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-2- • Burg stated she is Cable Commission liaison. The City receives 5% of the revenue and we are able to offer different benefits to the City. She wanted everyone to know that anyone in New Brighton is able to access the New Brighton's cable channel for free. • Saturday, May 2 is the Town Hall meeting. Frischman asked if the Council discussed the issue of how many members are on the commissions. Burg stated they did have this discussion at the last work session and the decision made was 7 members on the commissions. Council can make changes every year if they desire. Burg mentioned that this discussion was available by listening online. V1. Public Hearing A. None Scheduled VII Frischman, noted there will be a public hearing next month, May 6t", 6:3Q p.m. to discuss resident opinions related to the skate board park at Freedom Park. New Business A. Staff Report — Brad Martens Director Breuer introduced Brad Martens who has been with the City nearly 4 years. Martens gave his presentation on the year in review at the Family Service Center and also showed what an average week at the FSC looks like. He also gave updates on Safe Routes to Schools and the Trails Committee. Director Breuer commented that Martens is responsible for the week of cleaning that takes place every year at the FSC. She stated there is a lot of work with contractors and: she didn't want this to go unmentioned. B. Staff Report - Patrice Atkinson Director Breuer introduced Patrice Atkinson who has been with the Department almost 10 years. Atkinson gave a presentation on Fitness and Wellness. There was interest in keeping ping pong going and possibly running tournaments. Atkinson stated she wanted to pursue this. Breuer commented that Atkinson was responsible for the new fitness equipment that went in a year ago. There was a lot of research that went into finding the right equipment and the right vendor. There is new technology (tv's, etc.) which seems to be bringing our members in more frequently. The fitness area seems to be busier. You really need to mind your trends and know what's out there. Atkinson is on the edge with running the latest programs. Burg commented that the cable program video clips the City takes part in (offered through Lynn Redlinger with the Cable Company) are available to us because of the revenue we receive from the Cable Company. She thanked the New Brighton • Parks and Recreation Department for taking advantage of this opportunity. C. Election of Chair There are three people on the Commission that fit the criteria for becoming Chair. They are Frischman, Heinrich and Trevorrow.