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Commissioner bates said she was unfamiliar with a citizen volunteer board doing <br />investigations, commissioner Jaeger wondered about the time commitment, would <br />commissioners have to step out of their full time jobs to do investigations and would <br />they be reimbursed for costs incurred. <br />commissioners suggested gauging the Councift interest before pursuing, <br />Chair singleton said he would find answers to the questions. He said it is important <br />for the H Rc to be informed of what is going on here so that we can respond <br />appropriately. <br />Chair Singleton said he will bring his recommendations for seven districts in which <br />commissioners would be a contact for that area. <br />Commissioner Grefenberg raised questions about whether dividing into geographic <br />districts is the best way to divide the city, rather the commission could look at <br />interests and what people bring to the table as a way to reach into the community. <br />He said it can be difficult knowing what is going on in your own neighborhood, let <br />alone a location further from your home. <br />Commissioner Kennedy said she had proposed working on community groups <br />through the Night to Unite efforts that are organized around neighborhoods. <br />Chair singleton explained his proposal to appoint special representatives to get <br />more community involvement, including from schools, churches, businesses, police, <br />FIIA, GLBT and other groups to attend monthly meetings and give reports. <br />Commissioner Kennedy said she preferred their attending once a year and giving a <br />status report. <br />Curti said the City Council would need to change city code and appoint to the <br />Commission. Chair Singleton clarified that his goal would be to get community <br />members involved in the subcommittees, not commission. <br />Chair Singleton said he contacted the Minnesota council of Non- profits to identify <br />foundations that provide grants to community groups. He will bring the information <br />to a future meeting' <br />Chair Singleton explained his idea of using charitable gambling as an ongoing <br />resource to fund projects. The HRC does not quality for non profit status so he <br />suggested that the HRC could partner with an existing non profit and work out an <br />agreement by which the HRC gets a portion of the profits. <br />Commissioner Kennedy said the City has a community Fund for Charitable <br />Gambling, and the HRC should consider them for specific projects, <br />Chair singleton said he is looking for ongoing source of funding rather than relying <br />on grants. <br />Curti said such a proposal would have to go to the City council before moving <br />fo rvwa rd with a plan' <br />Internal Affairs Committee Recommendations to Amend Strategic Plan <br />