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 dismissed, four had no probable cause, one was withdrawn and one had a 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