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Roseville Human Ri ghts Commission Meeting Minutes – March 10, 2009 Page 2 of 5 community, in addition to those areas in close pr oximity, but Roseville needs to remain aware of potential issues. Discussion included the benefits for the City to be a welcoming and transparent community; review of 2007 complaints; understanding the curren t process; requirements of the Police Officer Service and Training Board for submission of any misconduct co mplaints; internal versus external department investigations within the Police Department related to policy; and whether demand for review was warranted given the minimal number of complaints. City Manager Malinen said there was no eviden ce indicating the public was not being served under the current review system. Member McGehee spoke of three cases that had not been brought through the process; saying potential complainants were uncom fortable bringing a complaint forward in the current process. Discussion continued regarding whether there was an issue; the need to make the public aware of the current process through the website, alongside complaint forms to educate about the procedure; availability of a complaint form on the website, as well as a less formal feedback form; restrictions specific to the Police Depa rtment related to complaints of misconduct. Chair Singleton said this coul d be accomplished without form ing a new commission and there appeared to be no basis for recommending fo rming a Civilian Police Review Board. City Manager Malinen advised that he woul d coordinate with Co mmunications Specialist Carolyn Curti in addressing the HRC’s recommenda tion to ensure awareness of the procedures to make a complaint. Member McGehee moved, seconded by Member Crump, the HRC findings that following review and background information re lated to the creation of a Civi lian Review Board for Police, there was no basis to create such a body in the C ity of Roseville; and that any consideration was withdrawn. Motion carried: 5/0. Member McGehee moved, seconded by Member Mc Kenzie, to request that City Manager Malinen direct staff to make the complaint procedures more publicly available. Motion carried: 5/0. Update on Assistance for Ethiopian Family Chair Singleton reviewed his follow-up regarding the family and his inability to consult with the family’s attorney. Chair Singl eton said he would seek consu ltation with the attorney and determine their immigration status and determine if the HRC could be of assistance to the family. Discussion of Enhancin g Goals of Commission Chair Singleton noted the previ ous meeting discussing enhanci ng the goals of the HRC and adding to their role in the community.