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<br />Agenda Section: Work Session <br />Item: 1 <br />Report Date: 6/22/2023 <br />Meeting Date: 6/27/2023 <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY <br />ITEM DESCRIPTION: DEI Update <br />DEPARTMENT HEAD’S APPROVAL: _________ CITY MANAGER’S APPROVAL: __________ <br /> <br /> Action Requested: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Motion ☐ Discussion ☒ Informational <br /> Form of Action: ☐ Resolution ☐ Ordinance ☐ Contract/Agrmnt ☐ N/A ☐ Other <br /> Votes Needed: ☐ 3 votes ☐ 4 votes ☐ 5 votes ☐ N/A <br /> <br />Summary Statement: DEI Coordinator Schlieu will share her approach to DEI work and <br />provide an update on what she has accomplished since her hire <br />date. <br />Background: One of the many tangibles that resulted from the work initiated by <br />the Inclusive Community Task Force was the hiring of a DEI <br />Coordinator. The DEI Coordinator’s role is to coordinate the City’s <br />equity efforts to ensure the achievement of New Brighton’s Equity <br />Statement. <br /> <br />Hue Schlieu started as the DEI Coordinator with the City of New <br />Brighton on Jan. 30, 2023. Within the last five months, DEI <br />Coordinator Schlieu has built relationships both internally and <br />externally, led and supported community engagement events, and <br />made strides on the Equity Strategic Action Plan. <br />Recommendation(s):  Ask clarifying questions to better understand the work that has <br />been accomplished <br />Applicable Deadlines:  None <br />Legislative History:  None <br />Strategic Priority: ☐ Sustainable & Reliable Infrastructure ☐ Operational Effectiveness <br /> ☐ Environment & Sustainability ☒ Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion <br /> ☐ Livable Community ☐ N/A