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Page 4 of 5 Council Member Mary Burg -- Economic Development Commission Councdmernber Burg reported the EDC meeting was held November 6, she was unable to attend. Also noted was the item on the consent agenda related to the skate park and Freedom Park will be forwarded to the Park, Reaction and Environmental Commission for consideration, that meeting will be January 7, 2009. A success letter and story from Northwest Youth & Family services was shared. Council Member David Phii M - Planning Commission Councilmanber Phillips reported the Planning Commission will consider a proposed overlay district near Brighton Village. New Brighton saw a good tum -out at the polls on election day. Council Member Sharon Do - Public Sof Commission Comalmember Doffing reported Van Fire Heroes will be honored with a "Minnesota Public Safety Service Award" at an event November 13". hundale High School principal Colleen Wambach spoke at the recent Public Safety Commission regarding culture in the community, and primarily within lrondale. Santa Cop was anriounced, and interested residents were directed to contact Officer Kathy McNeely. The next Public Safety Commission meeting is scheduled for November 2e Gratitude was expressed to all Veteran's. Council Member Gina Bauman — Parks, Recreation, and Environmental Commission Councilmember Bauman reported The City received notice from Game time that the City was awarded two playground grants, one for $18,930 for Driftwood Park, and the other for $17,916.50 for Vermont Park. November 3'd the Family Service Center welcomed it's 300,000 visitor. Brightwood Hills is scheduled to close November 12, 2008. The winter brochure (published in house by park and recreation staff -with a $1,500 savings) has been distributed. "Touch a truck" Edventure Day drew 355 youth to the Eagles Nest. The next Adventure Day is scheduled for November 28 from 10:00-2:00. The Family Service Center will remain open on Veteran's Day. The December PREC meeting has been cancelled, the next PREC meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2009. Mayor Larson Mayor Larson offered gratitude to all the election judges throughout the City, along with Karen Halley who coordinated the elections. Congratulations were expressed to Kate Knuth and Jan Parker. Adiournrment Motion by Councrlrnemher Doffing seconded by Counci m niber Phillips to adjourn the meeting. 5 Ayes -0 Nays, Motion Carried Meeting adjourned at 7:32 PM Steve Uwr'Mayor �0%6�a �� ers, Director of Finance and Support Services A60-U—Mumt Meting adjourned at 7:30 pm.