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August 25, 2015 Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported administration would be meeting with the Minnesota Police Chief's Association as they are interested in renting the space available on the lower level of City Hall. He was getting close to establishing a lease. He anticipated that the Council would be reviewing this matter in September. The revenues received in rent would be used to assist with renovating the lower level of City Hall. He indicated health insurance bids were received by staff and rates came in more favorable than anticipated. He reminded the Council that on Wednesday, September 91h the City would be meeting with the County. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported the Planning Commission met on Tuesday, August 18th. He appreciated the conversation held at the meeting. He noted the Shoreland Ordinance Open House would be held at the Community Center on September 29th. Marr Burg Councilmember Burg reported the fall/winter brochure for the Park and Recreation Department was now available. She encouraged residents to take advantage of the City's programs, along with visiting the local golf course at a discounted rate. She stated the Coniniunity Center would be closed September 7th through September 1 lth for maintenance. She indicated bare root trees were available for boulevards through the City Forester. She explained the Thrive Senior Expo would be held on Thursday, September 17th. It was noted the Park and Recreation Commission would meet again on Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:30 p.m. I Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman provided an update from the Cable Commission. She noted HD channels would be changing to the 800's. Brian Strub C ounci[member Strub reported the Public Safety Commission would hold its next meeting on Monday, September 28th at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Center. He appreciated the City's involvement in National Night Out and was proud of the amount of school supplies and food that were collected from New Brighton residents. He commented the Public Safety Department was now taking applications for the Citizen's Academy. He explained there would be a Red Cross Blood Drive on September 3rd at the Public Safety Center. Mavor Jacobsen Mayor Jacobsen discussed a memorandum from the Federal National League of Cities. He requested the Council consider membership to this organization. Adjournment ournment Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to adjourn the meeting. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried, Meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Dave Ja sen, Mayor Page 4 of 5 Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.