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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,April 24, 2017 Page 11 made very clear and set the stage for this combined commission at the start. Councilmember Laliberte stated that the desire of the Task Force was to ensure this commission was provided with that clarity and the background needed, with- out having to wonder at the purpose of their existence. Specific to the three points outlined, Councilmember Laliberte advised that the Subcommittee had heard from many current HRC and CEC members of the im- portance to clearly understand their objectives and expectations of their commis- sion role. Councilmember Laliberte advised that this ordinance detail was in re- sponse to that request to expound on the objectives so as not to result in any dis- service to citizens or commissions. Mayor Roe concurred with Councilmember Laliberte. Mayor Roe offered an opportunity for comment by participating Task Force members at this time, with none appearing to speak. Councilmember Willmus asked how the proposed name of the commission had come to be or how it had developed as a working title. Mayor Roe advised that it was the result of eight or nine variations throughout the process and as suggestions as received from the community, the Subcommittee, Task Force, Councilmembers or other sources. Mayor Roe reiterated that this name is intended as a basis to begin discussion and provided as one choice in keeping the HRC and CEC in mind, and at the end of the process was brought forward as a second choice of several Task Force members, while they agreed that it needed more work. At the request of Councilmember Willmus, Mayor Roe and Councilmember Laliberte confirmed that the proposed name had not been brought forward by one individual. Councilmember Laliberte noted the number of iterations that retained the HRC and CEC in the title. However, Councilmember Laliberte noted the discussion had involved the desire that this new commission have a new name that would provide new identify for the group of ten commissioners rather than the three CEC commissioners simply being moved over to become part of the existing HRC. With the desire for a fresh start, and interest in civic and community en- gagement in addition to human rights, Councilmember Laliberte noted the interest in a fresh name and identity for this group going forward. Public Comment Written comment was received via email and provided as bench handouts, At- tached hereto and made a part hereof, as follows: Diane Hilden (April 20, 2017); Megan Dahlberg (April 23, 2017); Councilmember Bob Willmus with a model or-