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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes – August 11, 2009 Page 3 of 6 Member Grefenberg provided the original or dinance staff report provided to the City Council when the revised ordinance language was adopted, based on recommendation of the HRC at their April 2009 meeting. Memb er Grefenberg said Member Yates followed the intent of the City Council, based on the language provided. Member Kennedy moved, Member Grefenberg seconded, amendment of the Strategic Plan by deleting the “Police-Ci vilian Review Commission” sec tion of the Strategic Plan, and replacing that point as follows: Fostering community through inclusive, welcoming, responsive neighborhoods and city government A) Develop a process to assess city governmen t activities, programs and services for accessibility so that city activities, pr ograms and services may be understandable and responsive to a diverse citizenry. B) Develop a process to monitor statisti cal and other data trends. Use the information to create a set of recomme ndations for the City Council. The purpose of the set of recommendations is to encourage mutual understanding among our citizens about the community’s diversity. C) Develop programs and recommendations fo r the Council to encourage and assist in the development of neighborhood groups, forums, and networks in order to provide residents with a sense of bel onging and facilitate effective citizen engagement. Motion carried. Chair Singleton thanked Members Yates and Grefenberg for their work. Ms. Curti said she would revise the HRC St rategic Plan and distribute to members. Member Yates noted that the Strategic Plan served as a guide document for the HRC and subject to revision as indicated. Chair Singleton had been unable to meet with City Manager Malinen regarding reorganization and training for the HRC. He wo uld schedule a meeting in the near future. Discussion among Members included timing for training; receipt of a $1,500 grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Ri ghts with training options, along with recommended trainers and whether the propos ed trainer was the best choice for the training; Members requested that Ms. Curti research ot her community HRCs that have used this trainer and obtain other refere nces that may be available. Chair Singleton suggested scheduling training at their September meeting, possibly with a longer meeting, to ensure new commissioners are provided with orientation, procedure, and other items as they had previously requested.