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Roseville Human Rights Commission Minutes —December 14, 2010 Page 4 of 8 Munson encouraged the Commission to talk with businesses about the importance of having handicapped accessible parking. If they believe the business has made changes or reduced the level of accessibility, they should call the City and the City would review. Commissioners asked about handicapped parking at City Hall. Munson explained that there are 190 parking stalls outside of City Hall, Public Works and IT/Fire Station. The minimum requirements at the time of the remodeling was six handicapped spaces. The City put in eight spaces, dispersed among the three buildings. Commissioners said they did not believe that was enough spaces given Roseville's aging population. They suggested either putting up temporary signs when meetings are scheduled or adding more spaces. Munson recommended speaking with Duane Schwartz, Roseville's Facility Manager, if they felt there was not enough spaces. Commissioners also asked about handicapped spaces that do not have enough room for wheelchairs. Munson said he would check to make sure that the pavement was striped to prevent someone from parking next to a handicapped vehicle. He reminded commissioners to contact the City if they know of specific locations. Commissioners asked who was responsible for keeping pathways, bus stops and sidewalks clear. Munson explained that it depended upon location and owners. He encouraged residents to contact the engineering department if they had complaints about the bus stops. Engineering works with the bus shelter owners. For other complaints they should contact his office at 651- 792 -7080. Carolyn Curti reviewed the memo by City Engineer Debra Bloom, which explained that when the City reconstructs or makes major repairs, the City upgrades all pedestrian ramps to meet ADA requirements. Curti also distributed a pathway snow removal map that shows whether the city or the property owner is responsible for cleaning pathways and sidewalks. 4b. City Benefits/Domestic Partnership Registry Carolyn Curti reviewed the memo from Human Resources Director Eldona Bacon and her. It cited two references in the City Code that addresses discrimination. Roseville is an equal opportunity employer and any entity that does business with Roseville must also comply with all applicable laws concerning nondiscrimination and civil rights. The memo also noted that two Minnesota cities recently enacted domestic partnership registries. Commissioner Grefenberg said that domestic partnership registries are not a high priority among the gay /lesbian community that it is more symbolism and there are other, more important issues, such as gay marriage, that efforts should be spent on. He noted the 515 Project that identifies 515 laws that discriminate against the gay community.