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2020.12.01 Work Session Packet (2nd) 4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696 Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov Posted: November 25, 2020 City Council Second Work Session Agenda December 1, 2020 Immediately following the City Council Meeting Council Chambers/Zoom Meeting Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the second work session of the Crystal City Council was held on December 1, 2020 at ______ p.m. electronically via Zoom and in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4141 Douglas Drive North, Crystal, Minnesota. I. Attendance Council Members Staff ____ Adams ____ Norris ____ Banks ____ Therres ____ Budziszewski ____ Gilchrist ____ Deshler ____ Revering ____ Kiser ____ Serres ____ LaRoche ____ Parsons II. Agenda The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda item: 1. Race/equity advisory body. III. Adjournment The work session adjourned at ______ p.m. Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763) 531- 1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529. Memorandum DATE: November 23, 2020 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager SUBJECT: Council Priority – Inclusiveness – Race and Equity ____________________________________________________________________ One of the Council’s four strategic priorities is “building an inclusive community so all feel welcome” so that diversity within our community is valued and appreciated. At its September work session, the City Council had a discussion regarding creating an advisory body focused on race and equity, possibly a human rights commission. There was a fair amount of discussion about the appropriate role for such a body . While there was a wide range of opinions about the role for such a body, there seemed to be general agreement that some sort of advisory body is appropriate. Given the discussion in September, before moving forward with establishing an advisory body, it might be helpful for the Council to get input, expectations and experiences from the broader community. It would be useful to have community conversations (likely virtual), led by a facilitator, to develop more information. These conversations would include the City Council, current advisory commissions and all community residents would be invited. Outreach would take a variety of forms to ensure as many as possible are included, representing many perspectives. I have had general conversations with at least one facilitator who is working with other metro area communities on the topic of equity and inclusion. The Council should discuss having me proceed with working with a facilitator to schedule such conversations for early 2021.