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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes September 11, 2007 Page 6 of 7 Commissioner Venters opined that some of this training may take a while to coordinate, possibly up to one year. Commissioner Delmore opined that a year was too long to wait. Commissioner Bosch opined that there was a danger of finding resistance or some backlash not a preferred outcome and sought to make the first discussion engaging to set the stage for future discussions. Commissioner Bosch provided a sample City "Welcome" packet for commissioners to review. Commissioner McKenzie referenced a previous "New Teachers" welcome packet that had been incorporated in the past with City new resident information for new teachers coming into the community. Commissioners requested that Mr. Miller determine the status of these packets and how and when they were made available. Mr. Miller advised that he had 4 5 action steps for his response, as well as City Manager Malinen's response. Additional discussion included providing food for the HRC meeting with staff, whether the St. Paul Foundation grant provided for such expenditures; Mr. Miller advised that they had $2,200 in their annual budget and the success of combining dinner and dialogue to ensure interest in participation. Attendance Records and Commitment to Serve Chair Delmore noted that the HRC had established an attendance policy last year and suggested reviewing the policy again. Chair Delmore asked members to be committed in their attendance to allow the HRC to accomplish their goals. Commissioner McKenzie suggested that the HRC focus on ensuring a quorum at their meetings to encourage attendance and commitment from individual members. Diversity Training at the City (Previously addressed). Other Commissioner Venters updated Commissioners on his discussions with the Police Department and his intent to attend Citizens Academy training scheduled for March of 2008 as a way to build a bridge with the City's Police Department. Commissioner Venters encouraged other Commissioners to seek involvement. Commissioners asked Commissioner Venters to provide additional information as a tool to build upon this relationship. Commissioner Bosch reiterated her involvement in the "All Families Matter" curriculum and program and ways the City of Roseville could become more visible to the GLTB community through involvement in gay pride parades and by having booths available at such events to make people aware of Roseville as an open community.