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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes July 17, 2019 Page 6 of 17 Chair Beltmann indicated she would be at the City Council meeting to present this item because Commission Djevi indicated he could not be at the meeting. Ms. Olson indicated there could be a discussion at the next meeting regarding funding if this event goes above the HRIEC budget. Commissioner Peterson thought the Commission should try to get on the Parks and in planning. Commissioner Lee thought the groups that Commissioner Djevi is working with from the Hispanic community might want to have information tables there as well. Ms. Olson thought the one thing that might be helpful, but not sure if it would fit with the spirit of it, would be to have information that is culturally relevant for those people who might not be Hispanic but want to learn more about some aspect. Commissioner Djevi noted the library has a lot of books that people can rent as well. Commissioner Lee thought the library could come and have books specific to Hispanic culture. Commissioner James wondered if there would be a way for the schools to promote this event as well. Ms. Olson thought there was to an extent and some relationships with the cultural liaisons as the schools already. She thought if Council is on board with doing some sort of programming, she thought the next step is getting all of the stakeholders to start meeting and deciding who will be in charge of what areas of the event. She thought there will need to be a lot of work done from the Commission to supplement the work that staff does as well. Commissioner James indicated he would be up to volunteering to help if Commissioner Djevi and Commissioner Bolinger need help as well. c. 2019-20 Essay Contest Question Discussion Chair Beltmann reviewed the background of the Essay Contest Question with the new Commissioners. Chair Beltmann asked for comments on the 4 possible essay topics: Gun Violence or School Shootings and Safety; Privacy and Information on the Internet; Mental Health Affects on Social Media and Patriotism, What does it mean to be a good community member. She indicated the hope for this meeting is to select one topic to draft a question on.