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April 10, 2018 Page 2 of 7 Commission Minutes Mayor Johnson received the following minutes on behalf of the City: • PREC Minutes from March 7, 2018. • EDC Minutes from March 7, 2018. Special Order of Business 1. Arbor Day Proclamation for April 27, 2018. Mayor Johnson read a proclamation in full for the record declaring April 27, 2018 to be Arbor Day in the City ofNew Brighton. She stated she was really proud ofthe fact New Brighton has been a Tree City for the past 36 years. 2. Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS) Presentation. City Manager Lotter reported Jerry Hromatka finm Northeast Youth and Family Services had a presentation for the City Council. Jerry Hromatka, Executive Director for Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS), thanked the Council for their time. He explained NYFS works with children ages 5 to 21 and serves over 4,000 youth and their families each year. He noted the three main programs NYFS focused on were mental health, day treatment and community service. The value of connecting youth with seniors was further discussed. He commented on the services and benefits that were provided to New Brighton residents in 2017. Trends in the community were discussed along with the partnerships NYFS has in place. He invited the City Council to consider attending the Leadership Lunch which would be held on Wednesday, May 1d and the Mayor's Challenge Golf Toumament on Monday, June I Ph. He described NYFS's revenue sources and thanked the City for their continued support. Councilmember Burg requested further information on the senior chore program. Mr. Hromatka discussed the great work being conducted through the senior chore program and encoul aged members ofthe community seeking services to contact NYFS to learn more about the program. Councilmember Allen thanked Mr. Hromatka for his presentation. He asked how families get to know about NYFS. Mr. Hromatka described how clients were referred to NYFS for services through the local schools and police departments. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked Mr. Hromatka for the great work he was completing on behalf ofthe community. He discussed the benefits of reaching youth at an early age. Mayor Johnson appreciated the way NYFS was working to address mental health in the community. She noted New Brighton would have a table at the NYFS Leadership Luncheon. Councilmember Dunsworth thanked Mr. Hromatka for his presentation and for the great work being done by NYFS. Consent Auenda 1. Consolidated Approval of Payments of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) 3952-3607, ACH Payments 3586-3606, & Vouchers 155436-155487 for a total of $2,557,996.03. 2. Consider Approval of Final Payment to Commercial Recreation Specialists for the Replacement of the Eagles Nest Indoor Playground. 3. Resolution to Consider Cost Share Agreement with Rice Creek Watershed District for a 2018 Urban Stormwater Remediation Cost -Share Program for Lions Park Stormwater Re -use. Commission Minutes Special Order of Business 1. Arbor Day Proclamation for April 27, 2018. 2. Noitheast Youth and Family Services (NYFS) 1 m-tltwim. Consent Agenda 1. EFT Pay 3952-3607, ACHPay3586-3606, & Vouchers 155436-155487. 2. Final Pay to Comm. Rec. Spec. Eagles Nest Indoor Playground. 3. Res. Cost Share Agr. RCWD for Lions Pk Stormwater Re -use.