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Roseville Human Righis Cammissiou Meeting Minutes — May OS, 2007 Page 2 of 3 1 Additianal discussion included the target audience of the video; various uses; whether an adult 2 facilitator was needed; training of facilitators; organizations and audiences that couid ut.ilize the 3 video as a tool; and current uses (i.e., Bible Study groups}. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Chair Delmorc volunteered to follow-up with the Commission's previous questions of City Manager Malinen regarding the diversity training currently available to City etnployees. Commissioner Crump suggested that by referencing some of the segrnents the newly-rcleased DVD would be a good discussion for use in the upcoming essay contest. 11 Commissioner McGehee suggested this DVD may be more suitabl� for an older {i.e., High 12 School) group as a separate item and suggested that training be provided for Roseville facilitators 13 for group or home settings. 14 15 Chair Delmore opined that there was racial profiling in Roseville and expressed her passion 16 about this topic further opining her support of the essay contest using this, then branching out 17 with a forum and connection with the schools; while continuing to keep pushing the City to 18 address racis�i in tl�e coiiununity. 19 20 Additional discussion foilowing the viewing of several scenarios from the DVD, included cost of 21 the kits (free); traini;ng available and how to iacilitate training. 22 23 Ms. Shipchandler advised that in order for her to coordinate training and presentation of the 2� materials she would like to f�rst see the Connmission develop a plan to create traction and to 25 recruit people. Ms. Shipchandler suggested that those in mid-level rnanagement were usually 26 more receptive to the training and developing a passion for the topic. Ms. Shipchandler referred 27 Commissioners to the Foundaiion's website for a list of groups who've used the materials to-date 28 and referenced the website for the Itasca Group -- Mind the Gap -- 29 www.UnitedWavTwinCities.or� and their report section and companion report outlining 30 strategies to close the gap in order for the Cammission to review other action ideas. 3I 32 Commissioners supported a"brown bag" lunch training session as an initial training session. 33 34 Commissioner Crurnp suggested that whilc the DVD revisions werc being campleted, the 35 Cominission work on a marketing plan and pitch to the City employees; then prepare flyers and 36 e-mail notices for scheduling. 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Ms. Shipchandler thanked the Commissioners for their interest and advised that she would cantact Chair Delmore in several weeks to determine whether she should tailor assistance to meet the needs of the City. Chair Delznore noted that additional discussion on a plan could be held at the June meeting and advised that the Cornrnission would not meet in July.