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July 12, 2016 Page 6 of 7 Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported the Mayor, himself and members of the DX response team would be touring the Minneapolis Water Plant tomorrow. He stated staff would begin working on the 2017 budget on July 18th. He explained he would be contacting each of the Councilmembers to discuss the potential of holding an offsite meeting to discuss the preliminary budget. He noted arrangements are being made for the Thursday, July 21st BBQ at Vermont Park. He provided further comment on the MOSAC Committee. He commented on Friday, July 22nd he would be visited by the Mayor and several staff members of Merrimac, Wisconsin to discuss contaminated ground water and the City’s experience with the Army. Brian Strub Councilmember Strub reported the Public Safety Commission would meet next on Monday, July 25th. He explained National Night Out would be held on Tuesday, August 2nd. He encouraged residents to register their block parties with the City. He noted the Police Division has had several reports of theft in garages. He encouraged homeowners to close and secure their garage doors. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported he attended Public Safety Director Jacobson’s retirement party last Thursday. He was amazed by the number of people in attendance. He believed this was a great reflection of Mr. Jacobson’s character. He stated the Planning Commission would meet next on Tuesday, July 19th at 7:00 p.m. He encouraged the public to get out and participate in Stockyard Days. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported she also attended Public Safety Director Jacobson’s retirement and believed this was a great event. She discussed Super Hero Day which was held at the Eagle’s Nest noting 170 children participated. She encouraged residents to visit the Old Highway 8 Dairy Queen in New Brighton on Tuesday, July 19th where 10% of the proceeds would be donated to the Parks and Recreation Department for scholarships. She noted that $369 had already been donated this summer. She stated PREC would be meeting next on Wednesday, August 3rd. She thanked all who worked to bring a farmer’s market to New Brighton and invited the public to attend this special community event every Wednesday through October from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the United Theological Seminary. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson reported the EDC met on Wednesday, July 6th where the group discussed New Brighton’s sense of place. She welcomed comments from the community regarding this topic. She offered her appreciation and was proud of all of the great work being done in the City. Adjournment Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adjourn the meeting. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried, Meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. ___________________________ Valerie Johnson, Mayor ATTEST:______________________________ Terri Haarstad, City Clerk Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.