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Councilmember Dunsworth discussed cultural placemaking and suggested this be included in the Equity <br />' Commissions tasks. <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas questioned how the communication of the launch of this Commission should be <br />completed by the City. She indicated there were many ideas about race at this time and she didn't want the <br />narrative of this group lose focus. Ms. Tabor explained she was available to help the City with communicating <br />this with the public. She recommended the City be proactive in shaping how people view this group. She <br />believed the City Council had done a good job engaging the community throughout this process. She <br />discussed the great work being done by Naka-Creative in getting information to the minority population. <br />Councilmember Abdulle requested further information on consensus based decision making. Ms. Tabor stated <br />this was very difficult to achieve at times, but can be done by a diverse group like this. She explained this <br />group needs to be able to come to agreements about what to do together. <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas stated the Council could add language suggesting all candidates be able to have the <br />ability to engage in hard conversations. <br />Councilmember Allen indicated this group would have to talk about tough things and the members would have <br />to be able to talk about sensitive matters. He commented on how important it was for the group to understand <br />the Equity Commission would be working on a consensus based decision making basis. <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas thanked Ms. Tabor and staff for all of their efforts. <br />Massopust thanked the Council for all of their feedback and encouraged the Councilmembers to begin <br />recruiting for this Commission. <br />Worksession adjourned at 6:56 pm <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Terri Spangrud <br />City Clerk <br />