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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes October 09, 2007 Page 3 of 3 1 Commissioner Delmore advised that she had contacted the Police Chief in Chaska, Scott Knight, 2 to get his feedback and impressions on the training results in Chaska, since it was held three 3 years ago and she would provide that update at the next HRC meeting. 4 5 Further discussion included the HRC and City departments to keep open minds as this 6 integration and working relationship is pursued; and suggested scheduling two dates for diversity 7 training to allow for scheduling flexibility followed by the HRC brainstorming further plans at 8 their November meeting and determining the next steps. 9 10 Update on Essay Contest 11 Discussion ensued regarding the essay contest schedule and process, available HRC funds, 12 interesting volunteers in reading essays for the HRC versus individual HRC members reading 13 essays; and developing a rubric as a tool to make the process more effective and consistent. 14 15 Commissioner Bosch volunteered to provide a sample rubric at the November meeting for 16 commissioners to review and consider. 17 18 Commissioners Crump and Venters expressed their ongoing interest in and enthusiasm for 19 reviewing the essays. 20 21 Mr. Miller provided a handbook developed by a former City Manager several years ago which 22 was being given to all advisory commissions and the City Council which provided an outline of 23 the role of advisory commissions and their relationship to elected officials and City employees. 24 Mr. Miller encouraged commissioners to read the handbook noting that staff was receiving good 25 feedback from other advisory commissions; and he hoped it would allow the HRC a greater 26 insight of the inner workings of City Hall. 27 28 Adjournment 29 Commissioner Crump moved and Commissioner Venters seconded adjournment of the meeting 30 at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried 4/0.