2009-09-08_Agenda - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes -August 11, 2009 Page 3 of 6 1 Member Grefenberg provided the original ordinance staff report provided to the City 2 Council when the revised ordinance language was adopted, based on recommendation of 3 the HRC at their Apri12009 meeting. Member Grefenberg said Member Yates followed. 4 the intent of the City Council, based on the language provided. 5 6 Member Kennedy moved, Member Grefenberg seconded, amendment of the Strategic 7 Plan by deleting the "Police-Civilian Review Commission" section of the. Strategic Plan, 8 and replacing that point as follows: 9 Fostering community through inclusive, welcoming, responsive neighborhoods 10 and city government 11 A) Develop a process to assess city government activities, programs and services for 12 accessibility so that city activities, programs and services may be understandable 13 and responsive to a diverse citizenry. 14 B) Develop a process to monitor statistical and other data trends. Use the 15 information to create a set of recommendations for the City Council. The purpose 16 of the set of recommendations is to encourage mutual understanding among our 17 citizens about the community's diversity. 18 C) Develop programs and recommendations for the Council to encourage and assist 19 in the development of neighborhood groups, forums, and networks in order to 20 provide residents with a sense of belonging and facilitate effective citizen 21 engagement. 22 23 Motion carried. Chair Singleton thanked Members Yates and Grefenberg for their work. 24 25 Ms. Curti said she would revise the HRC Strategic Plan and distribute to members. 26 27 Member Yates noted that the Strategic Plan served as a guide document for the HRC and 28 subject to revision as indicated. 29 30 Chair Singleton had been unable to meet with City Manager Malinen regarding 31 reorganization and training for the HRC. He would schedule a meeting in the near future. 32 33 Discussion among Members included timing for training; receipt of a $1,500 grant from 34 the Minnesota Department of Human Rights with training options, along with 35 recommended trainers and whether the proposed trainer was the best choice for the 36 training; 37 38 Members requested that Ms. Curti research other community HRCs that have used this 39 trainer and obtain other references that may be available. 40 41 Chair Singleton suggested scheduling training at their September meeting, possibly with 42 a longer meeting, to ensure new commissioners are provided with orientation, procedure, 43 and other items as they had previously requested. 44