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November 26, 2019 Page 2 of 5 Commission Minutes Mayor Johnson received the following minutes on behalf of the City:  EDC Minutes from October 2, 2019. Special Order of Business 1. Life Saving Award. Public Safety Director Paetznick reported on July 11, 2019 around 5:30 pm, New Brighton police officers responded to the Garden View Apartments on a child found at the bottom of the outdoor pool. After rescuing the victim from the water, officers performed lifesaving measures along with Allina paramedics and successfully revived the 15-year-old victim. Dr. Charlie Lick, Allina Medial, thanked the New Brighton Public Safety Department for their quick response. He commented on the bundle of care and equipment that was used to revive Emanuel after being underwater for 17 minutes. He then described the benefits of doing heads up CPR and noted this method was used on Emanuel. Dr. Curt Bramer thanked the responders for their efforts. He discussed the team that worked with Dr. Lurie and noted they were all celebrating the life of Emanuel. Public Safety Director Paetznick recognized the first responders that saved Emanuel. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. Mayor Johnson thanked the first responders for their tremendous efforts. She stated she was thrilled to have Emanuel in attendance this evening. Emanuel’s mom thanked the first responders for working to resuscitate and save her son. Emanuel’s dad stated he appreciated the opportunity to thank the officers and EMS responders that worked on his son. He sent God’s blessings to all of the first responders and doctors who worked to bring his son back to life. Mayor Johnson asked what school Emanuel attended. Emanuel stated he attended Osseo Senior High School at this time. 2. Proclamation Recognizing the Contributions of City Manager Dean Lotter. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to approve a Proclamation Recognizing the Contributions of City Manager Dean Lotter. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Mayor Johnson read a proclamation in full for the record recognizing City Manager Lotter for his 13 years of dedicated service to the City of New Brighton and wished him well in his new position with the City of Eureka, California. She stated she appreciated all City Manager Lotter has done for the City of New Brighton and appreciated the fact that he has been a strong voice for the community. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. Councilmember Burg thanked City Manager Lotter for moving New Brighton in a better direction through the hard times. She indicated she was a better person for having worked with him and wished City Manager Lotter well in his new endeavor. Councilmember Dunsworth stated she appreciated all of City Manager Lotter’s efforts behind the scenes and how his hard work and determination made it easier for her to do her job. She thanked him for this. Councilmember Allen commented he appreciated the legacy City Manager Lotter would leave with the City through its tagline, “Building Tomorrow Today”. He stated City Manager Lotter has built an amazing team at City Hall and would be leaving the City in a very good place. He thanked City Manager Lotter for sharing his professionalism and knowledge with him. He wished City Manager Lotter and his wife Wendy all the best on their new adventure. Commission Minutes Special Order of Business 1. Life Saving Award. 2. Proclamation Recognizing the Contributions of City Manager Dean Lotter.