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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes January 17, 2018 —Draft Minutes Page 5 of 11 Commissioner Djevi stated at the end of January, they could go to places and hand out flyers, answer questions, and motivate people to apply. Commissioner Dailey inquired if there are any big City events that take place in January or if there is programming at the library where they could make a verbal announcement. Ms. Olson stated there was an event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day that had about 25 people in attendance. There are not any big events until the spring. Commissioner Peterson noted the library is very busy on the weekends and suggested they hand out flyers and start conversations with people. They could also talk about the role of the HRIE Commission. It is a slower time with community events and may be a good time to do strategic outreach. Commissioner Djevi stated they could set a goal of recruiting people each year in January for upcoming Commission vacancies. Commissioner Manke inquired what the viewership is during City Council meetings and suggested they consider putting together a commercial on the website that grabs people. Ms. Olson stated they do advertise during intermission or before the meeting begins. Commissioner Groff noted a lot of people do not even know what the City's commissions are or what they do. Ms. Olson stated they put out the commission information in the City news, and through other social media platforms. Commissioner Djevi asked each Commissioner how they learned about the HRIEC. The Commissioners answered they learned about it on Nextdoor, through invite by the Mayor, the City's website, City Council members, the Essay Contest, and a friend. Ms. Olson stated they have the ability to print flyers and could coordinate how to get them out in the community. She cautioned Commissioners that not everyone who attends the library or the grocery store is a Roseville resident, and that is a requirement to serve on a commission. Commissioner Manke inquired if other commissions receive a lot of applications. Ms. Olson stated typically there is a minimum of two applicants per vacancy. After discussion, the Commission agreed to come up with a list of potential locations for flyers, if they can be posted, and size requirements. They will each find two public places that will agree to post a flyer and report to Chair Holub.