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October 25, 2016 Page 3 of 6 Hoover, who was near the male, reached for the weapon and pushed the male away as they both struggled for the handgun. Flannigan began to assist Hoover and they were eventually able to disarm the male and the suspect fled. The suspect was later identified, charged, and later convicted of possession of a firearm without a permit. On that day, both Flannigan and Hoover took prompt and alert action, without regard for their own personal safety, to stop a criminal from reclaiming a stolen firearm. Their actions, observations, and witness statements were crucial elements in the successful prosecution of the male. For these actions, staff is awarding Robert Flannigan and Troy Hoover the City of New Brighton Department of Public Safety Civilian Service Award. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. Mayor Johnson commended Robert Flannigan and Troy Hoover for their heroic actions and for being great citizens. Councilmember Bauman believed the actions of Robert Flannigan and Troy Hoover were amazing and made this a great community to live in. 3. Acceptance and Recognition of Step Two in the GreenStep Cities Program Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated GreenStep Cities is a voluntary program municipalities can utilize to provide information and a framework to engage in sustainable behaviors. Being a GreenStep City provides direct access to free technical assistance and/or advisors that can help guide New Brighton to achieve sustainability through the implementation of best practices, which focus on cost savings, energy use reduction and innovation. These practices can be actions that have already been completed or implemented by the City. Staff reviewed the best practices for Greenstep cities. He explained during the initial phase of entering the GreenStep Cities program, New Brighton answered several questions to indicate that New Brighton is an “A” City. “A” Cities are required to implement additional best practices, and as New Brighton completes the required number of best practices for each step it will become recognized for its actions. The four steps of recognition that currently exist are: 1. Step One: for cities that have passed a city resolution, posted city information on the GreenStep website, indicated which best practices the city initially plans to implement, and described already implemented best practices. (COMPLETE) 2. Step Two: for “A” cities that have implemented 8 best practices. (COMPLETE) 3. Step Three: for “A” cities that have implemented 16 best practices. 4. Step Four program requirements are in development, based on the experiences of recognized GreenStep Cities. Diane McQuon, GreenStep Cities, presented the City with the Step Two Award on behalf of the GreenStep Cities Program. Mayor Johnson commended staff and the City for their energy savings efforts. Councilmember Strub was proud of the strides the City was taking towards sustainability and energy efficiency. He appreciated the fact the City was taking the lead in this initiative. Consent Agenda 1. Consideration to Approve Payments: a. EFT #1066 to 1068 for $5,775.84. b. Voucher #152480 to 152547 for $2,106,667.85. 2. Authorization for the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. for services pertaining to an update to the Comprehensive Plan. 3. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing City staff to submit for 2017 SCORE 3. Acceptance and Recognition of Step Two in the GreenStep Cities Program Consent Agenda 1. Approve Payments: a. EFT #1066 to 1068 b. Voucher #152480 to 152547 2. PSA w/Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. for update Comp Plan. 3. Resolution auth. submit 2017 SCORE grant funding, 2017 recycling service