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July 11, 2017 Page 2 of6 None. Special Order of Business Special Order of I . Legislative Wrap Up —Representatives Connie Bemardy, Mary Kunesh-Podein and Senator Business 1. Legislative Wrap Up Caroline Lane. Representatives Connie Bemardy, Mary Kunesh- Representative Connie Bemardy provided the Council with an update fiom the Legislature. She thanked the Podem and Scnwr Caroline Lane. City Council for their strong leadership and for advocating on behalf oftheir community. She described the legislation that was passed for that would benefit education, infiastlucture and the Minnesota State Real ID. Senator Caroline Lane commented further on the Minnesota Real ID. She explained the minimum wage would be raised in Minneapolis, but all other cities in the metro would maintain local control over the minimum wage. She discussed the plastic bag ban that was considered by the State. She noted the dates when special elections could be held and provided an overview on the 5G small cell towers. Representative Mary Kunesh-Podein explained 2017 was her first legislative session and she appreciated the knowledge she has gained fiom Senator Lane and Representative Bemardy. She stated she appreciated how diverse the legislature was becoming and she looked forward to the 2018 session. Councilmember Jacobsen commented on temporary family healthcare dwellings and the legislation that was passed by the State. He explained that New Brighton had passed local legislation to allow these dwellings within the City of New Brighton. He requested further comment on this shared effort between the City and local legislators regarding the invasive species in Long Lake. Mayor Johnson commented on how she testified before the House and the Senate in order to receive funding for the invasive species. Representative Bernard), stated there was not a lot of filnding available from the State to assist with invasive species management. She explained that Minnesota was the Land of 10,000 Lakes and she believed the State needed to do more to assist with the proper management of its waterways. She commented on the gram funding that was available to the City to assist with this situation. Mayor Johnson indicated she was disappointed that the legislature was not able to assist with protecting its local lakes. Councilmember Burg thanked each ofthe Representatives for their service to the community. She encouraged them to continue to wor 1, on increasing funding for invasive species. Councilmember Jacobsen offered his sincere appreciation for the efforts ofthe local legislators. Councilmember Bauman thanked the local legislators for their efforts on behalf ofthe community, and requested further information on the waterway consortium. Representative Bemardy commented on the legacy funding available firm the State noting the money was available to cities that had new and innovative ideas. Councilmember Jacobsen was pleased the City would have a full-service license bureau in New Brighton and thanked the legislators for assisting with this initiative. Further discussion ensued regarding the i nportance of State and local infiastructwu. Mayor Johnson thanked the local legislators for time and presentation. Consent Agenda Consent Aeenda 1. Pa3mentsofEleamnic I . Consolidated Approval of Payments of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFF) 1951 — 2090 and Funds Transfer (EF7)1951 Vouchers 154004 to 154093 for a total of $1,594,331.74. —2090 and vouchers 154004 to 154093. 2. Consider Request for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License — St. John the 2. Exemp Lawful Baptist Catholic Church. Gmbl Lie — St..lohnthe Baptist Catholic Church. 3. Consider Application for Temporary Liquor License — St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. 3. Temp Liquor Lie. — St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.