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MINUTES Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission September 5, 2018 City Hall Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Fields. II. Roll Call: Members Present: Commissioners Kevin Fields (Chair), Pam Axberg, Matt Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Abe McEathron, Julia O’Rourke, and Mike Santi. Members Absent: Commissioners Jack Brunell and Nick Quade. Also Present: Director Jennifer Fink; Tim McQuillan; and Council Member Paul Jacobsen. III. Approval of Agenda Motion by Axberg, seconded by Johnson to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 7- 0. IV. Approval of Minutes Motion by O’Rourke, seconded by Santi to approve the August 1, 2018 minutes as presented. Motion carried 7-0. V. Business Items A. Informational Presentation from the Inclusive Community Task Force – Tim McQuillan, Vice Chair of the Inclusive Community Task Force Director Fink reported the Commission would be receiving an update from Tim McQuillan who serves on the Inclusive Community Task Force. Tim McQuillan, Vice Chair of the Inclusive Community Task Force, introduced himself to the Commission and explained he has been a resident of New Brighton for just over 30 years. He reported the Mayor had asked him to serve on the Inclusive Community Task Force. He provided a brief overview on the task forces initial directives which were to identify barriers, cultivate connections, pursue partnerships, look at diverse workforce and housing, public space welcome and examine need for Inclusive Commission. He commented transportation was a main concern for New Brighton residents and the ability to get downtown. He reported the group would continue to meet through 2018 and would be drafting a report for the City Council which would be completed by December 18th.