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April 23, 2019 Page 3 of 9 Chaplain to the New Brighton Public Safety Department. He stated he was ordained in 2014 and has been very blessed by serving this community. Linda Harmon introduced herself to the Council and encouraged the community to get involved in the numerous ministry opportunities that were offered at St. John’s Church. Pat Rother explained he was a member of the Communications Team at St. John’s Church. He discussed the events that had been planned by the church for the year-long celebration for the church’s 50th Anniversary. 2. Recognition of Scott Boller, naming him as a City Ambassador upon his retirement. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to approve a Proclamation recognizing Scott Boller for his years of dedicated service to the City of New Brighton and naming him as a City Ambassador upon his retirement. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Mayor Johnson recognized Scott Boller and thanked him for his 28 years of dedicated service to the City. She reported Scott would be named as a City Ambassador upon his retirement. Councilmember Burg thanked Mr. Boller for all of his efforts on behalf of the community. She thanked him for staying on with the City and for committing to the completion of the water treatment plant. She wished him all the best in his retirement. Councilmember Jacobsen stated he had never met anyone so passionate about their work. He thanked Mr. Boller for sharing his talents with the City of New Brighton and wished him a happy retirement. Councilmember Allen thanked Mr. Boller for his service to the community and for leaving the City with a great water infrastructure. He wished him well in his retirement. Councilmember Dunsworth explained she had not had a great deal of time to work with Mr. Boller but stated in her short time as a Councilmember she has learned a tremendous amount from him. She commended Mr. Boller for all of his efforts to keep the City’s services running smoothly and efficiently. She thanked him for his service and wished him all the best in his retirement. Mayor Johnson discussed the importance of the City having safe, clean drinking water and noted the City’s new water treatment plant was completed due to Mr. Boller’s efforts. She thanked him for this and for being a great steward in the Public Works Department and wished him a long and happy retirement. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting thanked Mr. Boller for his 28 years of service to the community. He discussed the projects Mr. Boller had completed in the community over the years and congratulated him on a tremendous career. Scott Boller thanked the Council for the recognition and stated it had been a real honor to serve this community. City Manager Lotter commented Mr. Boller was leaving big shoes to fill and would be truly missed. He thanked Mr. Boller for his service to the City and wished him all the best in his retirement. 3. Proclamation designating May 12-19, 2019 as National Police Week in the City of New Brighton. Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to approve a Proclamation designating May 12-19, 2019 as National Police Week in the City of New Brighton. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Mayor Johnson read a proclamation in full for the record declaring May 12, 2019 through May 19, 2019 as National Police Week in the City of New Brighton. He thanked Public Safety Director Paetznick for his great leadership on behalf of the community. Councilmember Jacobsen stated the general public doesn’t always appreciate the efforts of police officers or 2. Recognition of Scott Boller, naming him as a City Ambassador upon his retirement. 3. Proclamation designating May 12-19 as National Police Week in the City of New Brighton.