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Junc 28, 2016 Pugc 5 of6 Stockyard Days. IMayor.lohnson requested staff provide fiuther ill fonmstion on the planned criterium race. Actin,, City Manauer Hatch repotted a criterium race Nvas a highly competitive. short tract: I ace that was only one-half mile in lennh. COLIncilmeniber Bauman asked ifthere would be a fee to participate in the bike races. Acting City Manager Hatch stated there would be. It was his hope that the event \.vould draw 125 to 150 participants. The iee for participation in these races would be $25. Councilmember Burg thanked staff for the thorough report. She requested fiuther information on llo4v the City receives funding fi-om T\vin Cities Gate\vay. Acting City Manager Hatch explained the goals and objectives of Twin Cities Gateway noting this group provides local option hotel tax back to member cities. Councilmember Brn-g questioned What route the antique cars would use through the City. Mayor Johnson reviewed the Mute that would be taken this year and stated the roadwork would not be an issue. Councilmember Burg requested fiuther information regattiing the medallion hunt. Acting City Manager Hatch explained the medallion would be hidden in a City park. Hints and clues would be available on the City's website daily. Mayor Johnson indicated the Stockyard Days committee would be hiring a trolley in order to assist with parking. Councilmember Jacobsen questioned how people could volunteer for Stockyard Days. Mayor Johnson stated Stockyard Days was nen completely by volunteers and donations. She discussed how volunteers and food vendors could get involved in this wonderful community event. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announecments and Updates Joe Hatch Acting City Manager Hatch reported he was filling in tonight for City Manager Lotter who was on vacation. He explained he was busy working with the Stockyard Days Committee at this time. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman had nothing to report. Brian Strub Councilmember Strub reported stated the Public Safety Commission met on Monday, June 27th where they received a presentation on auto theft. He stated he attended a meeting on June 22"d that was hosted by MnDOT regarding the proposed 1-35W improvements. He discussed the MnPASS lanes that would be added to 1-35W from Highway 36 to Lexington Avenue. He explained he attended the League of Minnesota Cities Conference June 16t1i and 17t1i. He provided comment on the informative sessions he attended. He encouraged all to attend the retirement party for Public Safety Director Bob Jacobson on Thursday, July 7t1i at the New Brighton Community Center. He thanked all of the volunteers who recently participated in the local Blood Drive. Mary Burg Council mem ber Burg provided an update fi•om the Cable Commission. She noted the group continues to work on the franchise agreements. She explained she also attended the League of Minnesota Cities Conference in St. Paul. She noted the City of Minneapolis water interconnect would be completed mid-July. She thanked Tony Patznek for stepping forward to serve as the interim Public Safety Director for the City of New Brighton. She encouraged New Brighton residents to visit Dairy Queen on the third Tuesday of each month where 10% of proceeds will be donated to the New Brighton Community Center to assist with Park and Recreation program (commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Vvdates