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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes July 17, 2019 Page 16 of 17 build up those relationships. She thought one of the next steps for a future meeting is to talk about if the Commission wants to identify what an ambassador role looks like and not make it too formal but have some definition around what an ambassador role looks like. Ms. Olson indicated she would bring back the ideas the Commission talked about to the next meeting. Other New Business or Reports Ms. Olson indicated the City Council met with the PWEC Commission and that Commission was interested in adding a Youth Commissioner to their Commission. The Park and Recreation Youth Commissioner just recently finished their term as well. Staff is holding off until the PWEC Commission has their discussion to continue advertising for Youth Commissioners. She explained the other piece that was brought to her attention is to highlight the fact that this is a resume builder and might attract more youth to apply. Ms. Olson noted in regard to the Census the City of Roseville will be having a table at Family th Night Out on August 5 at Central Park with at least one staff member and someone from the Census to assist with sharing information. She indicated staff is looking for volunteers to stop by and help out. She noted staff is also looking for somebody who might want to help out that speaks Spanish and/or Somali because those are two groups that have been identified to share more information with. th Ms. Olson noted on September 5 there will be a Census community meeting at the Ramsey County Library that Roseville will be heading up. Chair Beltmann indicated she cannot be at these events but would be happy to help spread the word. Commissioner Djevi asked if a field trip could be planned for Rice Street Garden for the Commission. Commissioner Peterson thought that would be ok but would need to be noticed if a quorum went. Chair Beltmann indicated she would be up for it but wondered why Commissioner Djevi wanted to do this. Commissioner Djevi explained he would like to get to know some of the folks that the Commission talks about. Commissioner Peterson indicated the clinic she is working for is doing events in conjunction with Rice Street Gardens. She noted the clinic is trying to engage under-represented groups in th healthcare. She was open to everyone who wants to join. She noted the event is August 10 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.