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City Manager Malinen suggested that since the theme is one of welcome the event be tied to the Imagine Roseville 2025 visioning process; where the goal and strategy addressed the community's interest in becoming more of a welcoming community. Commissioner McGehee suggested the theme be a part of the introductory comments. o Questions to the Panel (in breakout sessions in "village" discussions with a panelist and an HRC Commissioner at each table): Commissioner McKenzie advised that questions for the panel were being refined; the proposed questions, in draft form: 1) In what ways do you feel welcome and at home in Roseville? 2) What are the customs in your culture regarding personal space, communication, male /female roles? 3) What does it mean to you to be a good neighbor? o Commitment to Action (evaluation): At the end of the evening, each participant will be asked to fill out an evaluation of the evening, with each addressed to themselves and sealed to be mailed back to them in 4 -6 weeks. Further discussion ensued regarding logistics; mailing expenses (by the City) for evaluations; the need to complete the mailing list to get the invitations on letterhead; and advertising in the Roseville Review to promote the event. Welcoming Center Commissioner Oftelie had nothing new to report at this time. Civilian Review Board for the Police Department Commissioner Singleton asked that the item be tabled until the next meeting in order for him to provide information for review. Discussion ensued regarding the purpose of a Civilian Review Board versus Roseville's Civil Service Commission, with the former investigating complaints between police officers and citizens and making recommendation to the Police Chief for a final decision; and the latter providing oversight for testing and ranking of police officers for hire, and any appeals by officers to disciplinary action, and operated under State Statute, and adopted by reference in City Code. Commissioner Singleton asked City Manager Malinen's whether there was a need for a Police Department Civilian Review Board. City Manager Malinen said he had fielded few complaints from citizens. He wasn't convinced such a Board was necessary; however, he expressed his respect for the HRC's interest in considering it and supported the process, their analysis, and their determination. Chair Delmore said a citizen who had appeared at a City Council meeting to express concerns about the Police Department, had requested a meeting among the individual, City Manager Malinen and an HRC representative, but he was waiting confirmation of a meeting.