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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes – August 11, 2009 Page 4 of 6 Further discussion included existence and avai lability of current procedures; whether by- laws for the HRC existed; and timing for the upcoming joint meeting between the HRC and City Council, anticipated in September. Ms. Curti and Chair Singleton advised that they would research existing documents at City Hall and advised the full Commission. IV. Acceptance of Department of Human Righ ts Grant and discussion of training Ms. Curti reviewed the July 23, 2009 notice of award of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights grant and provisions of the Grant Agreement. Chair Singleton and Member Grefenberg volunte ered to work with Ms. Curti on potential vendors for the training. Ms. Curti advised that the next grant application would be available for use for the 2010 Community Forum. One of the caveats for us e of grant funds was involvement of the community and youth in such ventures. Discussion ensued regarding involvement of youth commissioners on the HRC; acknowledgement that the interest of each st udent was paramount to their involvement with the HRC; youth serve as ex-officio memb ers and are appointed by the City Council, and often occur as a direct request from the st udent and/or family or instructors, based on their interest in human rights issues. Further discussion included whether other ag e groups were fully represented on the HRC to provide their perspective; value of the youth perspective; need to provide tangible experiences for youth, not just to provide appoi ntment for their token representation; and how to coordinate their involvement. Member Kennedy noted the active involvement and inclusivity of the Roseville Area High School Student Council a nd National Honor Society. Member Yates suggested that the HRC attemp t to involve one of these multi-cultural groups to provide a voice for youth to the HRC, in addition to providi ng a tie- in with the School District and the City. V. League of Minnesota Human Rights Co mmission’s Education Committee Letter Ms. Curti reviewed the request from the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions Education Comm ittee for input related to suggested 2010 Essay Contest topics; strategies for schools to use Huma n Rights information; and suggestions for increasing Human Rights Commissions’ pa rticipation in related programs. Discussion included the aggres sive involvement of Commi ssioners in meeting with teachers to explain the purpose of the essa y contest and how students could be made more aware of human rights issu es and concerns; value of th e experience, leadership, and