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Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes October 13, 2009 Call to Order: Chair David Singleton called to order the meeting of the Roseville Human Rights Commission (HRC) at a pproximately 6:30 p.m. Commissioners Present: Chair David Singleton; and Comm issioners Peg Kennedy; Marie Oftelie; Gary Grefenberg; Liz Jaeger; Thelma McKenzie; and Barbara Yates. Commissioners Excused: None. Others Present: Communications Specialist Carolyn Curti and Recording Secretary Sheila Stowell I. Approve Minutes of September 8, 2009 Member Grefenberg provided a bench handout w ith three (3) requested revisions and/or additions to the September 8, 2009 meeting minutes. Amendment 1, Page 4, Lines 23 – 23 Suggested to read as follows : “Member Grefenberg expressed his concern in addressing not only cultural, but lifestyle [other forms of] diversity, in the community as we ll; and questioned if the cultural complementary model should be the focus for future forums; further questioning whether all [every norm in all] cultures n eeded to be accommodated.” Amendment 2, Page 4, Line 39 Suggested to read as follows : “Member Grefenberg addresse d recent alleged discrimination activities in the Anoka- Hennepin School District among [by] certain teaching staff; and sought input from individual HRC members related to local school district provisions.” Amendment 3, Page 5, Line 7 Suggested addition of a new paragraph as follows : [Member Grefenberg noted he was uncomfo rtable with the fact that one of the committee members planning the “Crea ting a Welcoming Community” Dialogue represented Northwestern College, an inst itution which he understood did not welcome gay or lesbian students or employees. (Grefenberg later clarified that the Northwestern College representative had not participated so far in the committee’s discussions).] Members discussed suggested Amendment #3 a nd whether the additional statement was indicated.