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209 The desire for this position is to provide leadership and direction for advancing <br />210 equity and inclusion within the organization. <br />211 <br />212 Member Misra thanked Mr. Sandstrom for the presentation. She wondered if the <br />213 City has identified general areas that are challenge areas such as hiring or <br />214 participation in certain activities. She also wondered in regard to the Partners In <br />215 Energy group if the City is reaching out to the full community to get good <br />216 representation. <br />217 <br />218 Mr. Sandstrom explained early on the thought is to go to HR for hiring practices. <br />219 A review of job descriptions was a very early thing staff took on and looking at <br />220 applicant pools and requirements and who is making it through each round of <br />221 elimination and things like that. He thought the diversity in the City Council and <br />222 Commissions is another big thing being looked at and how that initially plays out <br />223 has not been determined. He thought going forward the City is looking for the <br />224 consultant to help staff to operationalize the bare bones of the institution. <br />225 <br />226 Mr. Culver explained one of the most challenging things for him is hiring and trying <br />227 to make sure the City is recruiting a diverse set of applicants. Part of that <br />228 conversation is making sure the City is training people to get them the experience <br />229 to apply for the jobs that City wants them in. <br />230 <br />231 Member Spencer thought reaching out to the Chamber of Commerce and other <br />232 groups in the City would be beneficial. He also thought for Commissions or other <br />233 groups the City might need to go out to the churches in the City and some other <br />234 organizations and talk to people. <br />235 <br />236 Member Joyce thanked Mr. Sandstrom for the presentation. He thought internships <br />237 give people some marketable work experiences and he thought the City could look <br />238 at some non -profits to partner with for workforce development. <br />239 <br />240 7. Civic Campus Master Plan Update <br />241 Tabled to afuture meeting. <br />242 <br />243 8. Items for Next Meeting — November 24, 2020 <br />244 Discussion ensued regarding the November PWETC agenda: <br />245 • Partners in Energy Update <br />246 • Public Works 2021 Work Plan <br />247 • Civic Campus Master Plan Update <br />248 <br />249 9. Adjourn <br />250 <br />251 Motion <br />252 Member Spencer moved, Member Cicha seconded, adjournment of the <br />253 meeting at approximately 8:33 p.m. <br />254 <br />Page 6 of 7 <br />