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Commission Minutes Mayor Jacobsen received the following minutes on behalf of the City: • Public Safety Commission minutes from February 27, 2012. • EDC Minutes from Febmary2l, 2012. • Planning commission Minutes from January 17, 2012. Special Order of Business 1. Twin Cities Gateway — Presentation bySteve Markuson April 24, 2012 Page 2 of 1 I Commission Minutes Steve Markuson; Executive Director ofTwin Cities Gateway reported that tourism in Minnesota generates about $33,000,000 a day, employing 235,000 residents. Ramsey County is responsible for about 10% of the states overall tourism economy. Mr. Markusonreported that Twin City Gateway stared in January 2010, noting New Brighton joined mid -year 2010. It was reported that the Board ofDirectors is comprised of members from each ofthe rune member cities. New Brighton will be getting an additional board seat, due to the lodging taxes generated in 2011. This representative will be fiom the Hilton Homewood Suites Hotel. Mr. Markuson reported that the site includes items such as advertising for lodging banqueNineeting fatalities, and special events promotion. 2. Recognition of Pants, Recreation & Environmental Commissioner Tom Trevonow. Director of Parks & Recreation Sandy Breuer introduced Tom Trevonow, who has served on the Parks, Recreation & Environmental commission since 1992. It was reported that W. Trevorrow was instrumental in establishing soccer fields throughout the City, as well as being involved in annual Arbor Day events and 'tree sales. Mayor Jacobsen presented aplaque of appreciation to Commissioner Trevonow. Mr. Trevorrow expressed his gratitude to the City and suggested that the City consider investing in aForester in order to preserve the City's vision. 3. Ellen Stanslasld Proclamation. Report No. 12-085. Mayor Jacobsen read a pnxlarnation proclaiming April 25, 2012 as Ellen Stanslaski Day. Motion by Councrilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmernber Samuelson to approve the proclamation as read 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried 4. 2011 Information Technology Year in Review Presentation. Andre Barte,1T Administrator gave an overview ofthe recant activities ofthe IT Department Some ofthe 2011 accomplislunents included: ' • Replacing the fiber connection between City Hall and the Community Center. • Class Software upgrade (NBCC) By pei%nning this in-house; a substantial savings was obtained. • Network was operational 99.33%. Installation of security cameras at City Hall. Special Order of Business 1. TvmiCifimcatmw- PnsmtmimbySteve Mmlauat 3. Ellen StanslAd Prodaamim RepatNo, 12-085. ..1 rt��J.��.