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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes April 18, 2018 —Draft Minutes Page 8of16 Chair Holub inquired how many Commissioners read the minutes and/or read the minutes from the joint Council meeting. All Commissioners present confirmed this. Chair Holub suggested they discuss their reactions to the joint meeting. The Council indicated they wanted the HRIEC to continue working on the Essay Contest, Rosefest, Book Read, proclamations, and table the Town Hall/Open House, Photo Project and Welcome Packet. In lieu of the items that were tabled, the Council requested they have a bigger picture discussion. Ms. Olson also indicated the Council would like to further discuss what they are looking for with Imagine Roseville before it is discussed further with the HRIEC. This will be on the Council's agenda in May or June. Youth Commissioner Iverson stated it would have been nice to hear Commissioner Djevi's response to the meeting. Commissioner Peterson agreed and noted the Council brought up a lot of what Commissioner Djevi has said at the last joint Council meeting. They really want to focus on engaging the community and the how, what, when, and where. Commissioner Beltmann commented it seems like there are general best practices surrounding inclusivity and engagement that they could provide to different departments with the City. Another component includes using current demographics to identify who the underrepresented groups are and what should be considered when engaging with them. She suggested they work with City departments to understand what they think is working well and not well, and who they are struggling with engage with. Youth Commissioner Iverson inquired how they will take on these other items as a Commission. Ms. Olson stated staff could work with the City departments to ask questions provided by the Commission and gather information. Staff and the Commission could work in partnership to gather information on the underrepresented groups and develop best practices surrounding engagement. Commissioner Peterson noted there is probably already a lot information available on developing best practices or outreach. Chair Holub suggested they discuss how they get from where they are to where the Council wants them to be. Commissioner Beltmann offered to come up with a plan to tackle the items she brought up along with a timeline and resources needed. Commissioner Bolinger inquired if a definition of communities has been put together.