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January 22, 2019 Page 3 of 9 serving on the I-35W Coalition and looked forward to working with Mr. Connelly on this initiative. 2. Recognition of Patrice Atkinson, Recreation Supervisor, and her 18 years of service. Parks and Recreation Director Fink stated Patrice Atkinson has served the City for the past 18 years in group fitness, aquatics, in the Eagle’s Nest and in many other capacities at the New Brighton Community Center. She explained Patrice was offered a great position with the City of Brooklyn Park and wished her well in her new role. Mayor Johnson read a proclamation in full for the record recognizing Patrice Atkinson for her 18 years of dedicated service to the City of New Brighton. 3. Recognition of Jodelle Olson, naming her as a City Ambassador upon her retirement. Parks and Recreation Director Fink stated Parks and Recreation staff has come out in force to support Jodelle Olson and to congratulate her for her 41 years of service to the City of New Brighton. She explained she was sad to see Jodelle go but wished her all the best in the next chapter of her life. Mayor Johnson read a proclamation in full for the record recognizing Jodelle Olson for her 41 years of dedicated service to the City of New Brighton and naming her as a City Ambassador upon her retirement. Councilmember Burg stated she was working with the City at the same time Jodelle was hired. She explained it has been an honor to be Jodelle’s friend over the years and thanked her for her dedicated service to the community. Councilmember Jacobsen commented 41 years of service to the City was an amazing accomplishment. He thanked Jodelle for her service and noted she has left a lasting impact on the community. Councilmember Allen thanked Jodelle for her strong commitment to making this a great community. He stated he was super impressed by all Jodelle had accomplished over the years. He encouraged Jodelle to enjoy her retirement. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. 4. Honoring the Life of Char Samuelson, former City Councilmember and State Representative. Mayor Johnson stated Char Samuelson had a big impact on Councilmember Jacobsen and for this reason he would be presenting this item. Councilmember Jacobsen commented Char Samuelson was a mentor to him throughout his life. He read a proclamation in full for the record recognized the passing of Char Samuelson and thanked her for her dedicated service to the City of New Brighton and to the greater community as a City Councilmember and State Representative. He sent his condolences to the Samuelson family. 5. Honoring the Life of Earl Bakken, founder of Medtronic. Mayor Johnson stated Councilmember Dunsworth had a connection with the Bakken family and for this reason she would be presenting this item. Councilmember Dunsworth read a proclamation in full for the record recognizing the passing of Earl Bakken, the founder of Medtronic and sent her condolences to the Bakken family. Consent Agenda 1. Consider Approval of Payments of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) 6359 – 6509, ACH Payments 6351-6520 & Vouchers 156817-156872 for a total of $1,633,982.21. 2. Consider Resolution accepting 2018 donations from the Kitchen Kut Ups. 3. Consider Resolution accepting 2018 donations from the Dairy Queen – Old Highway 8. 2. Recognition of Patrice Atkinson, Recreation Supervisor, and her 18 years of service. 3. Recognition of Jodelle Olson, naming her as a City Ambassador upon her retirement. 4. Honoring the Life of Char Samuelson, former City Councilmember and State Representative. 5. Honoring the Life of Earl Bakken, found of Medtronic. Consent Agenda 1. Pay EFT 6359 – 6509, ACH Pay 6351-6520 & Vouchers 156817-156872. 2. Res. 2018 Donate. Kitchen Kut Ups. 3. Res 2018 Donations from the Dairy Queen.