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City of lei Minnesota, USA Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes December 09, 2008 Present: Chair David Singleton; Commissioners Janet Delmore; Thelma McKenzie; Tam McGehee; Bob Venters, Philip Crump Excused: Commissioners Marie Oftelie Others: City Manager Bill Malinen; Richard Flesher; Recording Secretary Sheila Stowell Call to Order: Chair David Singleton called the Human Rights Commission (HRC) meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. City Manager Malinen distributed materials from the Ethics Training Forum for those unable to attend. Amend Agenda Chair Singleton suggested amendment of the agenda including budget review, public comment, 2009 strategic plans /goals and announcements. The agenda, as amended, was approved. Review of Forum on Race/Diversity Commissioner McKenzie provided notes from the debriefing /dialogue held at the HRC meeting of November 13, 2008. Commissioner McKenzie said she was continuing to meet with United Way representatives to review the Forum; and she sought comment on how to improve future events. Commissioner McKenzie asked that staff send thank yous to attendees and to the planning team. Commissioner McKenzie will follow up with the United Way and the League of Women Voters for a second dialogue. Richard Flesher, Roseville resident at 2774 Huron Street and former HRC Commissioner Mr. Flesher addressed the HRC for their assistance in preventing the deportation of part of his Ethiopian neighbor. Mr. Flescher wasn't sure what assistance the HRC could provide, but sought their input and suggestions and asked that the HRC stand behind Roseville citizens when there were Human Rights issues. Mr. Flesher reviewed the situation; Mr. Flesher said there were a number of issues complicating the situation (i.e., unemployment, children not currently confined, and attending school, fugitive status of the father, mother and daughter). Mr. Flesher said the family was living in a housing units owned by the Metropolitan Council.