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C. Review previous Equity Commission meeting topics Massopust reported the Equity commission is now half way through our first year of existence. Staff thought it would be good to review the first six meetings that have been had this year so that Commission members can ask any more follow-up questions, or see if there is anything else that needs to be discussed in the future. This time allows the Commission to address any existing concerns before it begins managing future initiatives. The previous items discussed by the Equity Commission so far this year are: • Commissioner Orientation • Debrief with Lisa Tabor and discussion on Juneteenth • Overview of community engagement practices • Discussion of Equity Strategic Action Plan • Further review of Equity Strategic Action Plan • Minnesota Department of Human Rights overview and presentation and debrief on data Discussion included: • Staff discussed how joint meetings would be planned in the future between the Equity Commission and the Public Safety Commission. • The Commission requested staff put an “Old Business” item on future agendas on a quarterly basis to allow for items at past meetings to be further discussed or to allow time for staff to provide updates. • The Commission supported hosting community conversations in the future. • The value of cross sharing information was discussed. • The Commission supported participating in the parade next year during Stockyard Days in order to inform the public of the Equity Commission. • It was recommended the Commissioners also inform their neighbors about the Equity Commission during National Night Out. • Further discussion ensued regarding how to form agendas and meeting timelines. VI. Report from Council Liaison Councilmember Dunsworth provided the Commission an update from the City Council. She thanked the Equity Commissioners for their service to the community and stated she valued what they had to say. She discussed how there was crossover work between the different commissions and noted future joint meetings could be scheduled between the Equity Commission and the Public Safety Commission, EDC or PREC. She commented on the work the PREC was doing on the Parks Master Plan noting this group was taking feedback from the community regarding the splash pad at Lions Park. She encouraged the Commission to participate in National Night Out which would be held on Tuesday, August 2. She encouraged members to also participate in Stockyard Days. The Commission requested staff provide an update at a future meeting on the mapping prejudice results from Ramsey County.