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Roseville Human Rights Commission Minutes —May 11, 2010 Page 3 of 4 Commissioner Grefenberg moved and Commission Yates seconded a motion by which the Human Rights Commission expresses its appreciation and gratitude for the interest and efforts taken by the Fire Department, Police Department, Roseville Area School District, especially Peg Kennedy, and the Roseville Lutheran Church and the League of Women Voters, and especially thanks to Mayor Craig Klausing, for his remarks and attendance, and we also express our appreciation of the contributions of the Karen community. Motion prevailed unanimously. 4b. Discussion about Youth Against Race, Class, and Place Disparities Human Rights Video Contest Commissioner McKenzie summarized the Youth Against Race, Class, and Place Disparities Human Rights Video Contest sponsored by the University of Minnesota Human Rights Center. Commissioners discussed ways to promote the contest, including contacting CTV, the local schools and the Roseville Review. Commissioner McKenzie moved and Commissioner Yates seconded the motion to support and promote the Youth Against Race, Class, and Place Disparities Human Rights Video Contest. Motion prevailed unanimously. 5. Public Comment No one appeared for public comment. 6. Future Agenda Items Commissioner Yates asked that the HRC consider more dialogues like the Karen Forum, focusing on new communities, possibly the Somali community in Roseville or other groups that may be identified when census data becomes available. Commissioners want to create opportunities for people to get to know each other. Commissioner McKenzie asked that the HRC revisit getting a youth commissioner. Commissioner Grefenberg asked whether plans were underway yet for the October community dialogue. Commissioner McKenzie said they would begin planning a few months before the event. 7. Announcements Commissioner McKenzie mentioned the Close the Gap Workshop on June 14 and 15. Curti reminded Commissioners that Roseville's essay contest winner Kenzie Lutz took place in the statewide essay contest. Kenzie attends Roseville Area Middle School and is taught by Mr. Greg Bibeau.