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MINUTES New Brighton Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting – November 2, 2016 7:30 a.m. Members/Liaisons Present: Chair Paul Zisla, Commissioners Bob Benke, Monica Garcia-Perez, Mike Murlowski, Harry Carter and Graeme Allen Members/Liaisons Absent: Commissioners Kevin Peck Staff Present: Janice Gundlach – Assistant Director of Community Assets & Development/Planning Director and Craig Schlichting – Director of Community Assets & Development Also Present: Call to Order Chairperson Zisla called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. Approval of Agenda Motion by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Chair Zisla to approve the agenda as presented. Approved 6-0 Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner Garcia-Perez to approve the minutes from the October 5, 2016 meeting. Approved 6-0 Report from Council Liaison Schlichting noted the Council approved the improvements for Lions Park. He reported the grading work would begin yet this fall. He described how the park expenses would be split between the City and County. He reported the intent would be to open the park in 2018. Gundlach discussed the location of the park along with the amenities included within the park. Sense of Place Chair Zisla stated he was in favor of the EDC making a motion and formal recommendation to the City Council. Gundlach reviewed a memo that would be presented to the City Council regarding sense of place, along with the three key elements that were to be addressed by the EDC. Commissioner Garcia-Perez suggested questions be included in the next Community Survey to address sense of place. Gundlach stated she has brought this desire to City Manager Lotter. Discussion ensued regarding the Community Survey and potential questions that should be written into the survey. Chair Zisla believed the previous questions were too broad and did not fairly reflect on the efforts of the EDC. Commissioner Allen agreed.