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September 3, 2015 Page 3 of 4 None. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported he would be meeting with the Army on September 91h to discuss the annual report. He explained he was appointed to the Metro Area Water Supply Advisory Con3nlittee by Governor Dayton. The Committee would be meeting on September 91h at 8:30 a.m. He would report back to the Council regarding the content of this meeting on September 22"d Mary Buri, Councilmember Burg reported Liz Amici Floyd would be replacing Jeanne Balfanz in the Parks and Recreation Department. She commented that the Totem Pole playground has been removed and would be donated to a third world country. It was noted there would be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the neer playgrottnd equipment at Totem Pole Park on Tuesday, September 22"d. She reported the Community Center was closed this week for maintenance and cleaning. She noted the Senior Thrive Expo would be held ori Thursday, September- 17'h She explained PREC would meet next on Wednesday, October 14`h. She encouraged the public to participate in the Taste of Northeast Event, which would be held Thursday, October 22"d. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported she attended the EDC meeting on September 2"d. She indicated the group discussed Blocks B & D with representatives from Ryan Companies and Colliers. The group recommended that Block D be zoned Flex and not just office. In addition, the EDC discussed pursuing a RAP for Block B. She explained the Cable Commission would meet again on October 7`h to review the CenturyLink francWse and 2016 budget. Brian Strub Councilmember Strub thanked the public for participating in the local blood drive on September 3rd. He encouraged New Brighton residents to visit the Old Highway 8 Dairy Queen on September 15th as 10% of all proceeds will be donated to the Parks and Recreation scholarship fund. He explained the next Public Safety Meeting would be held on September 281h at 6:30 p.m. He reminded the public to drive safely as children were now back at school. PaniJaenhsen Councilmember Jacobsen wished all residents Happy Labor Day. He noted he attended the PREC meeting last week. The group discussed Park and Recreation fees. He noted the CPY Fall Gala would be held on Friday, October 2nd at the New Brighton Community Center. Tickets could be purchased online. Mayor Jacobsen Mayor Jacobsen reported the Lea -lie of Women Voter's would be holding a forum on Monday, October 19`i' at 7:00 p.. m. Adjournment Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to adjourn the meeting. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried, Meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Adiournment The meeting adjoumed at 7:09 p.m.