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April 26,2011 Page 4 of 5 <br /> Commission Liaison Reports,Announcements and Updates Commission <br /> Dean Lotter Liaison Reports, <br /> Announcements <br /> City Manager Lotter reported the League of Minnesota Cities is seeking applications from cities and Updates <br /> for an"Excellence is Service Award". Mr. Lotter reported New Brighton will be submitting an <br /> application recognizing the volunteers in the community, in addition to submitting an <br /> application for the cooperative effort between Ramsey County and New Brighton for the library <br /> relocation. It was reported favorable feedback was received regarding the recent Town Hall <br /> meeting. <br /> Gina Bauman <br /> Councilmember Bauman reported the Economic Development Commission has been reviewing <br /> proposals from two development and broker teams for the NWQ; recently rebranded to "New <br /> Brighton Exchange." Appreciation was expressed to commissioners Benke, Flahave,Nelson <br /> and Vazquez. The cable commission scholarship committee recently awarded 11 scholarships. <br /> Mary Burg <br /> Councilmember Burg announced Friday April 29th, Parks and Recreation employees, along with <br /> students from Bel Air Elementary School will be planting trees is Hansen Park in observation of <br /> Arbor Day. Councilmember Burg announced the New Brighton Historical Society will be <br /> recognizing the original farm families from the City. A resident suggested a community garden <br /> be considered. <br /> David Phillips <br /> Councilmember Phillips attended the recent Planning Commission meeting; it was reported one <br /> of the items relating to a Pet Cremation business has been tabled to the May 17th meeting. <br /> It was noted the consent agenda included an item officially changing the name of the New <br /> Brighton Family Service Center to The New Brighton Community Center. <br /> Char Samuelson <br /> Councilmember Samuelson reported the Public Safety Commission will next meet April 28th <br /> The City of New Brighton recently conducted an emergency exercise focusing on severe <br /> weather responses. Residents were encouraged to sign up for email notifications in order to <br /> receive crime alerts in a timely manner. <br /> Mayor Jacobsen <br /> Mayor Jacobsen reported he is hopeful the New Brighton Library will be open sooner than the <br /> original anticipated date of December 2011. A steering committee for"One Book, One <br /> Community" is being sought; interested parties were asked to contact City Hall. <br /> Adjournment Adjournment <br /> Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Samuelson to adjourn the The meeting <br /> meeting, adjourned at 7:01. <br /> P <br /> 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried <br />