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Council Worksession February 26, 2019 5:00 pm Present: Mayor Valerie Johnson Councilmember Graeme Allen Councilmember Paul Jacobsen Absent: Councilmember Mary Burg Councilmember Emily Dunsworth Staff in Attendance: Dean Lotter, Terri Spangrud Guests in Attendance: Max Nundahl, Amelia Kuiper, Stephanie Kitzhaber, Bret Fynewever Commission Applicant Interviews Spangrud reported the Council would be interviewing four candidates for Commission positions this evening. She reviewed the information provided by the applicants. Mayor Johnson welcomed Max Nundahl. She asked Max to tell the Council a little bit about himself and his experiences in the community. Max Nundahl stated he has been a New Brighton resident his whole life. He spent summers during college working for the Public Works Department. He noted he joined the fire department two years ago and recently became a homeowner in New Brighton. He indicated he works for one of API’s companies, JAMAR. Councilmember Jacobsen asked why he had decided to apply to serve on a City Commission. Mr. Nundahl explained he was looking to get more involved. He stated the industry in which he serves for his career leads him to pursue economic development. Councilmember Allen asked why he would be a good person to represent the community and advise the City Council. Mr. Nundahl reported from a generation standpoint, he could provide a new or different perspective. He Mayor Johnson asked what the most important responsibilities a commission member had to the community. Mr. Nundahl stated this would be a direct involvement in the community while acting as a liaison. Councilmember Jacobsen asked how he would respond if a member of the community were to contact him expressing opposition to an item being addressed by your commission. Mr. Nundahl commented he would address this head on, with a one on one conversation or with a team. He stated he would get more parties involved if necessary.