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MINUTES PARKS & REC COMMISSION December 3, 2020 4 Commissioner Chu referenced the lack of responses from the Hmong community and asked if there was any input on recommendations to gain participation from that demographic. Ms. Klenz stated that in the English responses they asked if there were another language respondents spoke and some of those respondents stated that Hmong was another language, they spoke but simply chose to reply to the survey in English. Mr. Carlson stated that perhaps it would help to work with existing agencies in the community that have relationships with that portion of the community that could be used as a partner in gaining input from that group. The Community Services Manager stated that they will do another push to get the survey out and asked Commissioners to assist in sharing the link. He reviewed the next steps noting that the fellows will be providing their final report to the City Council at its December 16th workshop meeting, which will be televised. He stated that recommendations will be provided, and the City will be able to use the results to create the plan for Pioneer Park. He noted that there will continue to be community engagement opportunities in the future. He stated that a community building could help to provide space for programming and different options for the community. He commented that this engagement model can now be replicated for engagement in the future. Commissioner Chu asked if a summary would be available to share in the newsletter following the presentation to the Council. The Community Services Manager agreed that it would be helpful to have something that could be shared with the community. Chair Miller commented that he will plan to virtually attend the Council workshop and encouraged other Commissioners to do so as well in case there are questions that arise. OLD BUSINESS: COMMISSION VACANCY UPDATE Chair Miller stated that three Commissioners are up for renewal, noting that two members have reapplied, and two new candidates have applied as well. He advised of the upcoming interview date and stated that a recommendation would then be made to the City Council to fill the vacancy. The Community Services Manager advised that the City Council will appoint a Chair at its December 16th meeting and the Commission will appoint a Vice-Chair at its January meeting. NEW BUSINESS: WINTER PROGRAMMING The Recreation Coordinator reviewed the upcoming winter programming which includes a holiday-themed take-home project that can be mailed out once ordered and adult education classes that will be held virtually in January.