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January 8,2013 Page 2 of 5 <br /> 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried <br /> Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to approve the <br /> worksession minutes from the December 4, 2012 meeting. <br /> 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried <br /> Commission Minutes <br /> Commission Minutes <br /> None. <br /> Special Order of Business Special <br /> 1. Updates from Chairperson's of Advisory Commissions. Businessrder of <br /> a. Parks,Recreation&Environmental Commission. Report No. 13-001. 1. Updates from <br /> Chairperson's ofAdvisory <br /> Commissions a. Patios, <br /> City Manager Lotter stated Parks,Recreation and Environmental Commission Chair Frischman was present Rec.&Enviro.Comm <br /> to give an annual report to the Council. ReportNo.13-001. <br /> Jeanne Frischman,Chair of the Parks,Recreation and Environmental Commission,thanked the Council for <br /> their time this evening. She then reviewed the members currently serving on the PREC. She noted there <br /> were three vacancies on the Commission at this time and encouraged those interested in serving to apply at <br /> City Hall. Chair Frischman discussed the roles and responsibilities of the group. She discussed an award the <br /> group received for the collaboration efforts between the PREC and the Ramsey County Library. She <br /> encouraged the public to attend their monthly meetings noting the group met on the first Wednesday of the <br /> month at 6:30 p.m.at the Community Center. Chair Frischman provided a 2012 year in review and noted the <br /> demolition of the Vermont Park Shelter and the replacement of the playground equipment at Hansen Park. <br /> She recognized Chris Wolla for his efforts in getting this playground equipment removed and replaced. She <br /> noted the Community Center saw an increase of 95,000 visits in 2012,which was due to the Ramsey County <br /> Library. She then thanked the Council and City Staff for their continued support and noted the many benefits <br /> provided to the community. Chair Frischman then discussed the projects proposed for 2013. <br /> Councilmember Samuelson thanked Chair Frischman for her presentation this evening and for her efforts on <br /> behalf of the community. <br /> Councilmember Burg agreed and commended the PREC for the volunteers obtained to assist in replacing the <br /> playground equipment at Hansen Park. She thanked Chair Frischman for her leadership on the PREC. <br /> Councilmember Jacobsen stated the PREC has done a tremendous job representing the needs of New <br /> Brighton. He thanked Chair Frischman for partnering so well with staff members. <br /> Councilmember Bauman was pleased that the PREC meetings were now web streamed as it made the group <br /> more accessible to the community. <br /> Mayor Jacobsen thanked Chair Frischman for her dedication and service to the community. <br /> Consent Agenda <br /> 1. Consolidated Vouchers 140717 through 140972 for a grand total of$856,389.03. Report No. Consent agenda <br /> 1. Consolidated Vouchers <br /> 13-002. 140717 through 140972. <br /> RepatNo.13-002. <br /> 2. Purchasing Card Statement for December 2012 totaling $30,687.51. Report 2.Purchasing Card for <br /> No. 13-003. Dec. 2012. Report <br /> No. 13-003. <br /> 3. Consideration of designation of Legal Newspaper. Report No. 13-004. 3.Legal Newspaper. <br /> Report No. 13-004. <br /> 4. Consideration of appointment of weed inspector. Report No. 13-005. <br /> 4.Weed inspctr. <br /> Report No. 13-005. <br />