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April 24,2012 Page 2 of 11 Commission Minutes Commission Minutes Mayor Jacobsen received the following minutes on behalf of the City: • Public Safety Commission minutes from Februaty 27,2012. • EDC Minutes from February 21,2012. • Planning commission Minutes from January 17,2012. Special Order of Business Special Order of Business 1. Twin Cities Gateway—Presentation by Steve Markuson 1. Twin Cities Gateway— Presentation by Steve Steve Markuson;Executive Director of Twin Cities Gateway reported that tourism in Minnesota generates moo" about$33,000,000 a day;employing 235,000 residents. Ramsey County is responsible for about 10%of the states overall tourism economy. Mr.Markuson reported that Twin City Gateway stared in January 2010, noting New Brighton joined mid year 2010. It was reported that the Board of Directors is comprised of members from each of the nine member cities. New Brighton will be getting an additional board seat,due to the lodging taxes generated in 2011. This representative will be from the Hilton Homewood Suites Hotel. Mr.Markuson reported that the site includes items such as advertising for lodging,banquet/meeting facilities, and special events promotion. 2. Recognition of Parks,Recreation&Environmental Commissioner Tom Trevorrow. 2. Recognition ofParks, Recreation& Director of Parks&Recreation Sandy Breuer introduced Tom Trevorrow,who has served on the Parks, Environmental Commissioner Tom Recreation&Environmental commission since 1992. It was reported that Mr.Trevorrow was instrumental Trevorrow in establishing soccer fields throughout the City;as well as being involved in annual Arbor Day events and tree sales. Mayor Jacobsen presented a plaque of appreciation to Commissioner Trevorrow. Mr.Trevonow expressed his gratitude to the City and suggested that the City consider investing in a Forester in order to preserve the City's vision. 3.Ellen Stanslaski Proclamation. 3. Ellen Stanslaski Proclamation. Report No. 12-085. Report No.12-085. Mayor Jacobsen read a proclamation proclaiming April 25,2012 as Ellen Stanslaski Day. Motion by Councilmember Bauman,seconded by Councilmember Samuelson to approve the proclamation as read. 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried 4. 2011 Information Technology Year in 4. 2011 Information Technology Year in Review Presentation. Rev1eW Peon. Andre Barte,IT Administrator gave an overview of the recent activities of the IT Department. Some of the 2011 accomplishments included: • Replacing the fiber connection between City Hall and the Community Center. • Class Software upgrade(NBCC)By performing this in-house;a substantial savings was obtained. • Network was operational 99.33%. • Installation of security cameras at City Hall.