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leaders to have more diversity training and proactive communication. Ms. Foreman stated she 1 has a list of what other communities are doing and will share it with anyone. 2 3 Ms. Kathleen Lomar-Exel 3113 Armor Terrace, stated she has two children in Wilshire Park and 4 wishes she would have heard more from the Council since Philando’s death. She stated the City 5 Council Meeting should not have been cancelled, there needs to be more listening sessions, and 6 the Village Fest parade cancellation does not make sense. Ms. Lomar-Exel stated there needs to 7 be a thorough investigation, press conferences should have been held, and the Council should 8 have been at the peaceful protest. Ms. Lomar-Exel felt the silence of the Council and the Mayor 9 needs to stop now and asked villagers be involved in the Police Chief search process. 10 11 Ms. Kate Martin, 2513 30th Avenue, stated she has been happy with the status quo being busy 12 with her own life but there is work that needs to be done and she is getting involved. Ms. Martin 13 stated she is asking for greater community involvement with the police, input on the hiring of the 14 Police Chief, required training for all police and elected officials, partnerships with local civil 15 rights organizations, and renewed commitment to equity. She would like public statements and 16 actions from each Council Members and the Mayor. Ms. Martin stated she is looking forward to 17 working with the Council or newly elected Council to take action. 18 19 Ms. Kristine Lizdas, 3013 Townview Avenue, stated she is an attorney. She mentioned the 20 meeting in February 2015 and litigation based on denial of an application for the Islamic Center 21 within a Light Industrial District. Ms. Lizdas stated the application was denied on vote of 4-1, a 22 settlement agreement was reached, and the City was ordered to approve the application. She felt 23 the City failed to see what the lawsuit showed us, that self-examination should have occurred at 24 that point. She does not intend to let another opportunity pass. 25 26 Ms. Jaime Rooney, 3108 Armor Terrace, stated she moved to St. Anthony two years ago and 27 wants to focus on the opportunity of the moment. She asked the City to take the great 28 suggestions made here tonight, noting there are a number of people that want to help. 29 30 Mr. Molly Franzis, 2702 33rd Avenue NE, stated he attended St. Charles school and when he was 31 young, he was wrongfully arrested in St. Anthony and accused of stealing his own vehicle. He 32 would like there to be a St. Anthony Village Youth Council and more community interaction 33 with police and Council. Mr. Franzis suggested bias training be held. He felt communication has 34 been poor and stated he would like to develop a phone application to be used by the City for 35 communication. 36 37 Ms. Jennifer Simpson 1332 Winters, stated she has two children and empathy for the Council 38 during this time. She stated the Council is here to make a difference and asked for three things. 39 She stated there needs to be clear accountability and support for the police, the City needs to look 40 at the data and offer trainings, and this is not a time to wait until the investigation is done. Ms. 41 Simpson asked for a Citizen Advisory Board to help make things better. She also asked the 42 Council to lead in this issue, be present, and participating. Ms. Simpson stated her child’s 43 kindergarten class is 40% kids of color. She stated the Council has support. 44 45 Mr. Mitch Martin 2913 33rd, stated he has a very dark skinned son and fears his son may not 46 make it home some evening. They moved to St. Anthony six years ago and he is worried when 47 24