Sister Cities Commission · Wednesday, June 11, 2025 · City Council Digest

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of May 14, 2025 meeting

5 min · packet pp.3–5

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Staff report:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) 05-14-2025 Sister Cities Commission Minutes 1

4. REGULAR BUSINESS

Mayor's Travel to Norway

Discussion · 15 min

Post-Young Artists & Authors Showcase Report Out (I)

10 min · packet pp.7–10

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Staff report:

WHEREAS, the International Day of Friendship—also known as World Friendship Day-- was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities; and

City Council Meeting July 21: Friendship Day Proclamation & YAAS Top Recipients (D)

10 min

Post-Issaquah Valley Elementary Multicultural Fair Tabling Report Out (I)

5 min

Topics: Schools

New Member Opportunities: Sister Cities International Monitoring (D)

5 min

Daughters of Norway Inquiry

Information · 5 min · packet pp.11–15

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REGULAR BUSINESS g) Bylaws Final 02/8/2023

Review of Rules & Regulations

Information · 10 min

Sister Cities International Awards

Information · 5 min

5. REPORTS

Environmental Board Joint project with Chefchaouen Update

5 min

6. OTHER BUSINESS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next Meeting July 9, 2025

packet pp.17

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Applicable Strategic Plan Goal Areas 2025 WORKPLAN (check all that apply) SISTER CITIES COMMISSION ☐Mobility ☒Social & Economic Vitality ☐Growth & Development ☐City Leadership & Services ☐Environ. Stewardship ☐Infrastructure

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Topics: Transportation

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Attendance

Council / Members (10)

Stephanie Angula

Victor Bello

Diana Fleming

Shari Gehrke

Brandon Grossi

Maryann Heil

Christian Nilsen

Ryan Opitz

Pam Robinson - Alternate

Ellen Wunderley - Alternate

Staff (2)

Gillian Straub, Staff Liaison

Sanvi Madan (unexcused absence)

Excused

Wendy Pickering

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The minutes were APPROVED as presented by unanimous consent.