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people and people of color but to increase the success of all groups. Racial equity develops goals and outcomes that will improve all groups, but the strategies are targeted based on the needs of a particular group. Systems that are failing communities of color and are failing all of us. Using targeted universalism will increase collective success. Gordon Goodwin, GARE representative, introduced himself to the Commission and discussed the history of the GARE program. He commented on the entities he works with in order to pursue the race forward theory of change which was a just, multiracial and democratic society. He reported Minneapolis, St. Paul, Seattle and Portland were founding organizations for the GARE alliance on race and equity, noting now there were 437 members, 27 being in Minnesota. Th elements for change were further discussed. He explained GARE aims to transform the institution of government to eliminate racial outcomes and uplift all communities. The mission and vision for GARE were reviewed, along with the racial equity tool process. Discussion included:  Mr. Goodwin discussed how GARE was funded, as well as how GARE seminars could be provided to local non-profits, churches or other residential groups.  Mr. Goodwin described the tools that were available to the Commission online.  It was noted GARE was a partner with the League of Minnesota Cities.  The barriers within the government were further discussed.  The group discussed how racial equity will be impacted over the next five to ten years as more cities and government organizations focus on this topic.  The Commission asked staff to provide them with additional information on the City’s HR policies.  The impacts of COVID on the community and the lack of services over the past three years was discussed. VI. Report from Council Liaison Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas provided the Commission an update from the City Council. She commented on the recent primary and noted the City was still seeking election judges for the General Election. She explained the Council recently approved a new City Ordinance that reduced residential speed limits to 25 miles per hour. She reported this Ordinance would go into effect on September 1. She thanked the Lions for all of their efforts on Stockyard Days this year. Lastly, she reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule for the City Council for the end of August and beginning of September noting the Council would be focused on the 2023 budget. She invited the Commission to participate in CPY’s birthday bash on September 10th. VII. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Steffenhagen, seconded by Commissioner Lim to adjourn the meeting. Approved 5-0 Meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted,