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Of I$ W, �0-- EW IrM-RM the city that works for you Council Worksession February 28, 2017 5:00 pm Present: Mayor Valerie Johnson Councilmember Gina Bauman Councilmember Mary Burg Councilmember Brian Strub Councilmember Paul Jacobsen Absent: Staff in Attendance: Terri Marohn Guests in Attendance: Drew Boatman, Zachary Johnson, Ben Jones, Rachel Nelson, Shauna Valdez, Tanya Kessler City Commission Interviews Mayor Johnson and the rest of the Councilmembers welcomed Drew Boatman. She asked Mr. Boatman which committee he was applying for. Drew Boatman stated he was applying for the Public Safety Commission. Councilmember Bauman asked which of the following strikes Mr. Boatman him as the most interesting: land use and variance, economic programs, business retention and redevelopment, impacts of recreation in the community, or the impacts of public safety services. Mr. Boatman stated they were all interesting, but was most interested in public safety services. A close second for him would be the impact of recreation in the community. He explained he took full advantage of the City's park systems with his family. Mayor Johnson asked if Mr. Boatman had any questions for the Council. Mr. Boatman stated he did not have any questions for the Council. He appreciated how thorough the City's website was in providing meeting times and agendas. Mayor Johnson encouraged Mr. Boatman to contact the City with any further questions he may have. She thanked Mr. Boatman for coming forward and being willing to serve the City. Mayor Johnson and the rest of the Councilmembers welcomed Zachary Johnson. Councilmember Strub asked Mr. Johnson to provide the Council with a brief summary of his background and any involvement he has had in the community. Zachary Johnson explained he was a teacher in Columbia Heights. He stated he was a graduate from the University of Minnesota. Directly out of college he worked to eradicate invasive species and worked with