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city ?s jurisdiction and whether it falls under the Human Fights Act. If it does, it is assigned to a qualified mediator. Bloomington has two commissioners who are qualified mediators. The Commission then offers no -fault mediation services. Services are offered at mutually agreed upon time. If an agreement is reached, the City Attorney reviews. If it is not, the mediation is closed and the grievant can pursue other avenues. Bloomington had 27 complaints in 2009 and 21 complaints in 2010. Chair Singleton opened the floor for discussion. Commissioners asked how many complaints relevant to Roseville were filed at the Department of Human Rights (DHR). Chair singleton said that DHR could only release aggregate data. In 2008, 11 complaints were filed and in 2009, eight complaints were filed. l=ive were for employment; seven disability; three national origin; four race; two religion and two sex. He noted that 13 complaints were dismissed, four had no probable cause, one was withdrawn and one had a settlement. Commissioners asked for clarification or details of the discrimination charges because it would help the city to better understand the issues in Roseville. Chair Singleton said it would require city Council to approve the HRC taking on this responsibility. He noted that it costs about $800 for a person to receive training. Commissioner Jaeger asked whether a trained mediator would have to be a member of the H Inc. Chair singleton noted that language in the City Code and Imagine Roseville 2025. Chair singleton said he would put his proposal in a form of a motion for consideration at the March meeting. Commissioner Grefenberg provided suggestions for updating the strategic plan that was adopted in 2009. He suggested that be a starting point for the March meeting, requesting that other commissioners offer their input. Commissioner Grefenberg highlighted a couple of his suggestions, expanding outreach and broadening youth involvement. He noted that the commission has achieved putting meetings on cable Tv but asked why commission packets were not available online. Chair Singleton asked commissioners to send their thoughts about charitable gambling.. noting that comments be sent to Carolyn Curti so as to not violate the open meeting act' Commissioners clarified that Marie Siliciano be invited to the next meeting and be sworn in as the alternate youth commissioner. she is to receive a packet and will be invited to sit at the table. Commissioner Josephson said he thought pursuing the charitable gambling funds was a good option since it is necessary to have funds for youth outreach events. He saw it as a good way to get the commission ?s name out then Internal Affairs Committee Recommendations to Amend Strategic Plan 7