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January 22, 2019 Page 8 of 9 been held by the DX Response Team and noted John and Rick were reaching out to the Department of Justice. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported the EDC would be meeting next on Wednesday, February 6th at 7:30 a.m. He explained the City was taking applications for open Commission seats through the beginning of February. Those interested should contact City Hall or visit the City’s website for further information. He stated he appreciated the report the Inclusive Community Task Force provided to the City Council at their worksession meeting this evening. He thanked the Kitchen Kut Ups and Dairy Queen for their generous donations to the City. He thanked all of the residents that were in attendance tonight for being engaged in the community. He stated the City Council was listening and was taking into consideration the ideas, comments and concerns that have been voiced. He then discussed the numerous ways the City was exploring to better reach the community. He reported the City has heard there was a need to grow and diversify its housing stock and this concern had led the Council to consider a housing development on the old New Brighton Elementary School site. Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth reported she attended the Public Safety Commission meeting on Monday, January 14th noting the group received a presentation on the City’s hazardous materials response team. She explained there was no parking on City streets after three (3) inches of snowfall until the snow has been plowed to the curb. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported PREC would meet next on Wednesday, February 6th at 6:30 p.m. He stated the Health Expo was held on Saturday, January 12th and was very well attended. He commented further on the contributions Char Samuelson made to the community and noted she left good marks on the City. He sent his condolences to the entire Samuelson family. He thanked all of the residents that had reached out to him with their comments or concerns regarding the old New Brighton Elementary School redevelopment. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported Char Samuelson was a colleague and neighbor of hers. She described the numerous ways Char Samuelson had impacted the community in a positive manner. She discussed how the Council was working to hear all of the voices and concerns of the New Brighton residents. She thanked City Manager Lotter for putting together the community engagement timeline that was presented this evening. She explained the Planning Commission would meet next on Tuesday, February 19th. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson reported she met with the North Metro Mayors Association last week and explained this group discussed legislative goals for the region. She reported the school district had been made aware of the City’s interest in redeveloping the old New Brighton School site and indicated the school district was able to support this growth in the community. She encouraged those present to participate in the Parks Strategic Planning process by visiting the City’s website and participating in the pinpoint survey. She suggested those interested in serving the community in a more active way to consider applying for a Commission seat. Adjournment Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.