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Roseville Hnman Rights Commission 1Vleeting Minutes — January OS, 20U8 Page 2 of 5 '7 Commissioner McGchee moved and Corrunissioner Venters seconded approval of prizes, as 48 previously discussed, for each essay contest winner; with two second place winners to receive �9 $75/cach. SO 51 Chair Delmore said funds were to be taken from the 2407 HRC Budget. City Manager Malinen 52 said he would check to see if that was allowed. 53 54 Forum on Race/Diversity Training 55 Commissioner Venters updated the HRC on his contacts with the Grand Rapids group. 56 57 City IVlanager Malinen reviewed his research on on-line diversity training opportunities for City S8 staff based on his review of various modules, past experience and use of the modules, and in 59 consideration of staff time and the cost-effectiveness of training. 60 61 Discussion included length of training; POST Board certification for Police Officers as part of 62 their continuing education requirements; rationale for the Grand Rapids two days training; 63 previous training by the HRC; consideration for specialized peer training for the Police and how 64 to involve the cornmunity in such an opportunity. 65 66 Discussion included the importance of group dynamics to determine whether training would be 67 beneficial; intent of training, whether specific to the Police Department frorn a positive 68 perspective or from a perccived need; support from Police Chicf Carol Sletner based on the �9 department's overall training requirements, shifts, and budget considerations; and the need for !0 cultural awareness and sensitivity for the entire organization. 71 72 Discussion included accommodation of shifts for City employees, specifically Police Officers; 73 corntzlunity involvement through a forum; advantages of personal interaction versus online 74 ira.ining opportunities; assistance from other agencies and the Attorney General's Office; and 75 possible vendor participation. 76 77 Chair Delmore volunteered to contact Chaska Police on their experiences with diversity training. 78 79 Commissioner Venters noted other considerations to be incorporated and volunteered to continue SO discussions with Police Chief Sletner, in an attempt to build the trust between the HRC and 81 Police Department and agreed to vciork with City Manager Mafinen, as applicable. 82 $3 Commissioner McKenzie reiterated her interest in seeing the Police Officer training involve 84 group interaction with iheir peers and community to provide a better dynamic, due to the nature 85 of the Officer's job in confronting people in sometimes unpleasant circumstances. .� . .. .. :` .� Cornrnissroner Oftelie sought a more thorough review of the Grand Rapids training curricu�urn. Commissroner Venters volunteered to forward packet matcnals to indtvidual Commissioners as well as City Manager Malinen.