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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minrrtes — March 13, 2007 Page 3 of 4 1 Float for Rose Parade 2 Commissioners discussed their involvement in the Parade with limited interest; however, 3 Commissioner Crump "volunteered" Commissioner Venters to assist him in pursuing and 4 participating with a unit in the parade. Discussion included whether to involve five students 5 chasen from those essay contest entries and coordinating with Carolyn Curti on logistics and a b vehicle. 7 8 Chair Delmore and Commissioner McGehee advised they didn't rvish to participate in the 9 parade. 10 11 Generic Complaint Form 12 Discussion was held regarding a generic compiaint form was held with City Manager Malinen. 13 Commissioner Venters suggested a format similar to the City of Minneapolis' S-1-1 service for 14 residents. Consensus was that the iinportant goal was to enhance communication and garner 15 respect. 1b 17 City Manager Malinen and Commissioners discussed the HRC's role in the coznplaint process, 18 with City Manager Malinen's initial reaction was that the City Administrative Office and staff 19 should handle complaints and questioned whether the purpose of the HRC as �a body was 20 intended to serve in the funetion of complaint takers or to provide education and recornrnend 21 programs to the City Council relatcd to human rights. 22 23 24 25 2b 2'1 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 City Manager Malinen expressed interest in a generic cornplainticompliment form to solicit input from people and receive feedback rather tharx for the purpose of addressing individual behavior i ssues. City Manager Malinen and Chair Delrnore agrced to mect for further discussion outside the HRC meeting. Comrnissioner Higbee suggested a form be developed far distribution at ihe July �`h park event. Commissioner McGehee suggested a way for the public to go through the website far a form, rather than needing to personally contact City Hall. 35 City Manager Malinen updated the HRC on the revisions currentiy underway on the City's 36 website ta make it easier to navigate and provide more uniformity between departments; and 37 suggested the HRC provide input to staff {Tim Pratt} on a poteniial pagc that would educate 38 people about the HRC and how tfl conEact thezn. Commissioner C�rump volunteered to contact 34 staff to configure the HRC section of the website in a more user-friendly way to provide an 40 opporttuuty for feedback and to allow the HRC more timely content. City Manager Malinen 41 noted he would advise Mr. Pratt to contact Commissioner Crump. 42 43 City Manager Malinen also noted that he r�vould be discussing r�vith and advocating the use of 44 community surveys to determine sentiments of the community and how to better manage 45 resources. Mr. Malinin suggested this rnay be another avenue for feedback for the HRC with 46 questions related to cultural differences and inclusion.