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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes – September 08, 2009 Page 4 of 5 Ms. Curti advised that she could draft the application and e-mail it to members for their review prior to submission. Commissioners expressed support in a third annual forum. Memb er Yates provided suggestions for future forums (i.e., Neighborhood House) in furthering and e ngaging other cultural opportunities to address the changi ng face of Roseville and impacts to the community. Member Yates said in her experience people were genuinely interested in receiving information on other cultures; and suggested that s eeking additional cooperative and partnering opportunities with such groups may be the next natural step for the HRC. Discussion included the HRC’s goal in getting further into neighborhoods to determine their various representations; how to bu ild on partnerships and develop cu ltural information to create better understanding between cultures. Member Kennedy spoke in support of the re putation and quality of Neighborhood House programming that could provide content to the context, as well as information resources. Chair Singleton suggested that the Forum Planni ng Subcommittee consider this information and provide a recommendation to the full HRC. Member Grefenberg expressed his concern in ad dressing not only cultural , but other forms of diversity, in the community; and questioned if the cu ltural complementary model should be the focus for future forums; further whether ev ery norm in all cultures be accommodated. Discussion continued regarding cu ltural and lifestyle diversity. Member Jaeger opined that it was more productive to be proactive rather th an reactive in any of these issues, with the goal focusing on civic engagement. Member Jaeger moved, seconded by Member Kennedy, approving submission of Minnesota Department of Human Rights Pr oject grant, funds proposed fo r use in developing capacity building or implementing civic engagement in Rose ville; with the final project to be further detailed and developed by th e HRC upon award of funding. Motion carried: all Ayes: 7/0. VI. Other Member Grefenberg addressed recent alleged discrimination activities in the Anoka-Hennepin School District by certain teaching staff; and s ought input from individua l HRC members related to local school district provisions. Member Kennedy, in her role with Roseville Area Schools; and Member Yates, in her role with the MN Department of Education, noted the ex tensive and ongoing equity training and guidance in decision-making for all programming and staffing. It was further noted that the School Board fully supported this equity trai ning and actions; and the District ’s excellent l eadership in