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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes – September 08, 2009 Page 3 of 5 including meeting struct ure, should future meetings be te levised, including public comment and development of more effective meeting agenda s as the HRC sought to reach out into the community; and ensuring that the HRC achieve their goals. Some members referenced a work plan develope d in 2003 and asked Ms. Curti to provide a copy of that document. Discussion included how the facilitator could take the HRC Strategic Plan a nd assist in achieving those efforts; value of a workshop exclusively for this discussion; how to develop an action plan and measure goals through timelin es and delegating res ponsibilities; and adva ntages in future grant applications to show the proactive efforts of the HRC. Member Grefenberg expressed his interest in getting to know HRC members and their philosophies and interests, rather than devoti ng time to effective meeting management, while recognizing the need of an effec tive order for meeting business. Chair Singleton noted his rationale in suggestin g a more simplistic alternative for meeting management (i.e., Robert Rules) for the be nefit of commissioner s needing additional information. Vice Chair Oftelie expressed inte rest, and lack of previous training, in meeting operating procedures and rules. Member Jaeger moved, seconded by Member Yate s, approval of Global Synergy Group, and Mr. Richard Fursman as the facilitator for the wo rkshop, using grant funds from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights Bremer Foundation Grant, as recently awarded. Member Kennedy offered a friendly amendment that the HRC expected that the session would result in a viable HRC work plan as a product. The makers of the motion accepted the friendly amendment, and included it as a part of their motion. Member Grefenberg spoke in support of the moti on, as amended; and expressed his interest in the facilitator seeking involvement and comment from each commissioner prior to the workshop. Motion carried: all Ayes: 7/0. V. Consider whether to apply for another MN Department of Human Rights Grant – Deadline September 30, 2009. Ms. Curti sought interest of members in making application to the Minn esota Department of Human Rights for the next grant cycle, with a deadline of September 30, 2009, for application to funds up to $1,500 to develop a local commission ’s capacity building project or implement a civic engagement project; antici pating that funding would be used for the third annual, 2010 community forum. Ms. Curti said she talk ed with MN HRC Grant Coordinator, Mario Hernandez, and he felt that the HRC would be elig ible for funding, given his familiarity with last year’s forum.