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October 24 , 2017 Page 5 of 6 greater energy efficiencies in both the public and private sectors. He commented further on the benefits to the community and its local businesses. He did not believe there were any drawbacks to the City from this partnership. Councilmember Burg appreciated the fact that this item was pulled from the Consent Agenda as it allowed the Council to discuss the matter further. She reiterated the fact that this program was free and would greatly benefit the community. She believed being a member of this partnership would show the City’s commitment to improve the environment. 4 Ayes, 1 Nay (Bauman opposed)-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported the Eagle’s Nest was set to be open again on November 8 th and noted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony would be held on November 14 th. A grand re-opening would be held on November 18 th. He commented on the Teamster negotiations and stated he was very pleased with the final contract. He provided an update on the work that has bee n completed on the water treatment plant. He reviewed the hours City Hall would be open for early voting. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported the Cable Commission met on Thursday and discussed the future of the organization along with the 2018 budget. She explained an executive committee was appointed to assist with the search for a new Executive Director. She stated on October 3 rd the Council held a worksession meeting and her character was questioned. She believed that the New Brighton norms of behavior were not followed and was frustrated the meeting was not stopped. She believed all members of the Council should follow the norms of behavior and that she was owed an apology. Brian Strub Councilmember Strub reported the Planning Commission met on October 17th. He commented on the items addressed by this group. He noted the CPY Fall Gala would be held on Friday, October 27th and tickets were still available. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Lions Park prior to this meeting. She was pleased by the great turnout for this event and the fact that this park was a community build. She thanked the Lions Club for their generous contribution to this park, along with the businesses and residents that mad e donations to this fully accessible park. She indicated a cross country meet was recently held at Brightwood Hills. She stated the next PREC meeting would be held on November 1 st . Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen thanked the Lions for their support. He noted the Lions Club would be holding a fundraising wine tasting event at Adagio’s on November 15 th. Tickets were still available for this event. He explained the Rotary Club would now be holding a Thursday morning meeting at 7:00 a.m. at the New Brighton Exchange. He invited the public to attend a Fire Safety Open House at the Public Safety Department on Monday, October 30 th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. He encouraged residents to change their smoke detector batteries when they change their clocks on N ovember 4th when they push their clocks back an hour. Free 9-volt batteries were available at the Public Safety Department during business hours. He stated the Public Safety Commission would meet next on Monday, November 13 th at 6:30 p.m. He thanked the Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates