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<br />Mayor Johnson asked if these actions would change if it was a lifelong friend. <br /> <br />Ms. O’Rourke stated she would act in the same way, regardless of who came to her with the concern. She <br />would have empathy and listen to their concern. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dunsworth reported each commission is tasked with making recommendations to the City <br />Council. She asked how Ms. O’Rourke would respond if she disagreed with a policy or Ordinance already in <br />place. <br /> <br />Ms. O’Rourke stated this would depend on if there was a valid reason and if a change was needed. She <br />commented trust was in place for a reason. She indicated she would talk to the City Council on this issue and <br />otherwise would work within the existing policy framework. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jacobsen asked what the City’s biggest challenges were. <br /> <br />Ms. O’Rourke understood the City was working to create inclusiveness and participating in the community. <br />She stated this could probably be enhanced along with economic development. <br /> <br />Councilmember Allen asked if she was interested in land uses and variances; diversity and accessibility; <br />economic programs, retention and development; the impact of recreation on the community; or the impacts of <br />public safety. <br /> <br />Ms. O’Rourke stated she was most interested in Parks and Recreation and the environment. She commented <br />land use would be her second option. <br /> <br />Mayor Johnson thanked Ms. O’Rourke for applying to volunteer with the City. She asked if Ms. O’Rourke <br />had any questions for the Council. <br /> <br />Ms. O’Rourke asked what types of recommendations the Council was looking for from Commission members. <br /> <br />Mayor Johnson explained Commissioners work for the City Council. She indicated the City had a new Parks <br />and Recreation Director that was quite dynamic and open to change within the system. She commented the <br />Council may seek recommendations from PREC on recycling food waste, a splash pad or a potential pickle <br />ball court. She stated that recommendations can also come straight from Commissioners to the City Council as <br />well. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jacobsen anticipated PREC would also be reviewing each of the City’s parks in order to <br />ensure they are properly being programmed for the community. <br /> <br />Mayor Johnson thanked Ms. O’Rourke for her time and commented on the process the C ouncil would be <br />following for the Commission appointments. <br /> <br />Mayor Johnson welcomed Tim McQuillan. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dunsworth asked Tim to tell the Council a little bit about himself and his experiences in the <br />community. <br /> <br />Tim McQuillan stated he moved to New Brighton in July of 1987. He commented he has served as an election <br />judge at St. John’s. He indicated he was not that involved in the community while he was working because he