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Roseville Human Rights Commission Minutes —December 14, 2010 Page 3 of 8 they might apply to their communities; and create human rights subcommittee at Roseville Area High School (RAHS). He said his school has had good success with the group discussions and the blanket making event. Commissioner Kennedy said RAHS has an active youth equity committee and this would be a good group to with which to connect. She said numerous other youth committees already exist, and the Commission should work with Jan Vanderwall to connect with the student groups. Commissioner Grefenberg said that he is member of the North Suburban GLBT North Suburban Folk and Friends and they have connected with the Gay /Straight Alliance at RAHS. 4. Business Items 4a. Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act At the October Community Forum, participants raised many questions about handicap accessibility. Chair Singleton introduced Roseville Code Compliance Officer Don Munson to answer questions. Munson explained about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Minnesota Building Code (MBC). The ADA is a broad law that addresses employment, transportation and building codes. It is enforced by the Justice Department. The MBC addresses building codes only and is enforced by local governments. The MBC is updated about every three years. Any new construction and major remodeling must comply with the MBC as it is being built, but buildings do not need to upgraded as regulations change. Under the ADA businesses do not need to upgrade but they must make reasonable accommodations if they are not meeting the needs of a person with disabilities. Residents are encouraged to contact the Justice Department if they believe the business has not made a reasonable accommodation. Commissioners asked several questions raised at the community forum. They were wondering why the restroom at Cedarholm Golf Course is not handicapped accessible. Munson reiterated that businesses must make reasonable accommodations but are not required to remodel unless they are making major remodeling. He suggested talking with the Parks and Recreation Department and the City Council to ask about their funding remodeling. If the complainant feels that reasonable accommodations have not been made, they can contact the Justice Department. Commissioners asked about enforcement at Har Mar Mall. Munson suggested contacting the police or Har Mar Security.