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March 10, 2020 Page 4 of 6 Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Allen to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mayor Johnson stated the Council was passing a Resolution recognizing the importance of birds in the City of New Brighton. Acting City Manager Massopust reported the City was passing this Resolution in an effort to be recognized as a Bird City USA. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported staff met with the Audubon Society about being a Bird City. He indicated there were very few Bird City’s in Minnesota and a residents suggested the City pursue this classification after noting the new bird species that were returning to the City after the work that was done in Hansen Park. He noted Xcel Energy would install two telephone poles for osprey and noted this would assist the City in becoming a Bird City. Mayor Johnson explained one telephone pole would be installed in Hansen Park and the other would be in Lions Park with the goal of attracting osprey. She stated this was a really neat initiative for the City to pursue. Councilmember Jacobsen indicated he was pleased the City was approving a cooperative agreement with the County for the park operations at Lions Park. He stated he also appreciated the fact the City was pursuing recreational grants from the DNR for Hansen Park to assist with improving the ballfields. Councilmember Burg reported the City Council was committed to improving the ballfields at Hansen Park and she was pleased the City would be pursuing grants to assist with these improvements. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Public Hearing None. Council Business None. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust Acting City Manager Massopust reported the passport office was open for the first time on a Saturday this past weekend and 14 applications were reviewed. He commented on the Parks Master Plan and noted the plan was being reviewed by Commissions for further input and the Council would be approving the plan in late April. He noted Director Schlichting attended a legislative hearing where the City’s whistle free zone was discussed and explained the next step was another committee meeting. Massopust reported the City was taking COVID-19 quite seriously and staff has been talking about how to address this public health concern. He noted the City would be deferring to Ramsey County Public Health recommendations and policies. He explained the Public Safety Department has great partnerships with other organizations in the community and had plans in place to ensure there was a continuity of services. He indicated the City had resources available on its website regarding COVID-19. Mayor Johnson commented further on how well trained the Public Safety Department was to address this public health concern. She explained the City was taking this issue very seriously and would have staff working from home if this became necessary. She reported the Council and staff would continue to address this matter on a daily, or hourly basis as necessary. 11. Consider Approving an Amendment to the Cooperative Agr. between Ramsey Co. and the City for Lions Park Operations. 12. Res. Authorizing the App. to the MN DNR for the Outdoor Recreation Grant for Hansen Park. 13. Res. Appointing License Bureau Supervisor, Leigh Crawford as the Deputy Registrar for Office #163. 14. Approve 2020 Strategic Plan. 15. Res. Supporting Infrastructure Accountability. 16. Authorization to Make App. for Complete Count Committee Census Grants. 17. Consider App. to Host a MN Greencorps Member. Public Hearing Council Business Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates