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March 12, 2019 Page 3 of 3 She stated the group also discussed traffic concerns surrounding the Benedictine Health Center. She reported the Public Safety Commission would meet next on Monday, April 8th. She encouraged residents to change their fire alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported PREC met last Wednesday and discussed the projects the City would be completing in 2019. In addition, the group discussed park restroom use and maintenance. He commented on the new organizational chart for the Parks and Recreation Department and stated he fully supported the changes. He noted the City was working on a Comprehensive Parks Master Plan at this time. He invited the public to attend an upcoming parks neighborhood meeting which would be held on Thursday, March 21st at 6:00 p.m. at Sunny Square Park. He explained residents could also provide the City with feedback on its parks on the City’s website or on Facebook. He commented on the temporary lights and signage that had been installed in the City for the I-35W reconstruction project. He thanked all of the Commission candidates who interviewed and were interested in serving the community. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported she serves as the City’s liaison to NYFS. She noted this group was seeking a new executive director as Jerry Hromatka would be retiring in 2020. She explained she attended a Cable Commission meeting last week. She thanked CTV for their great work on behalf of the community. She discussed the Points of Light programing that CTV would be pursuing in 2019. She thanked the Public Works staff for keeping the City’s streets free and clear of snow. She explained the Planning Commission would meet next on Tuesday, March 19th at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson thanked staff for all of their efforts to renovate the City Council Chambers. She commented on a brochure she received from the Ramsey County Friends of the Library and encouraged the public to participate in the Paws to Read program. She thanked all of the individuals who applied and were interviewed for open Commission seats. She thanked the Public Works Department for all of their efforts and noted they were concentrating on clearing storm drains at this time. She indicated she would be attending the North Metro Mayors Association day at the Capitol next Wednesday. She provided the Council with a summary on the I-35W Coalition meeting she attended last week and noted trees would be cut down for the sound walls by March 31st. She stated on April 1st lane restrictions will begin on I-35W. She reported additional information regarding the I-35W MnPASS project was available on MnDOT’s website. Adjournment Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m. ___________________________ Valerie Johnson, Mayor ATTEST:______________________________ Terri Spangrud, City Clerk Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.