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February 14, 2017 Page 5 of 6 None. Council Business Council Business None. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Dean Lotter Updates City Manager Lotter reported he spoke to the Met Council Environmental committee today and updated them on the City's water situation. He explained residents have been contacting the City regarding Hanson Park. He discussed how Mother Nature has not been cooperating with this project. He provided an overview on how this project will proceed and stated the County would be visiting with the Council at a future meeting. He indicated the Assistant City Manager candidate was going through a thorough background check and staff should know soon if the candidate had passed this test. He thanked Director Paetznick for his great leadership at a recent Public Safety Recognition event and congratulated Jeremy Berger for being named Firefighter of the Year. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported CTV met recently and the group discussed new compliance codes for cell towers. She explained there would be a CTV strategic planning session meeting on Thursday, February 16th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the entire City Council was invited to attend. Brian Strub Councilmember Strub reviewed the list of award winners from the Public Safety Recognition event. He congratulated each of these individuals on their achievements. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported the Planning Commission would be meeting on Tuesday, February 21St. He noted CPY would be holding their spring luncheon on Tuesday, March 7th at the New Brighton Community Center from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. He then wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson reported she would be meeting with Senator Lane and would be testifying at the state tomorrow morning with Finance Director Davitt regarding the DMV. She encouraged the public to attend the upcoming neighborhood meeting at Freedom Park on Thursday, February 23`d. She explained this meeting would assist the Council in gathering public input 11or the Comprehensive Plan. It was noted another neighborhood meeting would be held on Thursday, March 230 at Hanson Park. She indicated there would be a multi -cultural showcase at Irondale on Wednesday, February 15'h at 6:30 p.m. She stated she looked forward to the City having a new Assistant City Manager on staff. Mayor Johnson discussed the Public Safety Department's Award Recognition event. She congratulated all those who received awards and thanked them for their efforts on behalf of the City of New Brighton. She commented on the juvenile crime rate in New Brighton and commended the efforts of the Public Safety's department on their efforts. Adiournment ., Adjournment Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.