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January 14, 2020 Page 7 of 8 implement a number of zoning map changes necessary to bring the zoning map into compliance with the future land use map. All zoning changes are to correct long-standing zoning inconsistencies dating back a decade or more. Staff provided further comment on the proposed changes and recommended approval of the Ordinance. Councilmember Burg asked if staff received comments or concerns from the public. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported 1,700 public notifications were sent out and noted staff only received a handful of phone calls regarding the proposed zoning map changes. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust Acting City Manager Massopust reported staff enjoyed attending a strategic planning retreat with the City Council several weeks ago. He explained staff was reviewing the report from this session and was making suggested changes for the coming year and this would be discussed at the February 11th Council worksession. He indicated the Farmer’s Market would be held at the Community Center again this summer. He reported the Parks Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee would be meeting on Thursday, January 16th. He noted the ice castles would be open to the public on Friday, January 17th. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported PREC did not meet in January. She explained this group would meet next on Wednesday, February 5th. She stated the League of Women Voters would be hosting an event on at the New Brighton Community Center on Tuesday, January 21st at 7:00 p.m. where legislative interviews will be conducted. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported the Public Safety Commission met on Monday, January 13th. He thanked the Mayor for attending this meeting for him. He noted VIPS would be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, January 15th at the Community Center from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. He thanked the Public Works Department for working diligently to keep the City’s streets free and clear of snow. He wished everyone a safe and Happy New Year. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported the EDC did not meet in January. He reported this group would meet next on Wednesday, February 5th at 7:30 a.m. He stated he appreciated attending the staff/Council planning retreat. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson reported Connie Bernardy and the legislative Transportation Committee would be visiting New Brighton on Wednesday, January 15th to take a look at where bonding dollars could be spent in this community. She noted she would be highlighting Midtown Village and the whistle free zone in the City of New Brighton. She commented on the Be Heard on Cannabis Hearing that would be held at the New Brighton Community Center on Monday, January 27th at 7:00 p.m. She explained she would be attending a discussion on Sex Trafficking with the Mounds View/New Brighton multi-unit property owners at the Mounds View City Hall on Wednesday, January 15th at 10:00 a.m. She encouraged residents to purchase tickets for the ice castles online in order to guarantee a spot. She commented on the words she was able to share at a recent Parks and Recreation conference. She thanked the Bartz Brothers for their tremendous whale snow sculpture and encouraged all residents to visit Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates