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April 11, 2017 Page 4 of 4 Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman stated she attended the EDC meeting on April 5th where the group discussed a potential housing loan program and low income housing. She explained the EDC was split on this topic at this time. She thanked Ms. Gundlach for providing the EDC with a great deal of background information on this topic. She reported she attended a Cable Commission meeting on April 6th where the group addressed its strategic plan and future budget. Brian Strub Councilmember Strub stated the Public Safety Department wanted to make the public aware that Severe Weather Awareness Week would begin on April 17th in the State of Minnesota. He thanked the President of the United Theological Seminary for holding an Open House to discuss the 2017 Street Rehabilitation project. He discussed several local theatrical productions taking place and encouraged the public to take these in. He congratulated the Irondale Robotics team for making it to the semi-finals in State. He then reviewed an article regarding New Brighton from a recent school district magazine. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported she attended the PREC meeting on April 5th where the group discussed a potential dog park in the City of New Brighton. She stated PREC also discussed a potential outdoor pickle ball court in the community. She explained PREC was addressing the bidding process for the Eagle’s Nest in order to ensure the project was completed this fall. She then commented on the need for additional low income housing in the metro area and understood there was a need to make the public aware of homelessness in this area. She explained the League of Women Voters would meet on Tuesday, April 18th at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen encouraged the public to continue to provide the City with input for the Comprehensive Plan via the City’s website or at the Town Hall meeting on Saturday, April 29th. He stated he would be attending the Metro Cities meeting on Thursday, April 20th. He welcomed the newly appointed Commissioners and thanked them for their service. He thanked all of the highly qualified New Brighton residents who interviewed for these positions. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson noted she recently attend the Rotary Club’s Gold Club fundraiser. She noted the Rotary Club annual Easter Egg Hunt would be on Saturday, April 15th at Driftwood Park for children up to seven years of age. She stated on Wednesday, May 3rd she would be attending the Leadership Luncheon for NYFS. She encouraged the public to considering this fundraising event. Adjournment Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. ___________________________ Valerie Johnson, Mayor ATTEST:______________________________ Terri Marohn, City Clerk Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.