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August 9, 2011 Page 4 of 5 Councilmember Phillips suggested staff look at the condition of the current storm sewer, possibly scheduling routine replacement. Director Wyffels agreed. ' Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Burg to authorize City Project 11-15, Sunnysquare Park and 1759 Long Lake Road Storm Sewer Reconstruction and direct staff to work on a feasibility report to identify corrugated storm sewers in the City, and to bring a report back to the Council by January 2012. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reminded the communitZ that New Brighton Stockyard Days is August 7- 15; noting the parade is Thursday August 12` . Mr. Lotter reported he has met with residents from a neighborhood affected by the July 16th rain event, noting Director Wyffels is having an engineering firm looking at some of the problem areas in the city. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 16th has been cancelled, due in part to Volunteers of America withdrawing their request. Councilmember Bauman attended the Cable Commission meeting, she reported Comcast is 'offering computer subsidies for students qualifying for reduced lunch, there hasn't been interest expressed yet. Mary Bur¢ Councilmember Burg reported the Public Safety Commission next meets September 20h at 6:30 pm. National Night Out was reported as a success; noting 135 parties, with almost 6,000 attendees. Special appreciation was expressed to Officer Trevor Hamdorf for his efforts. It was reported the Police Reserves along with Volunteers in Public Safety are expected to log many hours as they assist with Stockyard Days events. David Phillips Councilmember Phi11l1ps reported there was a Parks Recreation & Environmental Commission meeting on August 3 , the strategic plan was reviewed. Council will participate in a park tour, along with the PREC commission Wednesday, September 71h. Residents were reminded of the garage door monitors available at City Hall. Char Samuelson Commissioner Samuelson reported the EDC next meets August 16th at 7:30 am. It was reported that the Dairy Queen located at 2200 Silver Lake Road will donate 30% of their proceeds through the month of August to the Ramsey County Library. 'Mayor Jacobsen Mayor Jacobsen reported the Friends of the Library continue to fund raise to provide additional amenities at the library located at the Community Center. Mayor Jacobsen continues to be involved with the group "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon." Commission Liaison Reports. Announcements and Updates