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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes – May 12, 2009 Page 3 of 4 independent consultants in thei r new venture; and how work pr oduct and performance issues are now determined. Members agreed to carry this item over to the next meeting. Other Robert Martin, City of Maplewood resident a nd candidate for Maplew ood City Council, was present to observe the meeting, ask questions and determine the role of an HRC and whether one should be reinstated in Maplewood since the pr evious one was disbanded in 2006. Mr. Martin said the Maplewood HRC was a dual role of human relations and human rights. Discussion included resources, how and if to re-establish a Commission in Maplewood; some type of enforcement or approval authority; and how to establish and maintain a relationship with the City Council. Member Peg Kennedy arrived at this time. At the request of Commissioner Grefenberg, C ity Manager Malinen provided an update on the City Council’s approval to expand the HRC umbr ella and functions for community outreach for diversity and neighborhood and community visioning process. Members seemed pleased that the vision of the HRC and the City Council were apparently unified based on that approval. Further discussion included the upcoming joint meeting of the HRC and City Council, as is customary for advisory commissions to meet with the City Council; provision of Chair Singleton’s 2009 Strategic Plan and Goals to members, as adopted by the HRC at their December 2008 meeting; further development of a Work Plan for the coming year; expectations of members at the meeting, with a report on the previous year’s accomplishments, activities and challenges (i.e.; essay contest, forum, follow-ups, new ordinance, etc.) and beginning a dialogue for the coming year. Chair Singleton sought input from members for futu re agendas, and other areas of interest or announcements. Meeting Agenda Topics for the next meeting include: Review the 2009 Strategic Plan and Goals Develop a draft annual report evaluating last y ear’s accomplishments and a draft work plan for 2010 for potential presentation to the City Council Schedule an orientation for members follo wing a meeting by Chair Singleton and City Manager Malinen, including discussion of the past, current and future role of the HRC; establishing protocol; how/wh en to recommend proclamation and recognition of special cultural/ethnic groups to the City Council; letters of support fo r various events/groups within the diverse community Discuss whether to change the HRC mee ting start time earlier than 7:00 p.m. Final discussion on attendance/access to a convertible and other logistics for the HRC’s participation in the Rosefest parade.