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June 13, 2017 Page 3 of 6 the City of New Brighton 20 Naloxone First Responder Kits to be used in saving lives. The Public Safety Department will be placing these kits in to service and they will allow us to immediately administer the drug to counteract the physiological effects of an opioid overdose. Staff sincerely appreciates the donation of these kits, and despite the immeasurable tragedy of losing a loved one to this epidemic, staff is confident that the memory of Jake will live on in all of the lives these kits will be responsible for saving. Sherry Schmouse, For Jake’s Sake Foundation representative, introduced herself to the Council and explained she lost her son Jake four years ago to a heroin overdose. She stated was now working to help people through this tragedy. Jack Pracik, For Jake’s Sake Foundation representative, explained they started this foundation shortly after Jake’s death in 2013. He reported they have been fundraising and doing good things to educate the public. He stated the best thing they can do is get the word out. It was his hope a bill would pass next year in order to provide for educational curriculum across the State for 5th, 7th and 9th grade on the dangers heroin use. Councilmember Burg thanked the representatives for coming and sharing their story. She asked how the foundation was using the funds that were raised. Ms. Schmouse explained the funds were used to educate the public, educate schools, to continue to spread Jake’s story, help kids get into treatment, and to donate Narcan to Police Departments. Councilmember Bauman stated she was very sorry for this family’s loss. She discussed the numerous ways heroin was being brought into the country and understood this was a terrible epidemic. She believed it was very important to continue to educate the public. Councilmember Jacobsen explained he worked closely with Minnesota Youth and Teen Challenge and understood the concerns of heroin. He thanked the For Jake’s Sake Foundation for their generosity and for their great work to better educate the public. Mayor Johnson appreciated the representatives for their bravery and for working to make an impact in the community. She stated she was very sorry for their loss but thanked the For Jake’s Sake Foundation for providing the New Brighton Public Safety Department with 20 Narcan kits. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Consent Agenda 1. Consider Approval of Payments of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) 1776-1942 & Vouchers 153750 to 153888 for a total of $1,562,020.25. 2. Consideration of Request for Exemption from Lawful Gambling License – Community Partners with Youth. 3. Consider Repealing Chapter 29, Article 4, Section 29-58 through 29-63 Regarding Bicycles from the City Code. 4. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an Inspection Services Agreement with Rum River Ventures, LLC for contract building inspection services. 5. Consideration of Application for a Transient Merchant License for New Brighton Farmers Market. 6. Consideration of Transfer of Off Sale Liquor License – Clocktower Liquor. 7. Consideration of Transfer of Tobacco License – Clocktower Liquor. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Consent Agenda 1. Payments of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) 1776-1942 & Vouchers 153750 to 153888. 2. Exem. Lawful Gmbl. Lic – Comm. Partners with Youth. 3. Rep. Chapter 29, Art. 4, Sec. 29-58 to 29-63 Re. Bicycles from City Code. 4. Mayor & City Mgr enter Insp. Ser. Agr Rum River Ventures, LLC 5. Trans. Merchant Lic. for New Brighton Farmers Market. 6. Transfer of Off Sale Liquor Lic. – Clocktower Liquor. 7. Transfer Tobacco Lic. – Clocktower Liquor.