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October 25, 2011 Page 8 of 9 4 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried 5. Authorization of Pedestrian Bridge at the New Brighton Community Center, Report No. 11-289. Moved from the Consent Agenda. City Manager Lotter explained that the current pedestrian bridge which connects the overflow parking lot to the Community Center is seventeen years old and is in need of repair or replacement. At the previous worksession Council decided to go with the repair option. Because a repair was selected instead of a replacement, council approval is not necessary, and direction was given to Mr. Lotter to proceed with the repair as needed. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported good attendance at the recent Fire Department open house. The Department of Labor and Industry will be interviewing a few city employees on October 26, 2011 regarding an on-going HR issue. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported she was unable to attend the recent Planning Commission meeting. Mary Bure Councilmember Burg reported the Public Safety Commission met just prior to the Fire Department open house on October 24th. The Public Safety Department received the International Association of Chief s of Police (IACP) Community Policing Award; Director Jacobson, along with Deputy Directors Olson and Paetznick traveled to Chicago to receive the award. Officer Trevor Hamdorf talked to the Public Safety Commission regarding the various provisional licenses within the City. It was reported that a CERT grant was received to be used towards refresher courses. It was announced that the Community Partners with Youth annual fundraiser will be Friday October 28 1h. David Phillips Councilmember Phillips reported the Library Grand Opening will be Saturday, October 29th 10:00 am -5:00 pm. The PREC commission next meets Wednesday November tat. Councilmember Phillips reported that four items from the recent planning commission meeting were presented at tonight's council meeting; one of which was tabled. It was announced that the next regular Council Meeting will be Monday, November 7, due to the November 8th election. Char Samuelson Councilmember Samuelson gave an update on the recent EDC meeting; including the View Apartments., the Ashland agreement, Marketing activities and selection criteria. The next EDC meeting will be November 15th at 7:30 am. 5. Authorization of Pedestrian Bridge at the New Brighton Community Center. Report No. 11-289. Moved from the Consent Agenda. Commission Liaison Renorts. Announcements and Updates