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May 9, 2017 Page 5 of 5 4 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter invited the Council to attend the National Police Week event on Thursday, May 18th at Salam Covenant at 11:00 a.m. He noted staff was in the final stages of due diligence with APi. He provided the Council with an update on TUV SUD and Lions Park. He was pleased to report the funding gap for Lions Park had been reduced from $40,000 to $7,400. Brian Strub Councilmember Strub reported he recently attended the Partnering for Education Luncheon. He thanked the community for their attending the recent Town Hall meeting. He thanked staff for putting together a solid program for this meeting. He sent a Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers in the community. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported she attended the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and noted this event was very well attended by over 100 individuals. She thanked Cindy Lusher for her assistance with this event. She noted the Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Dallas Shuuti. She explained PREC recently reviewed Lions Park and the Eagles Nest proposals. She stated PREC would be meeting again on May 10th to address these issues. She noted Dairy Queen would be donating 10% of its proceeds on Tuesday’s, beginning on May 23rd, for Park and Recreation Scholarships. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen noted National Police Week would begin Sunday, May 14th and would run through Saturday, May 20th. He invited the public to attend the ceremony being held at Salem Covenant Church on Thursday, May 18th at 11:00 a.m. He reminded the public that recreational fires were limited to three feet in diameter and residents were required to have a water source nearby. He thanked staff for their dedicated work on behalf of the residents of New Brighton. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson reported the Stockyard Days Committee was meeting monthly at The Exchange. Those interested in serving on this committee were encouraged to contact the Mayor. She stated work continues on the Comprehensive Plan. She thanked Council and staff for all of their assistance at the Town Hall meeting. She explained she recently spoke at a Community Support Center event and thanked this group for the great work they were doing for New Brighton residents. She stated she would be attending the law enforcement event next Thursday morning. Adjournment Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m. ___________________________ Valerie Johnson, Mayor ATTEST:______________________________ Terri Marohn, City Clerk Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.