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August 13, 2013 Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Samuelson to adopt a Resolution approving the Special Use Permit subject to conditions, and to authorize the City Manager and Mayor to enter into a Tower Lease Agreement between the City of New Brighton and New Cingular Wireless PC, LLC (AT &T), as approved by the City Attorney for the water tower site located at 660 5" Street SW. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported the 2014 preliminary budget would be presented to the Council at the August 20th work session meeting. He indicated Congresswoman McCullom met with City officials and toured the water treatment facility last week. He explained she fully supported the City and was well positioned to assist the City. He commented Subway should be open by the end of the summer in the Community Center. He then discussed the complaints received regarding rail traffic through the City of New Brighton. He indicated rail engineers were required to whistle at intersections unless the City was to create a whistle free zone. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported the Public Safety Commission would meet again on September 30th. She commented National Night Out was a huge success in New Brighton with 145 parties. She indicated 3,200 pounds of food and 2,000 pounds of school supplies were gathered at the events. She thanked the City for their involvement in this community event and for their generosity. She thanked Officer Vollar for his assistance with planning a new neighborhood party this year, as it turned out to be a huge success. She stated the Public Safety Department was seeking firefighters at this time and the deadline for applications was August 201h Char Samuelson Councilmember Samuelson reported the Park and Recreation Commission did not meet in August. She commented Stockyard Days was a great event this year. She thanked all volunteers who worked diligently to pull off the wonderful event. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen congratulated the new royalty who were crowned at the Mounds View High School last night. He commended the outgoing royalty for representing the City so well over the past year. He thanked all volunteers and the Stockyard Days Board for making this year's event a huge success. He noted the EDC would be meeting on Wednesday, August 21St at 7:30 a.m. He appreciated the hospitality that was shown to him while he visited various National Night Out parties. Mary Bur>? Councilmember Burg reported Stockyard Days was a fun event for the entire community. She encouraged residents to volunteer to assist in the planning of next years' event. She thanked all public safety members and residents for hosting National Night Out parties. She indicated the Planning Commission would meet again on August 20th Page 4 of 5 Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates