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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes November 15, 2017—Draft Minutes Page 9 of 16 Ms. Olson noted they sent an email out encouraging Commissioners to participate in the parade. Commissioner Carey stated it is up to them to encourage representation from each Commission to participate in a subcommittee. Commissioner Dailey reminded the Commission they did send out a survey which provided people with the opportunity to give their input. Chair Holub commented it will be hard to balance having a working group with members from all the Commissions and having it also be the HRIEC project as well. Ms. Olson inquired if they were planning a theme or just inviting Commissioners to walk in the parade. Commissioner Djevi suggested they engage communities that do not typically participate in the parade, such as the Somali or Hmong community, and make a recommendation to the Council to make it happen. It should be about engaging the whole City, not just the Commissions. Commissioner Groff noted they must decide the purpose of being in the parade. If it is to showcase all the Commissions in the City, that would be very different than demonstrating it is an inclusive City. In the past, they had the Karen community involved in the parade. Commissioner Carey noted this is an engagement effort and should include making all the communities in Roseville aware of the parade, getting them there, and making them inclusive to want to attend the parade. Ms. Olson suggested they make this a recommendation to the City Council as a good way to engage underrepresented groups. If they approve it, they should request they either give this task to the HRIEC or let them know who they will give this task to. Commissioner Dailey inquired if they could have a representative from the HRIEC be part of the parade task force. Chair Holub stated they could also invite the task force Chair to a HRIEC meeting. Ms. Olson noted they could include other projects under the theme of engaging more people in the community. This can be done by including them in Rosefest, the essay contest, and in the welcome materials. It will be up to the City Council to take it under advisement and make a decision. Commissioner Djevi stated they need to determine what their end goals are to achieve the goal of engaging more people.