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Roseville Human Rights Commission Minutes —May 11, 2010 Page 2 of 4 Commissioners then discussed the purpose /issues that the group would address. Commissioner Grefenberg clarified that they are focusing more on process and it will be up to participants to identify issues. The subcommittee wants to create a process where individuals and groups would be comfortable coming to city, rather than being angry with government. They want citizens to become engaged and feel they are the government. Commissioner Grefenberg moved and Commissioner Jaeger seconded the motion to accept the report. Motion prevailed unanimously. 3c. Data Geeks Subcommittee Commissioner Barb Yates said the subcommittee is seeking what information is currently available and expects to have a report in June. 3d. Financial Report Curti reviewed the April financial report. Commissioners asked to clarify that the Bremer Foundation grants are available indefinitely. Curti will check with the Mario Hernandez to confirm that the money will carry over from year to year. Commissioner Grefenberg asked staff to clarify that the Human Rights Commission budget is $2,250, not $2,000 as reported on the City's website. Curti clarified that the $2,250 is correct. Commissioner Grefenberg moved and Commissioner Jaeger seconded the motion to accept the report. Motion prevailed unanimously. 4. Business Items 4a. New Americans/Karen Community Curti summarized the May 8 community forum. Close to 90 attendees including members of the Karen community, city staff, members of the Roseville community and Commissioners Grefenberg, Jaeger, Peg Kennedy and Thelma McKenzie attended the forum. She reported that the presentations were well received as was the food and the opportunity to climb into the fire truck and police car. Commissioners shared comments about the forum including high turnout, how well it was organized and quality and depth of questions. Commissioners commented on the openness of the questions and the thoroughness of the responses from Officer Won Chau and Fire Inspector Doug Johnson. Commissioners said that by greeting attendees in the Karen language, they set the tone for a positive experience. Commissioners mentioned the efforts by Sarah Mahmud and Peg Kennedy in planning this event. Commissioners also recognized Mayor Craig Klausing who gave a welcome and then stayed the entire time.