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Public Hearing None. Council Business None. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Tatter January 10, 2017 Page 3 of Public Hearing City Manager Lotter provided the Council with a progress report on the City's water. He noted Barr Engineering was ahead of schedule on the drawings. He anticipated bids would be taken in February and a contractor would be awarded in April. He then discussed the transition the City would be making with its Finance software to BS&A. He indicated the City would be switching over to this software the third week in January and building permits would be unavailable for a short period of time. He described how the new software would have greater efficiencies for the building department. Brian Strub Councilmember Strub reported the Public Safety Department would be hosting a blood drive along with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, January 18 1h from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. He reported there was no parking on City streets during snow events with 3 or more inches of snow. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported the Planning Commission would meet next on Tuesday, January 17`1' at 7:00 p.m. He wished everyone a Happy New Year and stated he was looking forward to working with staff and the Council in 2017. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported the EDC met on Wednesday, January 0' where they discussed a business that was interested in Block D of NBE called TUV SUD. She explained the group offered APi an extension until Tuesday, January 31St to report back to the City regarding their option. She noted the Cable Commission would be meeting next on Thursday, February 2"d. Mary Burs Councilmember Burg reported PREC would be discussing the potential of a dog park in New Brighton in the coming months. She encouraged those interested in serving on a City Commission or Committee to contact City Hall for further information. She then reviewed the number of visitors and birthday parties that were held at the Community Center in 2016, noting it was a banner year. She invited the public to attend a bonfire at Freedom Park on Saturday, .lauuary 281h from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Those attending were encouraged to bring a non- perishable food item. She encouraged the public to get out and take advantage of the local skating rinks. She explained PREC held their annual Health and Fitness Expo on Saturday, s January 7th and over 850 people were in attendance. She wished Leslie Young well in her new position and thanked her for her service to the City of New Brighton. She noted the Women League of Voters would be hosting an event with local legislators at Applewood Point at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1 ltn Council Business Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates