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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes – June 9, 2009 Page 5 of 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 City Manager Malinen noted that the joint meetin g had been slated for July 20; however, noted that the HRC had asked the meeting be deferred, and sought further direction. Chair Singleton suggested more time was needed and discussion continue at the next meeting. New Commissioner Orientation; Commiss ion Start Time; Receiving Minutes; Administrative Details Ms. Curti reported that they were waiting word from the Bremer Foundation as to grant monies, expressing optimism that additional info rmation would be available in July. Chair Singleton advised that he was developi ng a proposal for presentation to the HRC, following a meeting between him and City Mana ger Malinen, to establish by-laws, meeting decorum and procedures. Chair Singleton sought input from Members related to meeting star t time, with consensus of the members to start meetings at 6:30 p.m. Member Grefenberg moved, seconded by Member J aeger, to move the start time of the HRC to 6:30 p.m., effective with the next meeting. All Aye - 6/0/0. Discussion ensued related to the current and pr oposed procedure for receiving meeting minutes and for adding items to the meeting agenda. Chair Singleton advised that he was working on a new agenda format that would include proposed future agenda items; and in the mean time suggested that individual Members wishing to add items to an agenda, provide those requests to Ms. Curti as she and Chair Singleton drafted meeting agendas. Member Grefenberg suggested the addition of a public comment portion on each meeting to show an openness of the HRC. Rose Parade Participation Ms. Curti distributed a parade route to Members and said a ve hicle would be provided; and clarified that Members Oftelie, Singleton and Gref enberg planned to attend and requested they arrive at the designa ted point by 6:00 p.m. Other Members discussed the need to meet in July, given the planning for a fall forum and other activities; members noted conflicts and unavail ability in July; and the Exploratory Committee was encouraged and received empowerment by Memb er consensus to address logistics of a fall forum; whether a November, rather than Octobe r, date for the dialogu e would be prudent; and option for calling a special meeting if the Subcommittee felt it was needed. Announcements