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Regular City Council Meeting <br /> Monday, May 13,2024 <br /> Page 16 <br /> Councilmember Strahan thought Human Rights has not been talked about at all and <br /> is probably not a part of this group. She thought this was an internal focused group <br /> that is advisory to the Council. This is a different type of focus that is being asked <br /> of the group. She thought that was a lot of variables right there that have been <br /> changed and the Council can come back in six months to discuss and review this. <br /> Ms. Olson explained current commissions are advisory to the City Council. She <br /> asked if this was changed to include staff also so would this Commission be <br /> expected to provide recommendations rather than reviewing and providing <br /> feedback because other Commissions are providing recommendations. She noted <br /> that changes some of the scope and duties that have been talked about. <br /> Councilmember Schroeder indicated she would not change any of the scope and <br /> duties at all. She thought it should be left as is proposed. <br /> Ms. Olson asked if the Council was okay with following the structure of the <br /> Commission completely with application, interview, meeting video, meeting <br /> schedule, agenda, and minutes without any changes. The changes being made are <br /> to the scope, duties, and functions. <br /> The Council concurred. <br /> Ms. Olson reviewed the next steps moving forward including recognition of the <br /> current and past HRIEC members. Open applications for whatever the group will <br /> be called and looking to start the new group in September. <br /> Mayor Roe added that if any of the existing Commissioners did want to continue <br /> under the new scope, duties, and functions, he would be willing to consider that <br /> under the re-appointment process for those individuals. <br /> Councilmember Etten did not agree. He indicated this is a whole new focus and <br /> group. <br /> Councilmember Groff thought everyone should start fresh. He thought this whole <br /> process was important. <br /> Councilmember Strahan wondered if an Equity Review Commission would be <br /> appropriate. She thought it would be nice if it had a new identity. <br /> Ms. Olson thanked the Council for all of the discussion and work done at the <br /> meeting. She thought the process so far was good with a lot of listening, revising, <br /> and changing. <br /> Public Comment <br />