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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes April 18, 2018 —Draft Minutes Page 2 of 16 Commissioner Peterson moved and Commissioner Bolinger seconded a motion to approve March 21, 2018 Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Receive Reports Youth Commissioner Report Youth Commissioner Hansel reported the Human Rights Club has been raising awareness on sexual assault during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and have passed out stickers to students. The stereotypes project is on display at the Northtown Library and it allows patrons to include their own response. She explained this project began last January where students wrote down a stereotype that someone had about them followed by their truth. Due to the positive response, it has been on display at City Hall, several libraries, and they hope to display it in other places as well. Youth Commissioner Iverson reported he is planning for the summer book read and will schedule the rooms at the library next week to meet their 60-day requirement. New Business a. Fire Department Phase II Discussion Tim O'Neill, Roseville Fire Chief, gave a brief history of the Roseville Fire Department and provided an overview of their Phase II staffing plan. Previously, the fire fighters were working in excess of full-time hours but did not receive any paid time off or health benefits. They transitioned to a full-time Fire Department in 2014 and began Phase L They now have 17 full- time and 27 part-time fire fighters. Phase II will expand on-duty staffing and services that could be provided with additional staffing, and they hope this will be implemented in 2020. For the next six to 12 months, they plan to reach out to the community for feedback, and they are seeking input from the HRIEC on engaging different groups. Commissioner Beltmann inquired what the intent of the outreach to the community was. Mr. O'Neill responded they want to communicate Phase II to the community as well as ask the community if other services are desired. Commissioner Subramanian inquired if there is a specific time of the year where emergency calls are higher. David Brosnahan, Assistant Fire Chief, responded it fluctuates, but their busiest time of the day is between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.