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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes -September 08, 2009 Page 3 of 5 1 including meeting structure, should future meetings be televised, including public comment and 2 development of more effective meeting agendas as the HRC sought to reach out into the 3 community; and ensuring that the HRC achieve their goals. 4 5 Some members referenced a work plan developed in 2003 and asked Ms. Curti to provide a copy 6 of that document. 7 8 Discussion included how the facilitator could take the HRC Strategic Plan and assist in achieving 9 those efforts; value of a workshop exclusively for this discussion; how to develop an action plan 10 and measure goals through timelines and delegating responsibilities; and advantages in future 11 grant applications to show the proactive efforts of the HRC. 12 13 Member Grefenberg expressed his interest in getting to know HRC members and their 14 philosophies and interests, rather than devoting time to effective meeting management, while 15 recognizing the need of an effective order for meeting business. 16 17 Chair Singleton noted his rationale in suggesting a more simplistic alternative for meeting 18 management (i.e., Robert Rules) for the benefit of commissioners needing additional 19 information. 20 21 Vice Chair Oftelie expressed interest, and lack of previous training, in meeting operating 22 procedures and rules. 23 24 Member Jaeger moved, seconded by Member Yates, approval of Global Synergy Group, and Mr. 25 Richard Fursman as the facilitator for the workshop, using grant funds from the Minnesota 26 Department of Human Rights Bremer Foundation Grant, as recently awarded. 27 28 Member Kennedy offered a friendly amendment that the HRC expected that the session would 29 result in a viable HRC work plan as a product. The makers of the motion accepted the friendly 30 amendment, and included it as a part of their motion. 31 32 Member Grefenberg spoke in support of the motion, as amended; and expressed his interest in 33 the facilitator seeking involvement and comment from each commissioner prior to the workshop. 34 35 Motion carried: all Ayes: 7/0. 36 37 V. Consider whether to apply for another MN Department of Human Rights Grant - 38 Deadline September 30, 2009. 39 Ms. Curti sought interest of members in making application to the Minnesota Department of 40 Human Rights for the next grant cycle, with a deadline of September 30, 2009, for application to 41 funds up to $1,500 to develop a local commission's capacity building project or implement a 42 civic engagement project; anticipating that funding would be used for the third annual, 2010 43 community forum. Ms. Curti said she talked with MN HRC Grant Coordinator, Mario 44 Hernandez, and he felt that the HRC would be eligible for funding, given his familiarity with last 45 year's forum.