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March 14, 2017 Page 5 of 6 not create radio frequencies that interfere or impact other products. Councilmember Strub understood TUV SUD had been in New Brighton since 1992. He thanked this company for their long-standing relationship with the community. He understood TUV SUD currently had 40 employees and asked if it was uncommon for TUV SUD to own facilities in the United States. Mr. Dykstra stated it was quite rare for TUV SUD to build its own facilities in the United States. Councilmember Bauman thanked TUV SUD for the investment they would be making in the City of New Brighton. She questioned if the new facility would be used regionally. Mr. Dykstra explained TUV SUD had 19 facilities throughout the United States and Canada. He reported these facilities were used regionally. Mayor Johnson understood the new site would have room for expansion. She requested further information on how TUV SUD may expand in the future. Mr. Dykstra explained the space could be used for additional testing facilities. Mayor Johnson believed TUV SUD was a fascinating business and she was proud to have this company in the City of New Brighton. She encouraged TUV SUD to work with the school district on STEM focused projects. Councilmember Jacobsen supported the TUV SUD project moving forward and thanked Ryan Companies for their partnership on this project. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Special Order of BusinmK I . NYFS Presentation. Jerry Hromotka, NYFS, provided the Council with an update from Northeast Youth and Family Services. He discussed the importance of community partnerships, respect for others, and the need for innovation. He reported NYFS works primarily with children 5 to 21 years of age and noted he worked with 4,000 youth, adults and families in 2016 through mental health, day treatment and community service programs. He described NYFS's revenue sources and budget, along with the value of the services that were provided to New Brighton residents. He reported on the community trends noting the northwest metro was becoming increasingly diverse. He invited the Council to participate in the Leadership Luncheon on May 3rd and the Mayor's Challenge Golf Tournament on June 12th Councilmember Strub appreciated the great work and positive infrastructure being provided by NYFS. He asked how individuals could volunteer or support NYFS. Mr. Hromotka described the numerous ways individuals could get involved in NYFS. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked Mr. Hromotka for the great work he was conducting on behalf of the community's youth. He was proud of the partnerships that have been forged for the benefit of the member cities. Mayor Johnson was pleased by the number of communities that were participating in NYFS. She discussed the positive impacts NYFS was having on New Brighton youth and their families. She indicated she would be participating in the Mayor's Golf Challenge. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported staff met last week to review the one bid received from Trojan UV for the water treatment plant. He anticipated this information would come to the Council for consideration on May 9' . He explained he was invited to 5penk about water at the Capitol on March 27th. He discussed the upcoming meetings regarding Hanson Park and the Rice Creek Watershed project, in addition to the neighborhood meeting that would be held at Special Order of Business 1. NYFS Presmtalion. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates