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members on a personal level and has worked with the Minneapolis Third Precinct as well. She discussed the child protection work she has conducted as a social worker, stating this gave her a unique perspective on law enforcement. Councilmember Bauman requested Ms. Conway briefly describe any training, education, or relevant experience you have that would benefit the City of New Brighton's Public Safety Department. Ms. Conway commented the Minneapolis Police Commission has recently started a citizen academy. She discussed the benefits this program was having on the community. Mayor Johnson asked what Ms. Conway liked about New Brighton and what motivated her to serve. Ms. Conway explained she was an Irondale graduate and she loved the community. She grew up in Mounds View and a lot of her friends and family remained in the area. She enjoyed the close-knit feel of her neighborhood stating they had potluck dinners during the summer months. She was very invested in the community and noted her children attend Valentine Hills Elementary School. Jacobson thanked Ms. Conway for her time and believed she would bring a great deal of life experience to the Public Safety Advisory Commission. Mayor Johnson thanked Ms. Conway for her time and noted she would be in touch. Mayor Johnson welcomed Nick Quade to the meeting and thanked him for being willing to serve the City as a commissioner. Councilmember Bauman asked what are two or three of the most important responsibilities an advisory commission member has to his or her community. Nick Quade believed commission members should have the best interests of the City in mind. In addition, commission members should have a fiscal responsibility to the City while also preserving the City's history. Councilmember Strub asked why Mr. Quade would be a good person to represent the opinions and concerns of the City New Brighton. Mr. Quade indicated he liked to hear all opinions on issues. He believed he was a good judge of opinions. He explained he had also served in the public realm with Ramsey County on the Soil and Water board. He stated he loved this City and intended to remain in the community for the rest of his life. Councilmember Burg asked Mr. Quade to describe any contact you have had with the City's Park and Recreation programs. Mr. Quade commented he grew up in the community and some of his fondest memories involved the City of New Brighton's parks. He indicated he caught his first northern on Long Lake with his dad. He spent countless afternoons at the beach and biking throughout the City. He discussed how his life had come full circle and he was now chasing his own three year old. He loved the Eagle's Nest and noted he had a membership at the Brightwood Hills Golf Course. He believed the City was blessed to have such a vast parks and recreation program. Mayor Johnson asked what issues Mr. Quade saw that were facing the City's parks.