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Roseville Human Rights Commission May 10, 2011 Draft Minutes Page 4 of 5 Commissioner Grefenberg moved and Commissioner Kennedy seconded a motion to spend up to $175 for signage and pencils to be distributed at the parade. The Commission gave Curti the authority to purchase pencils that would have the Roseville Human Rights Commission and a message about promoting the mission of the HRC. Motion prevailed unanimously. Curti said the Roseville Housing and Redevelopment Authority (RHRA) was interested in finding a partner at the parade in which partners could pool resources and promote each other. Commissioners discussed ways the two groups could work together, with the HRC promoting strong neighborhoods that welcome diversity, and the HRA promoting strong neighbors that are environmentally friendly. Commissioner Kennedy moved and Commissioner Kaying Thao seconded motion to collaborate with the RHRA in the 2011 Rose Parade. Motion prevailed unanimously. 3d. Financial Report Curti reviewed the budget that hadn't changed since March, noting that the commission authorized expenditures earlier in the meeting. These would be noted when expenditures were made. 4. Business Items 4a. League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions Monthly Meeting Report Curti said that Commissioner Thelma McKenzie had a conflict and was unable to attend the meeting, but she had provided information from the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions, including information about Kevin Lindsey, the new Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. 5. Public Comment No one appeared to comment. 6. Future Agenda Items Curti said that student commissioners are appointed in conjunction with the school year, so their terms expire June 2011. The Commission will discuss whether to recommend the current students (if interested) to continue or whether they recommend the Council open up the application process. Commissioners asked about getting specific census data. Commissioners asked about Youth Commissioner Anthony Barrett's efforts to bring student groups to visit the commission. Commissioners agreed to lay over the election of the Commission Vice Chair until another meeting.