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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes August 16, 2017 Draft Minutes Page7 of10 community. The parks buildings are neighborhood centralized and they have found that people just want to get to know each other. Commissioner Carey inquired what channels they used to reach out to people to have so many people participate. Ms. Vandre responded the womens march publicized local events so that people could search and find her contact information. They advertised the second meeting via word of mouth, and had 40 people show up. They are able to use space at the library, but will have to limit the number of participants because the space is small. They considered partnering with faith-based organizations as well, but they would prefer to keep it secular so that people do not feel uncomfortable meeting in a church. Ms. Harris stated they want to remain visible to the rest of the community. It is important to have other people see what is happening and it would be good to show the City is involved in it as well. People want to feel connected. Ms. Vandre stated typically meetings last for an hour and a half and at one meeting they had a guest speaker come. Partnering with the Commission could provide ideas on what kinds of topics could be presented in that type of setting. Commissioner Groff stated they will discuss this opportunity at their next meeting. Commissioner Djevi suggested they email topics they want discussed to Ms. Olson, and the Commission can then determine how it might fit in. Ms. Vandre stated having a consistent monthly meeting is ideal and a great way to stay engaged. They currently meet the first Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Commissioner Groff suggested the Commission also provide topics that may be relevant. Commissioner Holub inquired what restrictions would be in place onpotential partners. Ms. Olson commented she could provide an a very general overview on broad topics that are not appropriate. Mayor Roe stated it is important to inform partners on the topics the City should not be involved in. Commissioner Groff commented it would be important in include topics that are timely and they would have to know them ahead of time. Ms. Vandre stated it could be an extension of the goal of Imagine Roseville. If the Commission decided to partner with them, she would hope a Commissioner could be present at each meeting.