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February 11, 2020 Page 5 of 6 4 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust Acting City Manager Massopust reported the passport office was now open to the public. He hoped the passport office would be open on Saturdays in March. He explained a neighborhood meeting focusing on City Services would be held at Hansen Park on Thursday, February 20th at 6:00 p.m. He stated there has been some interest in Block B within the New Brighton Exchange and more information would be coming to the Council in the near future. He reported the legislative session began today and noted the whistle free zone in New Brighton was being considered. He indicated the City recently assisted the Bartz Brothers with taking down the snow sculpture. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported she was the City’s representative to Metro Cities. She described the work this advocacy group was completing on behalf of New Brighton. She stated PREC met on Wednesday, February 3rd where the Park Strategic Master Plan was discussed. She sent her condolences to former Mayor David Jacobson’s family. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported the Public Safety Commission met on Monday, February 10th where the group discussed parking restrictions on 1st Avenue NW and Campus Drive. He stated he appreciated the discussion that was held by this group and the way this group runs. He reminded the public to drive safely through the community while construction was occurring on I-35W as there was more traffic in the City. He stated he too was saddened by the passing of former Mayor Dave Jacobson and sent his condolences to the Jacobson family. He explained Mayor Jacobson was a tremendous mentor and asset to the community and would be dearly missed. He thanked staff for the great discussion that was held at the worksession meeting regarding the City’s strategic plan. He encouraged those interested in serving the community to consider applying for an open Commission position. He explained the ice castles are still at Long Lake Park and encouraged residents to get out and take advantage of this unique community event. He introduced his wife, Denise and a foreign exchange student who was staying with his family from Japan. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported stated he was looking forward to the City Services Expo that would be held at Hansen Park on Thursday, February 20th at 6:00 p.m. He reported the EDC would meet next on Wednesday, March 4th at 7:30 a.m. in the City Conference Room. He sent his condolences to the Jacobson family and thanked former Mayor David Jacobson for his dedicated public service to the community. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson stated former Mayor David Jacobson was always very supportive and kind to her and she sent her condolences to the entire Jacobson family. She encouraged the public to attend the City Services Expo on Thursday, February 20th at Hansen Park at 6:00 p.m. She noted the Tuesday, February 25th Council worksession meeting has been moved to Thursday, February 27th. She explained the Tuesday, March 3rd Council worksession has been moved to Monday, March 2nd. She invited the public to attend a Meet and Green with the new City Manager candidates on Wednesday, March 18th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates