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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes June 21, 2017 Draft Minutes Page3 of10 Ms. Laliberte offered to connect with people who have not yet responded regarding participation at this event. Commissioner Groff commented both Councilmember Laliberte and Mayor Roe personally reached out to people to encourage participation. CommissionerPeterson inquired how many people are needed at each shift for Party in the Park. Commissioner Manke suggested expanding the booth to have just a Comprehensive Plan booth that included big boards that will draw people in, and possibly include the golf course information as well. Commissioner Holub stated having three people per shift would be ideal. Ms. Olson highlighted the booth shifts and the people signed up for them. Commissioner Peterson advised she can help out at any of the shifts. Councilmember Laliberte inquired if there are other interactive things planned for the booth. Commissioner Manke suggested whoever is there from the planning group should be in the booth to answer questions. Commissioner Groff commented they also have the drawing for dinner with the Mayor. Commissioner Manke offered to organize the details for the drawing, and statedit can take place at the end of the evening. Ms. Olson requested the contact information then be given to her so that they can take care of it properly. Commissioner Manke stated they are number 14 in the parade, and people can bring family and friends to help out. Ms. Olson passed out the Rosefest buttons and advised she will send out an email when the shirts are in so people can pick them up. Otherwise, Commissioner Manke will bring the candy and the remaining shirts to the parade. b.City Engagement Efforts Ms. Olson stated it was suggested this be a standing item on the meeting agenda. In the meeting packet, she included a list of current and ongoing community engagement efforts by the City. She highlighted the online survey, Meeting in a Box, and Walkabouts as ways for residents to engage in the Comprehensive Plan update process. Councilmember Laliberte requested the list of questions that goes with Meeting in a Box be sent out to the Commissioners. The Commission discussed ways to involve neighborhoodsusing Meeting in a Box. It was suggested that Commission members and Block Captains facilitate community engagement in neighborhoodson Night to Unite. Commissioner Manke offered to include information in the newsletter for Block Captains. Councilmember Laliberte suggested Corey Yunke provide an update on the Block Captain program at the next meeting. Ms. Olson advisedthere is detailed information regarding current community engagement efforts included in the meeting packet. It was presented to the Council on May 22, and she encouraged Commission members to watch the presentation online. They can send their questions to her and she will forward them to the appropriate people. Ms. Laliberte commented upcoming Walkabouts will take place on Thursday, June 22 at Lexington Park at 6:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, June 27 at Marion Street Playlot.