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Roseville Human Rights Commission May 10, 2011 Draft Minutes Page 2 of 5 representatives from the Parks and Recreation, Planning and Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commissions are on the task force, and the Ethics and Police Civil Services Commissions were asked to send a representative. Commissioner Kennedy said she believed the City did outstanding outreach, noting the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and the visioning process. Commissioner Grefenberg said the task force would consider a pilot project in a neighborhood, hosting a community meeting, limitations and reasonable expectations of a city. The community meeting would be an opportunity to gather input about developing neighborhood identity, ideas to increase civic engagement and ways to improve giving the public notice of events and activities. Commissioner Kennedy raised questions about whether there is a problem. She said the City goes beyond following rules and regulations of notifying the community. Commissioner Grefenberg asked that Commissioner Kennedy reserve judgment until after recommendations come out. Commissioner Brisbois said the task force is looking for ways to make things more user friendly and create a way for neighborhoods to have input before decisions are made. She said she believed the city can do a better job in outreach. The city does not currently reach everyone. Commissioner Grefenberg said the task force will draft a report to give to the Council and Commissioners, work with staff to develop materials for distribution and initiate cooperation with Night to Unite to get into neighborhoods. Commissioner Grefenberg stated the first Civic Engagement Task Force meeting is Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Commissioner Grefenberg reviewed the Program Planning Committee recommendations: All persons who applied be appointed Commission, Citizens League and LWV appointees do not need to fill out an application Hire an assistant to provide clerical support at a cost to not exceed $300 Expend up to $300 of Commission funds, including not more than half for food and beverages Administration Department provide publicity including posting information on the City's website Hold at least one community meeting to discuss issues with the public Commissioner Grefenberg moved and Commissioner Brisbois seconded approval of the recommendations.