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October 11, 2011 Page 5 of 5 Councilmember Bauman attended the cable commission meeting; the non-compliance from Comcast was discussed. 'Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported that Deputy Fire Chief Trevor Hamdorf received notice of a grant award of $4770 for CERT training. Several fires have recently occurred, all still under investigation. Residents were reminded to check their smoke detectors. The fire department will hold an open house on Monday October 24th from 6:00-8:00 pm. The following members of the Public Safety Department participated in the Twin Cities Marathon; Dustin Bengston, George Springer, Matt Farmer, Ashley Farmer, Andy Vik, Brad Krebsbach, Tony Paetznick, Bob Jacobson and Beth Johnson. Councilmember Burg attended the Harvest Dinner hosted by the New Brighton Historical Society. Congratulations were extended to the Public Safety Department as recipient of the 2011 Community Policing Award from International Association of Chiefs of Police; noting this is the second time New Brighton has received the award. David Phillips Councilmember Phillips reported the City attorney reviewed the open meeting law at the recent PREC Commission meeting. The commission reviewed a petition referred from the City Council regarding the 1/2 court basketball court at Silver Oaks, the commission will continue to review the request, and possibly hold a Public Hearing in the coming months. Councilmember Phillips reported Perkins located on County Rd D will donate a portion of their proceeds for the month of November to Friends of the Library, noting a coupon is required, and coupons will be available at the open house on October 29th, and at City Hall. 'Char Samuelson Councilmember Samuelson reported the EDC next meets October 18, 2011 at 7:30 am. Mayor Jacobsen Mayor Jacobsen reported Friends of the Library has reached $75,000, towards the $100,000 goal. Also reported was One Book, One Community, will be kicking off soon. The Mayor suggested using part of the allotted 100 cable video hours to share the One Book, One Community discussions. Adiournment Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adjourn the meeting, 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Dave JaOr6sen, Mayor ATTEST: ��4e' Daniel A. Maiers, Director of Finance and Support Services Adiaurnment The meeting adjoumed at 7:37 pm.