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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes - October 10, 2006 Page 4 of5 dependent upon his schedule. Motion carried 4/0. . Following the motion, discussion was held as to the amount available in the Human Rights Commission budget. Chair Delmore noted the need to obtain current and detailed information from staff. Commissioners noted the recent t-shirt expenditure; and questioned whether there was a policy related to attendance of meetings. As well as noting the information request in the meeting minutes as directed, Recording Secretary Stowell suggested that Chair Delmore also add that to her list of discussions items for her upcoming meeting with Mr. Miller. Commissioner Higbee noted that he had yet to contact a youth representative to serve on the Commission. Discussion ensued regarding viable candidates and recent news articles for possible applicants. Commissioner Higbee advised that he would pursue the matter. Commissioners questioned if there was an attendance policy for commissioner attendance at meetings; and discussed ways to encourage fellow commissioners to attend the monthly meeting on a more regular basis. Chair Delmore advised that she would send an e-mail reminder to all commissioners for the next meeting to determine its effectiveness. Considerable discussion was held regarding affirmative action and/or equal opportunity employment opportunities available within the City's Police Department. Discussion items included the need for the department to more effectively reflect the changing demographics of the . community in their hiring processes. Chair Delmore advised that Police Chief Carol Sletner had assured her that substantial training was provided to officers related to affirmative action; however, she questioned the content of the training as it related to enhancing communication with the City's diverse cultures. Commissioner Venters suggested that Chair Delmore include this in her discussion with Mr. Miller to determine ways the Human Rights Commission can work with the Police Department and encourage staff to come up with ideas. Commissioner McGehee questioned the accuracy of the 40% diversity estimate for the City; opining that it was not an accurate representation and the community was actually more diverse due to the low-paying jobs and the cultures represented in those jobs in nursing homes, fast food restaurants, and retail businesses. Commissioner McGehee further opined that the numbers were based on School District figures from a broader area, rather than only the Roseville community. Commissioner McGehee suggested that the Police Department needed to address the needs of the citizens of Roseville and retail customers shopping in Roseville. Commissioner McGehee volunteered to follow up on the numbers. Commissioner McGehee further opined that the Police Department was currently too lax, and needed to consider the language issue, and provide bi-lingual training for officers; and recruit volunteer translators as a community resource to serve when appropriate. .