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March 13, 2018 Page 5 of 5 City Commission or Taskforce position. He appreciated the fact these individuals wanted to make a difference in their community. He thanked Andre Barte for his dedicated service to the City and wished him well in his new position. He also thanked Ms. Kunish-Podin and Senator Laine for attending this evening and for all of their hard work on behalf of the City of New Brighton. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported she attended the Public Safety Commission last Monday where the group received an update on Cleveland Avenue and the MNPass project. She noted the Public Safety Department would be conducting several training events at the Korean Church in cooperation with the County. She encouraged all of the Council to attend the upcoming volunteer appreciation luncheon which will be held on Sunday, April 22nd. She thanked Paul Allen for his service on the Public Safety Commission. She commented on the CPY luncheon and thanked all who were able to make contributions at this event. She noted the next VIPS Blood Drive would be held on Wednesday, March 28th from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Public Safety building. She noted PREC met on Monday, March 7th where the group received a report from the City Forester. She thanked Commissioners Megan Eischen and Larry Justin for their service on PREC. She reviewed the number of visits the Eagle’s Nest has had since its grand reopening in November. She thanked the legislative team for coming in tonight to provide an update and hear from the Council. She noted MNlars has to be fixed. She thanked Andre Barte for his years of service to the City in the IT Department. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson thanked Senator Laine and Representative Kunish-Podin for their efforts on behalf of the City. She understood that MNlars was a concern for the City and that the State was working to correct this matter. She reported the City was still on schedule to switch over to New Brighton water in the fall of 2018. She commented on a recent meeting she attended with local business leaders and Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development/ Planning Director Gundlach. She thanked all who stepped forward to serve as Commissioners or taskforce members. She noted she received a letter from a concerned citizen regarding train noise in the City and indicated she would be responding to this individual. She offered her heartfelt thanks to Andre Barte for his 25 years of service to the City. Adjournment Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m. ___________________________ Valerie Johnson, Mayor ATTEST:______________________________ Sandra Daniloff, Deputy City Clerk Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.