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August 8, 2016 Page 3 of 4 December and the final budget would be approved in December. He thanked residents for contacting the City with their concerns regarding the water coloration noting all concerns have been addressed. He explained the City was working to develop a new website. A soft launch for the new site would be conducted in September. He stated he was very impressed by the new site noting it was user driven and user friendly. He was happy to report that the new site included a page on New Brighton’s history. Brian Strub Councilmember Strub wished everyone a happy Stockyard Days and encouraged New Brighton residents to participate in the wonderful community events planned for the coming week. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported Park and Recreation met last week. The group discussed recycling and trash collection. Ideas would be passed along to the Council at a future meeting. She noted Brightwood Hills has had six holes in one this year. She read the list of individuals that completed this fete. She updated the public on the HVAC improvements that were occurring at the Community Center. She noted the Community Center would be closed September 5th through September 9th for annual cleaning and painting. She explained she attended the recent Cable Commission meeting where the strategic plan was discussed. She was pleased to report that Matt Hegge would be receiving an award for his program. She invited the public to visit CTV if interested in learning more about the programs and opportunities available. She reported the Park and Recreation Commission would meet next on Wednesday, September 7th. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen stated the City had 130 National Night Out parties last Tuesday. He thanked the community and the Public Safety Department for their strong involvement. He noted CPY held their carnival and golf ball drop last Saturday. He discussed the events planned for Stockyard Days and noted he took in the bike races with his family and foreign exchange student. He reported the Planning Commission would meet next on Tuesday, August 19th. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson reported Stockyard Days was favorite week of the year. She reviewed the events that were scheduled for this week and thanked Pat Weiland for organizing the bike races. She was pleased with how successful the bike races were and looked forward to conducting this event again in 2017. She encouraged New Brighton residents to take in the parade on Thursday night. She thanked all of the local sponsors that made this year’s Stockyard Days possible. She discussed the events she attended for National Night Out and thanked the Police and Fire Department for their participation. She stated she was very proud of this community. Adjournment Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adjourn the meeting. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried, Meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.