Community Engagement Commission

CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE Community Engagement Commission Minutes February 15th, 2022– 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the Community Engagement Commission was called to order on February 15th, 2022 at 6:00 PM. ROLL CALL: Position 1: Robin Bekkedahl Present Position 7: Vacant Position 2: Bill Norman Excused Position 8: Vacant Position 3: Jennifer Kosaka Present Position 9: Mark Saba Present Position 4: Summer Darrow Present Communications Specialist David Goehner Position 5: Cynthia Godinez Present Administrative Assistant Tait Hunter Position 6: Aaron Asmus Present INTRODUCTIONS: Cynthia Godinez was introduced as the newest member of the commission. She will be filling the formerly vacant Position 5. APPROVALS: Commissioner Saba motioned to excuse Commissioner Norman from the meeting. Commissioner Kosaka seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Commissioner Saba motioned for the approval of the January 18th meeting minutes. Commissioner Asmus seconded the motion, which then carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS: No comments were made at this meeting. CITY HALL UPDATES: A. City Council/ Parks & Arts Commission - Commissioner Asmus provided the Council update for the commission. ZenCity was discussed as well as questions the Council had regarding the software. - David Goehner provided a brief update regarding the Parks & Arts Commission. The City is receiving Tree City designation for the first time since COVID started. A local Girl Scouts Troop will be hosting an Easter egg hunt in Orchard park. There is a tentative agreement in the works with The Mat to provide yoga classes in the parks. Hoop City USA will be working with the City to have murals painted on the Pavillion basketball courts. The Call to Artists is still in progress for this project. B. City Podcast - David Goehner briefly discussed the podcast progress with the commission. C. City Academy - The Academy is projected to begin April 13th, 2023. There will be eight installments at this time, with each session running approximately ninety minutes. Various topics will be discussed that relate to City operations and affiliations. There will be registration and advertisement for these sessions on the City website. CITY HALL UPDATES CONTINUED: D. Draft of Spring Events Poster - The draft of the Spring Events poster was presented to the commissioner for their input. The commissioners discuidiscussed the design and concept before provided suggested edits. Commissioner Saba volunteered to miiiiiii distribute the final version to businesses in the area that want to advertise the poster. ZENCITY: A. Update - Discussion regarding ZenCity took place throughout the meeting, however no votes or specific remarks were made at this time. B. CEC Project Proposals & Other Discussion - The commission discussed having an additional meeting in March as a workshop, primarily to discuss 2023 plans. CONTINUED DISCUSSION: A. Mailer Proposal - The commission discussed the possibility of a mailer in 2023, however David Goehner noted that 2023 funds have already been tentatively allocated for the ZenCity software. Any mailers or other projects that require funding will need to be slated for the coming year(s). B. 2023 Opportunities & Planning - The commission briefly discussed future possibilities for engagement within the community. They will further discuss at the next meeting. NEXT UPCOMING MEETING: The commission unanimously decided to have a workshop meeting on March 8th, 2023, where the primary discus- sion will be 2023 plans. The next meeting of the Community Engagement Commission will be February 15th, 2023 at 6:00 PM. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, and with unanimous approval, the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:29 PM.