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Roseville Human Rights Commission June 14, 2011 Minutes Page 3 of 7 Commissioner Grefenberg expressed concern about open meetings laws. Carolyn Curti clarified that the subcommittee was charged with making decisions, noting that this was not a Roseville event, rather Roseville was hosting a regional forum for MDHR, with Roseville taking the lead to organize. Curti said the Commission could, under Roberts Rules of Order, call an emergency meeting, if needed. City Manager Malinen asked whether the motion, as written, would give the chair authority to override a committee decision. Chair Singleton said it would not. Chair Singleton and Commissioner McKenzie continued discussion about televising the forum. Commissioner Grefenberg asked for a Point of Order, saying the discussion was not addressing the motion. After some discussion he moved and Commissioner Brisbois seconded changing the language of that motion by striking "or accomplish the goals of the committee," deleting the word "other" and deleting "in the best interest of said plan or goal" and inserting "implementing the approved strategic plan." Motion prevailed 4/1 with McKenzie voting against it. Chair Singleton referred to the first motion. Motion of the committee: Meeting packets to include, but not limited to; agenda, minutes, reports, to be posted on the city website immediately upon distribution to Commission members. Motion prevailed 4/1 with Commissioner McKenzie voting against it. Motion of the committee: To electronically transmit draft minutes of each meeting to Commissioners within seven days after the regular meeting. Motion prevailed 4/1 with Commissioner McKenzie voting against it. Motion of the committee: Final meeting packet must be available no sooner than five days prior to regular commission meeting electronically. Motion prevailed 4/1 with Commissioner McKenzie voting against it. Motion of the committee: Commission agenda shall be prepared and approved by the Chair in consultation with Commission members, and submitted to city staff for public dissemination. Commissioner McKenzie asked why this was needed, since this is current practice. Commissioner Grefenberg said this was not a criticism of current practices, rather it was setting procedures. City Manager Malinen asked how Commissioners currently put items on the agenda.