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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON
RACE MODERATOR SERVICES
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve professional services
agreement with Raj Sethuraju for Community Conversations on Race moderator services
Overview
Over the past few months, the Envision Lakeville Community Conversation on Race Workgroup
has been developing plans for a series of panel discussions relating to race in Lakeville. The first
discussion will be November 14th, and the group is recommending that Raj Sethuraju be hired to
serve as moderator. Dr. Sethuraju is a professor at Metropolitan State University and has
experience in facilitating discussions such as these.
Primary Issues to Consider
What will these conversations look like?
The first of this series is going to have a panel of three people of color who either live or have
experience in Lakeville. There will be small group discussions held as part of this discussion as
well. Due to COVID-19 issue, this first discussion will be held via Zoom and registrations will be
required via the city’s website.
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y☐ N☒ Source:
Related Documents: (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Envision Lakeville Community Values: A Sense of Community and Belonging
Report Completed by: Justin Miller, City Administrator
November 2, 2020
3000 Administration budget