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March 12, 2013 Page 3 of 4 Councilmember Samuelson thanked All Points Media for their generous donation of $1,700 to the City's summer sports team She appreciated their involvement in the community. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Public Hearing None. Council Business None. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported a Town Hall Meeting would be held on April Oh from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. He requested the Council report back to him with comments on the agenda. He stated on March 19th a Closed Session would be held regarding the pending litigation with the United States Army with regard to the City's groundwater contamination at 5:30 p.m. He noted he would be attending a conference by the League of Minnesota Cities on March 22nd He thanked those who attended each of the neighborhood meetings in February. He was pleased to report that the City would have a new website as of March 18`h. He encouraged all residents to review the new site in the afternoon of the 18th. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman stated the Planning Commission did not meet in February. She commented the Cable Commission met in February in closed session. She noted the little black converter boxes would now cost $1.99 per month and would offer HD channels. She commented there was some contention with PEG channels which was still in negotiations. She then thanked all for attending the neighborhood meetings. She looked forward to the upcoming Town Hall meeting. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported she attended the Park and Recreation meeting last week. She toured the Brightenwood Hills Golf Course and the Community Center. It was noted the new Subway kiosk would be open in the Community Center by June Is'. The group also discussed the upcoming projects planned for the New Brighton Exchange property. She stated a public hearing would be held on May 1st regarding this matter. She noted the Economic Development Commission would be meeting on Tuesday, March 19`h at 7:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. Char Samuelson Councilmember Samuelson reported the Public Safety Commission would be meeting on March 25`h at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Building. Acting Mayor Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen thanked all who were able to attend the CPY Luncheon this afternoon. He noted this was a well attended event at the Community Center. He then discussed the numerous benefits of CPY to the youth in the community. He noted the City had Public Hearing None Council Business None Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates