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NEW <br /> w.:,, BRIGHTON <br /> b u i I(1 10 l 0 m o I 10 0J i!d y <br /> Council Worksession <br /> July 9, 2019 <br /> 5:00 pm <br /> Present: Mayor Valerie Johnson <br /> Councilmember Graeme Allen <br /> Councilmember Mary Burg <br /> Councilmember Emily Dunsworth <br /> Absent: Councilmember Paul Jacobsen <br /> Staff in Attendance: Dean Lotter, Devin Massopust <br /> Guests in Attendance: <br /> ICTF Update <br /> Massopust provided the Council with an update on the Inclusive Community Task Force (ICTF). He <br /> explained late in 2017 the Council created the ICTF and encouraged this group to identify barriers, cultivate <br /> connections, pursue partnerships, workforce housing, welcoming public faces and examining a long-standing <br /> body may look like that addresses inclusivity. He noted this group met most of 2018 and provided direction to <br /> the Council on these directives. He provided further comment on the directives that were received from the <br /> ICTF. <br /> Massopust reviewed a potential job position with the Council and noted he had discussed this position with <br /> Shoreview and Roseville. He stated at this time, neither City would be able to assist in funding this position. <br /> He commented New Brighton may have the opportunity to shuffle and realign job duties and functions <br /> internally to better meet the needs of the organization as well as meeting the recommendations of the ICTF. <br /> He stated further discussions will have to be held regarding this position through the budget and financial lens. <br /> Lotter discussed the benefits of the City having a diverse workforce and how this was creating better <br /> connections between the City and its residents. He commented on how the mural was a great way for the City <br /> to take on one of the recommendations from the ICTF. <br /> Mayor Johnson commended staff for reviewing and taking on the recommendations of the ICTF. She <br /> appreciated the work that was done by the ICTF. In addition, she was pleased the City was working to be <br /> proactive instead of reactive. She supported the City being creative in funding a shared or part-time position to <br /> address inclusivity issues for the community. She suggested staff consider contacting Ramsey County about a <br /> shared position or partnership. She indicated the Public Safety Department could also be contacted to <br /> collaborate on this position. <br /> Councilmember Dunsworth asked if any other communities could be contacted to discuss the shared position. <br /> Lotter explained Shoreview and Roseville had shared interests in inclusivity and were similarly situated. <br /> Councilmember Dunsworth encouraged the City to pursue a grant for this position. <br />