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Roseville Human Rights Commission <br /> Meeting Minutes -June 9, 2009 <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />1 th <br />it <br />U <br />d W <br />d h <br />f <br />h <br />' • <br /> n <br />e <br />e <br />ay supporte <br />er use o <br />t <br />e tools she <br />d designed and to provide other organizations <br />2 with those tools as an independent contractor. Ms. Amaris and Ms. Loudi Rivamonte had served <br />3 as part of the original planning group for the first Roseville Forum. <br />4 <br />5 Ms. Curti and Ms. Amaris had provided a summary of the first forum, agenda, budget, 2008 <br />6 Forum Planners and sponsors, and photo of the event. Ms. Amaris provided a proposal for <br />7 services that could be offered and estimated times that could be adjusted at the discretion of the <br />8 HRC and their budget. <br />9 <br />10 Discussion included moving forward to build a more inclusive community in Roseville, by using <br />11 this non-hierarchal model as rules of engagement; gifts brought to the process to make a better <br />12 product; proven successes, innovations and new ideas; consideration of physical environment; <br />13 good interaction tone and openness of participants with the first Forum; impact of hospitality and <br />14 abundant ethnic foods; enthusiasm of sponsors; underlying theme of "Bloom Where You're <br />15 Planted," and related gifts for participants; and outreach as part of and consistent with the <br />16 Imagine Roseville 2025 community visioning process. <br />17 <br />18 Further discussion included partnerships with other municipalities or corporate sponsors or <br />19 agencies (i.e., League of Women Voters); Faith and Democracy; need to keep the planning <br />20 simple and let the dialogue drive the event; creating community and importance of <br />21 neighborhoods and breaking down existing barriers; and allowing participants to take ownership <br />22 of the process, with minimal structure and framework. <br /> <br />23 • <br />24 Additional discussion included delegating duties and responsibilities among HRC members <br />25 rather than relying on consultants and costs, based on the HRC's limited budget; willingness of <br />26 Ms. Amaris in adjusting their fee to provide only essential guidance and services deemed <br />27 appropriate by the HRC; advantages in being able to build on the first dialogue for future events; <br />28 developing topics and questions for a tazgeted community and how to frame those questions to <br />29 lead people to positive thinking and positive responses; creation of an agenda and flow of that <br />30 day; providing feedback and guidance as needed; help with speaker's roles and their selection; <br />31 development of talking points; post-dialogue follow-up and debriefing; and potential <br />32 scholazships, grant funds, or corporate sponsorships. <br />33 <br />34 Members discussed budget specifics including Recording Secretary services; attendance of at <br />35 conferences this fall; Essay Contest expenses; current expenditures; and food costs and options <br />36 specific to the forum. <br />37 <br />38 Further discussion included goals for the event; outreach potential and attracting those not prone <br />39 to attending this type of event, minorities and non-minorities alike; whether advertising in the <br />40 Roseville Review would increase attendance; and how to showcase the expanded role of the HRC <br />41 within the community and neighborhoods. <br />42 <br />43 Discussion ensued regarding logistics and participation by individual Commissioners or City <br />44 officials; favorable interpretation by Commissioners McKenzie and Oftelie of last year's • <br />