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November 9, 2009 Page 2 of 5 Mayor Larson received the following minutes on behalf of the City; 1. October 14, 2009 Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission Minutes 2. April 20, 2009 Police Civil Service Commission meeting. 1 Special Order of Business 1. HeartSafe-Allina Presentation. (Moved to item 5) Kim Bemenderfer. and Dr. Charles Lick representing Allina Medical transportation thanked Councilmember Doffing, Officer McNeely and the Public Safety Commission for their great efforts in working towards the receiving of the "Heart Safe Community Award." Brian LaCroix presented the "Heart Safe Award" and congratulated the City on being the first community in the state of Minnesota to receive the award. 2. Reading of Resolution honoring the 15th Anniversary of the Family Service Center. Report No. 09-257. Resolution No. 09-070. City Manager Lotter read the proclamation in its entirety. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Phillips to approve the resolution honoring the 15th Anniversary of the New Brighton Family Service Center. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays — Motion Carried Director of Parks and Recreation Sandy Breuer highlighted some of the events scheduled for the anniversary celebration. Parks, Recreation & Environmental Commission Chairperson Frischman and Commissioner Samuelson were introduced. 3. Update and recommendation regarding Freedom Park Skate Park. Report No. 09-258. City Manager Lotter reported about a year ago, a petition was brought to council to review the existence of the Skate Park at Freedom Park. City departments worked together to address some undesirable behaviors associated with the Skate Park. Officer Trevor Hamdorf acknowledged the assistance received from Volunteer in Public Safety volunteer Ray Tandeski, along with two youth volunteers, Brannon Jordan and Tony Lyke. Officer Hamdorf gave an overview of the progress made up to this point, and highlighted the action to be taken going forward. Calls for service have decreased from 54 in 2008, to 23 in 2009 (through November 1 st.) Councilmembers expressed their gratitude to those involved in the successful outcome in the recent months. 1. October 14, 2009 Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission Minutes 2. April 20, 2009 Poli Civil Service Commission meeting. Special Order of Business 1. HeartSafe-Allina Presentation. (Moved to item 5) 2. Reading of Resolutic honoring the 15th Anniversary of the Family Service Center. Report No. 09-257. Resolution No. 09-070. 3. Update and recommendation regarding Freedom Park Skate Park. Report No. 09-258.