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July 10, 2025 — 6:30 PM
Council Conference Room
Hybrid Meeting
PEACE COMMISSIO MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
1.A. Staff Liaison Introduction and Team Building: Seth shared Liaison role and purpose.
2. Land Acknowledgment
3. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Katrina Cisneros, Trey Gladney, Stephanie Eckardt, Janet Frisch, Trevor
Parkes, and Amy Keyser
Absent: Karen Boehne and Bridget Glass
City Staff Present: Seth Kaempfer, Equity Manager, and Arantxa Chaire-Kobb, Community
Connections Specialist
Council Member Present: Roselyn Harmon, Mayor
Speaker Present: Erica Lee, Consultant from Restorative Justice Practice
4. Approval of Agenda —Motioned by Commissioner Frisch, seconded Commissioner Parkes; All
approved 5-0.
5. Approval of Minutes
5.A. PEACE Commission Minutes 05.08.25: Motioned to table approval for next meeting by
Commissioner Cisneros, seconded by Commissioner Frisch ; All approved 5-0
6. Discussion/Action
6.A Bylaws Review
Commissioners discussed potential to their bylaws to update them from the establishment of the
commission in 2021, which primarily focused on the operations of the Police Department. Below
are the main topics of discussion:
• Public Safety Focus: The bylaws, initially focused on police, are shifting to include broader
public safety. There's a push to create a more community -focused response model.
• PEACE's Role: Discussions centered on clarifying PEACE's role in decision -making,
embedding it strategically, and ensuring the community has a voice in policing.
• Accountability & Engagement: Emphasis on creating measurable goals, using dashboards
for accountability, and continuing community engagement efforts. There was support for
PEACE participating in police interviews and fundraising.
• Clarity & Process: The need to clarify PEACE'S purpose for both police and the community,
including a more defined process for its involvement.
Public Safety Focus: The bylaws, initially focused on police, are shifting to include broader
public safety. There's a push to create a more community -focused response model.
6.13. Racial Equity Handbook Review - Pohlad Grant
Staff Kaempfer provided an update on the handbook review and the next steps of the process,
which included:
• Pohlad Grant & Training: Andrea should attend a future meeting. Restorative justice
training will include staff training and a community engagement session, with PEACE
invited to participate.
• Conflict Resolution & Continuity: The group discussed using restorative practices for
conflict resolution. Dr. Ra, who assisted during the grant, will remain involved in some
capacity.
6.C. Restorative Practices Training Introduction
Erica Lee, Consultant from Restorative Justice Practice, presented about the restorative practices
work related to the Pohlad Grant. Below are the main topic of discussion and presentation:
Restorative Practices Overview: The group reviewed restorative practices training with Erica
and Seth leading discussion (We are 1 of 4 cities --Us, Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis and St
Paul-- 250K spent over 3 activities (moved from 6), and how it addresses grant objectives. The
aim was documented to reimagine public safety with a focus on trauma healing and de-
escalation tools. The work is holistic, aiming to create a system that helps communities heal
and resolve conflict.
Collaboration with PEACE: The group discussed integrating PEACE's efforts with city
initiatives, particularly in resolving conflicts and amplifying community engagement. The
importance of shared meaning and language for long-term sustainability was emphasized.
Upcoming Training & Engagement: A restorative practices event is scheduled for late July,
where police, public safety, and the commission will gather to engage in community healing.
PEACE members are encouraged to help facilitate conflict resolution and hold safe spaces for
community feedback and healing.
6. Subcommittee Updates
7.A. Subcommittee Discussion: No discussion was had.
7. Staff Updates
8.A. Budget Update: Staff Kaempfer shared an updated about the Commissions budget and noted
that any spend must be in alignment with their bylaws.
8.13. City Updates: Staff Chaire-Kobb shared a message from City Attorney Maria Cisneros and
Deputy City Manager about needing the Commissions input about the prosecutor and use of a
prosecutor for the City. The Commission discusses that the prosecutorial process should have
better outcomes and improve the prosecutorial process, with a focus on informed
recommendations. The Commission further discussed utilizing remaining budget funds for
continued efforts and generating recommendations to City Council related to PEACE's goals with
DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) lens in prosecutorial processes.
8. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.
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