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Brighton Public Safety is essentially following the blueprint that they recommend for police and fire agencies. Police and Fire have been very busy lately participating with a variety of charities; running the Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run and participating in the North Metro Relay for Life which was held at Irondale High School with proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. Deputy Director Paetznick and Firefighter Nate Macziewski recently spent a week of"vacation" building homes for Habitat for Humanity. Fire fighter Andy Vik, Police Officer/Fire Captain Brad Krebsbach and Director Jacobson all ran in and completed the 2011 Grandma's Marathon in Duluth on June 21. Council Liaison A. Council Report Council Member Burg reported the library ground breaking was held on June 7. The footings are now poured and fundraising continues for the library to add extra things that can not be purchased by Ramsey County. The grand opening should be the end of October. The ground breading for"The View" apartments was today, June 29. Ryan Companies has a 2-year deal with the city to advertise for the New Brighton Exchange area. New Business A. Future Meeting Nights Commissioner Benke suggested changing the monthly meeting night to Monday. There was discussion regarding this change. Commissioner Woods motioned to move the Public Safety Commission monthly meeting to the last Monday of the month at 6:30 pm; seconded by Commissioner Benke. 7 Ayes, 1 Nay- Motion Carried. B. Impact an Public Safety from State Government "Shutdown" Director Jacobson reported there will be little to no direct effect for Public Safety as a result of the State shutdown. Any payments will still be coming in from the State. The State Fire Marshal's office will be shut down. Adjourn Commissioner Woods motioned to adjourn the June 2011 Public Safety Commission meeting; seconded by Commissioner Benke. The meeting adjourned at 8:58 pm.