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July 28, 2015 Page 2 of 7 byExecutiveDirector C' M Lo ted M S 'th CPY uld be din th 0--A 'th � Stewart Ry anager flet sta ary tewart vvI wo prowl g e unc wn a presentation. Mary Stewart, CPY, discussed the mission of CPY, which was to provide a safe, nurturing environment where youth can strengthen they personalities and develop educational and social skills. CPY was meeting a great need through mentoring and engaging with youth in the community. As youth began to engage in CPY activities, the juvenile crime rate in New Brighton and Mounds View declined. She provided comment on the positive after school and summer programs offered by CPY to elementary and middle school aged children in the community. She reported that CPY serves 525 youth each year offering training in life skills, educational support and character building opportunities. She described how CPY was staffed and funded. She was pleased to report CPY received a three-year grant from the United Way for $50,000 a year. She provided comment on the numerous ways the public could get involved in CPY through the Golf Ball Drop and Beach Party Gala. Ms. Stewart thanked the Council for their continued support and asked for questions or comments from the Council. Councilmember Strub reported his daughter participated in CPY programming throughout the summer. He discussed the numerous benefits of the CPY programs and thanked Ms. Stewart for her dedication to the youth in the community. He requested Ms. Stewart provide the Council with several testimonials from youth that have benefited by CPY programming. Ms. Steward gave two testimonial accounts of youth that have thrived because of the local programing and have gone on to graduate high school and attend college. Councilmember Strub appreciated the numerous benefits that CPY offered to the community and stated he supported this organization both personally and as a City Councilmember. He encouraged residents to attend an upcoming CPY function as a show of support for this wonderful community asset. Councilmember Jacobsen appreciated how the area surrounding Polynesian Village has changed over the years. He thanked Ms. Stewart for making a difference in the City of New Brighton. He asked how members of the community could get involved in CPY. Ms. Stewart noted CPY's phone and web address. She discussed various volunteer opportunities available to the public at CPY. Councilmember Bauman believed that every child was a gift. She questioned if CPY was making an effort to improve the home life for the at risk youth in the community. Ms. Stewart commented that parents were always encouraged to volunteer at CPY. She explained that family nights were a great way to encourage parents to engage in CPY activities. She reported that all staff were encouraged to engage with parents in a positive manner. Mayor Jacobsen thanked Ms. Stewart for her contributions on behalf of the youth in the community and for making New Brighton a better community. 2. Stockyard Days Update by President Matt Gallagher. City Manager Lotter commented that it was the Council's intent to speak with a representative from Stockyard Days prior to the event. This would allow the Council to have an understanding of the events that were planned He reported staff reached out to Matt Gallagher, president of Stockyard Days, but unfortunately, he was unable to attend this evening. Consent Agenda 1. Consideration to Approve Payment for Vouchers #149300 to #149450 for a total of $765,023.84. 2. Acceptance of Donation from Irondale Senior Party. 3. Consideration to Approve Updates to the Employee Handbook. 4. Consider Authorization to Purchase Cardio Equipment for New Brighton Community Center. 5. Consider Application to Conduct Off -Site Gambling for New Brighton Eagles #3718. 2. Stockyard Days update byPresidentMatt Gallagher. Consent Agenda 1. Consolidated Vouchers 149300 through 149450. 2. Donation from Irondale Senior Party 3. Updates to Employee Handbook 4. Purchase Cardio Equipment for NB Community Center. 5. Conduct Off -Site Gmbl. NB Eagles #3718.