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<br /> <br /> <br />Schlangen volunteered to reach out to the Mounds View and St. Anthony School Districts <br />inviting them to have art at City Hall. <br /> <br />Allen asked if CTV would be going away. Massopust reported CTV would not be going <br />away. <br /> <br />Fynewever thanked the Task Force members for their input and noted the information <br />discussed this evening would be passed along to the City Council. <br /> <br />C. City Resources <br /> <br />Fynewever asked how the City Resources should be presented to the City Council. <br />Discussion ensued regarding the differences between the resources provided by the YWCA <br />and the Department of Justice. <br /> <br />D. Hiring Practices Overview <br /> <br />Massopust commented on the City’s current hiring practice. He reported all cities were <br />addressing this issue in order to create a more diverse workforce. He explained all municipal <br />job openings were posted on the League of Minnesota Cities website. He indicated the City <br />had to ensure its job postings were being viewed by a diverse group of individuals and <br />commented on how all posts on the League of Minnesota City site were now also being <br />posted to other job sites. He provided further comment on how applications are scored and <br />described the interview process that was followed by staff. <br /> <br />Fynewever asked if New Brighton allowed for work experience to meet position <br />qualifications. Massopust stated this was not the case. He reported all minimum and desired <br />qualifications were listed within each job posting. <br /> <br />Luong questioned if anyone on staff was formally trained to interview job candidates. <br />Massopust explained those sitting on panels were not formally trained but had the experience <br />with interviews. <br /> <br />Luong commented further on implicit bias and how proper training would benefit those <br />serving on an interview panel. <br /> <br />Fynewever supported this recommendation and encouraged the City to consider creating a <br />working environment where minorities could thrive. <br /> <br />McQuillan discussed how the workforce has changed over the past 40 years. <br /> <br />Fynewever asked if the City had any internships or volunteer programs with the local schools <br />or colleges. Massopust explained the Public Safety Department had a successful reserve <br />program. He reported the City did not have any internships at this time, but noted the Parks <br />Department has been discussing this type of program. He requested direction from the group <br />on how to measure success in this area. <br />