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Councilmember Jacobsen requested that he be allowed to remain the liaison to the Planning Commission for another year. Councilmember Strub commented he was not able to attend the 7:30 a.m. EDC meetings. He was in favor of remaining the liaison to the Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Bauman stated she could remain the EDC liaison. Councilmember Burg indicated she would then remain the PREC liaison. Community I ngagemcrnt Councilmember Jacobsen summarized the conversation the Council had regarding community engagement at its last worksession meeting. Lotter indicated this topic would be discussed further by the Council at an upcoming worksession meeting. Councilmember Jacobsen suggested the Council then focus its conversation on the upcoming Town Hall meeting. Lotter stated the Town Hall meeting was slated for May 7th. He suggested a DX response be provided at the meeting by staff. He commented that Bruce Howard was also willing to speak at the Town Hall meeting to discuss his experience as the City Commissioner. Councilmember Jacobsen suggested the Stockyard Days Committee provide a brief update at the Town Hall meeting to provide the public with information on this year's event. Mayor Johnson supported this suggestion. She recommended that the City's rebranding be addressed at the Town Hall meeting as well. Lotter asked if the Council would like to hold a panel discussion at the event. Councilmember Jacobsen was in favor of holding a panel after introductions. He suggested Pulte Homes provide a presentation at the meeting. Mayor Johnson recommended that Pulte Homes have a table at the event, but not take away from City business. She was in favor of having a presentation made by Public Safety Director Jacobson regarding policing in the 21st Century. Councilmember Jacobsen wanted to see staff provide an overview of what new development was taking place in New Brighton. Councilmember Bauman requested CenturyLink be invited to the meeting to introduce themselves to the public. Lotter suggested CenturyLink have a table at the event to discuss their five-year building out plan. Mayor Johnson reported the Mayor's Minute would be coming back. She encouraged the Council to provide her with topics that she could address in her upcoming segments. Lotter reviewed a potential agenda for the Town Hall meeting based on the suggestions raised by the City Council. The Council discussed the potential of providing several Community Center memberships, or wristbands to the Eagles Nests as incentives to get residents to the Town Hall meeting. Councilmember Strub recommended the agenda begin with quick hit items, then the Council panel be held and that the meeting end with DX.