission welcomes visitors to its monthly meetings. There is always an opportunity for <br />52 public comment on the agenda. <br />53 <br />54 The Commission also welcomes ideas and volunteers to work with it in furthering the cause of <br />55 Human Rights in Roseville. If you would like to volunteer please contact the Commission by e- <br />56 mail or call Carolyn Curti at 612-792-7026." <br />57 <br />58 Commissioners discussed how volunteers would be used. Discussions ranged from not knowing <br />59 yet to program planning. <br />60 <br />61 Commissioner Grefenberg renewed his motion. Motion prevailed unanimously. <br />62 <br />63 3c. Data Geeks Subcommittee <br />64 <br />65 Nothing to report. <br />66 <br />67 3d. Financial Report <br />68 <br />69 Commissioners reviewed the April financial report. They sought clarification on the LMHRC <br />70 "Due" in December. Commissioner McKenzie said that was likely a typo and should read <br />71 "Dues." It is the dues the City pays to be a member of the state League of Minnesota Human <br />72 Rights Commissions. Each commission is assessed an amount based on population. This amount <br />73 is separate from the conference attendance fees for the MDHR conference. <br />74 <br />75 4. Business Items <br />76 <br />77 4a. Update on 1lvlay 8 Dialogue for New Americans/Karen Community <br />78 <br />79 Commissioner Barb Yates reviewed the memo provided by Community Relations Coordinator <br />80 Sarah Mahmud. The dialogue is set for Saturday, May 8 at 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Roseville <br />81 Lutheran Church. Chair Singleton is asked to do the welcome followed by a panel discussion. <br />82 The goals are to build relationships and hit on topics that everyone feels comfortable discussing. <br />83 <br />84 Commission Kennedy clarified that the memo misstated the gang issue. The Karen youth are not <br />85 involved in gangs, rather as they mimic others in an attempt to adopt American customs they <br />86 may be adopting some gang symbols, which would lead to misunderstandings. She sees this <br />87 dialogue as a good opportunity to explain this to families. <br />88 <br />89 Commissioners Yates and Kennedy said the dialogue is an opportunity for Roseville Police and <br />90 Fire to learn about the Karen culture as much as Karen learning about American culture. <br />91 <br />