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Roseville Human Rights Commission <br />Meeting Minutes August 14, 2007 <br />Page 3 of 6 <br />By consensus, commissioners were encouraged to bring their individual priorities, ideas and <br />goals to the September meeting. <br />Commissioner Oftelie observed that good tools existed, but the HRC apparently needed an <br />inventory of those tools. <br />Commissioner Bosch noted that the HRC mission and available tools need to mesh to ensure the <br />HRC was operating within the boundary of the City Council charge. <br />Commissioner Venters noted the Police Department's annual "Citizen's Academy" was <br />scheduled for six Wednesday evenings next March and he was considering participating, not <br />only for his personal experience, but as a way to build upon the HRC/Police Department <br />relationship. Commissioner Bosch expressed her interest in the Academy as well. <br />Commissioner McKenzie suggested partnering with the Police Department on the posters along <br />with the Roseville School District on "Facing Race" programming. <br />Chair Delmore thanked commissioners for their interest and enthusiasm; however, she noted the <br />need for regular and faithful attendance at HRC meetings to accomplish proposed tasks. <br />City Manager Malinen advised the HRC of recent staff discussions in initiating a "Roseville <br />University" to educate citizens to what local government does and involving each department to <br />provide an awareness of city related items, services, programs and challenges. Mr. Malinen <br />noted the commitment of resources and staff time, in addition to coordination required; he noted <br />that at the Department Head level, the concept had been well- received as staff supported an <br />innovative way to reach into the community. <br />Commissioners spoke in support of such an effort. <br />Chair Delmore advised that the September and October meetings be used to discuss and rough <br />out ideas. <br />Commissioner Bosch initiated discussion on individual commissioners increasing <br />communication and community awareness of the HRC within their own neighborhoods. <br />Additional discussion included communications resources and avenues. <br />City Manager Malinen was asked to see if copies of previous HRC brochures were available to <br />allow the HRC to review them to determine their relevance and potential distribution. <br />Chair Delmore suggested "taking the HRC on the road" by meeting in different locations within <br />the community to become more visible to citizens in their own neighborhoods. <br />Attendance at LMHRC Annual Meeting and Service on the Board <br />