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Second Place 75 Third Place 50 Makers of the motion accepted a friendly amendment to include an award of $30 each for three Honorable Mentions; and $30 for each teacher having an essay- winning student. All Ayes; motion carried. Commissioners noted that the Essay Contest at the City Council level, followed by a reception for students, parents and teachers would take the place of the February HRC meeting. Review Budget City Manager Malinen said the essay contest money would come from the 2009 HRC budget. City Manager Malinen said the HRC's 2008 budget had been spent with the Forum on Race/Diversity, in addition to ongoing expenditures. City Manager Malinen advised that given budget constraints, there would not be an increase in the 2009 allotment; but that it would stand at $2,250. Chair Singleton noted in his Strategic Plan he had identified an initiative to review various sources for additional funding options. Commissioner McKenzie noted in her conversations with the League of Women Voters, there was the potential for their partnering and underwriting up to $1,000 for a future Diversity Forum. City Manager Malinen advised that the City had also applied to the State of MN for a grant of $1,000 $1,500; but had been unsuccessful in that initial application. Welcoming Center Commissioner Oftelie was unable to attend tonight so the item was continued to the January meeting. Review /Approve 2009 Strategic Plans /Goals Chair Singleton provided a proposed Strategic Plan and Commission Initiatives for discussion and adoption. Discussion included time for Commissioner review prior to considering adoption; availability of grant monies; consideration to televising meetings; whether a Mission Statement was recommended or whether the purpose statement as part of the existing ordinance would suffice; and Parliamentarians or others available to provide training, with one Roseville resident mentioned as a possibility for his work with the Roseville Citizens League. City Manager Malinen was asked to provide a copy of the Purpose Statement for each Commissioner for the next meeting; and to check on the availability of a Parliamentarian on a possible no -cost or minimal cost basis. Further discussion included the advantages of an annual calendar to anticipate regular events.