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January 9, 2018 Page 1 of 5 IiYOf NEW COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS BRU r1�.Vu THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON thu City that works fur }u Pursuant to notice thereof, a regular meeting of the New Brighton City Council was held Tuesday January 9, 2018 at 6:30 pm in the New Brighton Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Allen, Burg, Dunsworth, and Jacobsen Absent: Also Present: Dean Lotter -City Manager, Sarah Sonsalla-City Attorney, Brenda Davitt-Finance Director, Terri Spangrud-City Clerk Call to Order Call to Order Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Pled2c ofAllegianee/Swearing in of Newly Elected Council Members Mayor Johnson led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. City Clerk Spangrud administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Johnson and newly elected Councilmembers Graeme Allen and Emily Dunsworth. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. Mayor Johnson welcomed Councilmember Dunsworth and Councilmember Allen to the City Council. Public Comment Forum Mayor Johnson opened the Public Forum for comments from the public. Jim Senden, 507 17th Avenue NW, stated he was a former Mayor of New Brighton. He explained he has lived in New Brighton for the past 50 years and noted he lived adjacent to Hanson Park. He commented on the project that was underway at Hanson Park and expressed concern with the lack of communication between the City and the residents. He discussed a conversation he had with the project engineer regarding a compromise proposal proposed by the west side neighbors in November of 2017. He stated this proposal was forwarded to each Councilmember and he has yet to receive a response from the project engineer or the City Councilmembers. He expressed concern with the height of the dredge material that had been placed in the park. It was his understanding that the height of the dredge material and ditch would remain as is. He requested the Council speak with the RCWD regarding this project as the neighbors were not happy with its progress and to respond to his email. Approval of A eg nda Approval of'the JamkTy 9, 2018 Council Agenda. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Allen to approve the agenda as submitted. Pledge of Allegiance/ Swearing in of Newly, Elected Council Members Public Comment Forum Approval of Agenda Approval of the January 9, 2018 Agenda.