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Discussion shifted to stakeholder input. Lotter discussed the ways in which he was working to improve communication between staff and the Council. He explained how communication means were shifting to take advantage of technology. Councilmember Jacobsen stated the calls to City Hall and the Community Center could be counted. Councilmember Bauman discussed the level of calls and emails she received from residents. Councilmember Strub questioned if the City had the right people to promote community engagement to get the results the Council wanted. Mayor Jacobsen stated the City may benefit from having a better understanding on how to market the City and to engage the citizens more readily, given the recent technological advancements while also better understanding how residents are using technology. Councilmember Bauman did not believe that it was worth hiring additional personnel to monitor this issue. She suggested that a question be placed on a future survey to see if residents were interested in having more involvement in the City. Councilmember Strub was in favor of the Council taking a closer look at housing and commercial corridors /retail in New Brighton and increasing dialogue with residents regarding these topics. Councilmember Burg was in favor of holding joint meetings with the City's various commissions and committees to address topics of interest. Lotter encouraged the Council to attend the EDC meeting next Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. It was noted an employee survey would be completed before year end. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked Craig and staff for reviewing this metric in detail with the Council. Worksession adjourned at 7:05 pm