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January 8, 2019 Page 6 of 7 Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter thanked the Council for their time at the recent retreat. He explained the City’s next newsletter was heading to the printer and would be sent to residents in the next week or two. He reported closest unit dispatching was the highlight story for the newsletter. He was pleased to report the closest unit dispatching system recently received an Innovation Award. He commented on the special legislation that was requested for NBE and discussed the success of the TIF Districts. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported the EDC met on Wednesday, January 2nd but noted he was unable to attend this meeting. He stated this group discussed Block B within NBE and reviewed results of a hotel study. He noted the old Korean Church site was now being referred to as the Interchange. He wished everyone a Happy New Year. Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth reported the Public Safety Department received an award for Local Government Innovation from the Humphrey Public School of Affairs at the University of Minnesota for the department’s closest unit dispatching system. She commended the Public Safety Department for all of their efforts on this initiative. She explained the City would be hosting a Blood Drive at the Community Center on Wednesday, January 16th from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. She stated the Public Safety Commission would be meeting next on Monday, January 14th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported PREC did not meet in January. He explained this group would be meeting next on Wednesday, February 6th at 6:30 p.m. He sent his condolences to Jerry Samuelson and family. He thanked staff for hosting a great strategic planning session on Saturday. He thanked Chair Hollimon for his thorough report and thanked all Commission members for their dedicated service to the City. He wished all New Brighton residents a happy 2019. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg thanked the Mayor for attending the Planning Commission meeting for her in December. She stated the Planning Commission would meet next on Tuesday, January 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. She explained the City Council was taking applications for open Commission seats at this time. She noted Commission appointments would occur in April. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson discussed a comment that was made on Facebook regarding the Public Safety Departments proactive work to address those not yielding to school busses. She encouraged all New Brighton residents to stop when school busses have their arms out and lights flashing. She encouraged all residents to be vigilant and watch out for their neighbors and to call 911 if something seemed amiss. She thanked staff and the City Council for all of their efforts at the recent strategic planning session. She commented on the important role Commissions played in the community and encouraged those interested to apply for an open seat. She thanked the Bartz brothers for their incredible snow sculpture. She stated she was proud of the sense of community their work brought to the City of New Brighton each year. Adjournment Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Announcements and Updates Adjournment The meeting adjourned