Communications Advisory Commission on November 2, 2020

Agenda

6 p.m., Regular Session, via Zoom

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1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Public Comment
5. Staff Report
6. I Remember When
7. Great Neighborhoods and Neighborhood Ambassadors
8. Old Business
9. New Business
10. Adjournment

Minutes

1. Call to Order

Commissioner Fields called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. All commissioners were in attendance. Also in attendance were Nick Bergus, Jillian Miller and Derek Blackman.

2. Approval of the Agenda

Bevins moved and Marsh seconded. The motion passed with all in favor.

3. Approval of Minutes

Wells moved and Bevins seconded. The motion passed with all in favor.

4. Public Comment

There was none.

5. Staff Report

Bergus provided on overview on recent staff work including continued pandemic messaging, Halloween-related programming, a spring cleanup alternative, the I Remember When Storytelling Project, and Neighborhood Ambassador Program. Bergus answered questions from commissioners about continued city staff cultural competency and equity trainings.

6. I Remember When

Bergus updated the commission on the storytelling project. Three powerful stories of residents’ experiences with social injustice have been recorded thus far but are being submitted slower than hoped. Rather than waiting to release a grouping of stories at once, staff plans to record and release stories as they become available.

7. Great Neighborhoods and Neighborhood Ambassadors

Miller provided an update on the Neighborhood Ambassador program. The application window closed on Oct. 30. 52 applications were received. Miller explained next steps and the important role commissioners will play in the selection process.

8. Old Business

There was none.

9. New Business

There was none.

10. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

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