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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes <br /> September 19, 2018 —Draft Minutes <br /> Page 9 of 13 <br /> 360 The Commission thought that term should be double-checked before <br /> 361 finalization of the proclamation. <br /> 362 <br /> 363 b. Discussion on Pilot Proclamation <br /> 364 Chair Beltmann summarized that in January 2018 the Commission presented <br /> 365 recommendations to the City Council regarding city proclamations. She reviewed the <br /> 366 recommendations with the Commission. She wondered if the Commission wanted to <br /> 367 pick one proclamation and try to do some programming around promoting the <br /> 368 proclamation or doing some programming and education in the community. <br /> 369 <br /> 370 Commissioner Manke asked what proclamation has been approved that is coming up. <br /> 371 <br /> 372 Commissioner Peterson thought the Commission needed enough lead time as well. <br /> 373 <br /> 374 Commissioner Bolinger stated the Commission might want to consider picking a <br /> 375 proclamation in a community that the City wants to connect with. <br /> 376 <br /> 377 Ms. Olson reviewed the proclamation month by month. <br /> 378 <br /> 379 Commissioner Manke wondered if the Commission should start with February or <br /> 380 March which would give the Commission time to put something together. <br /> 381 <br /> 382 Vice Chair Beltmann wondered if Hispanic Heritage Month would work because that <br /> 383 is a demographic that is growing, and the City wants to make sure that demographics <br /> 384 is included in City outreach. <br /> 385 <br /> 386 Commissioner Manke thought if this is a trial run the Commission should pick <br /> 387 something closer to the beginning of the year so there is not so much time and the <br /> 388 trial needs to succeed before planning for the rest. <br /> 389 <br /> 390 Ms. Olson suggested picking one that has good resources within the community. <br /> 391 Different groups the Commission can call on to help with the programming. <br /> 392 <br /> 393 Commissioner Eck stated the mental health piece is in May and she thought there <br /> 394 would be a lot of community support from various providers in the community and <br /> 395 education. <br /> 396 <br /> 397 Commissioner Manke thought Black History Month and Women's History Month <br /> 398 have a lot going on as well that information and support could be pulled from. <br /> 399 <br /> 400 Ms. Olson noted for the Council November through January are incredibly busy <br /> 401 months. Staff is more than happy to help with the programming and planning. <br /> 402 <br />