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March 10, 2020 Page 5 of 6 Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported PREC did not meet in March. She noted this group would be meeting next on Wednesday, April 1st. She explained she would be attending the Ramsey County League of Local Government meeting on Friday, March 13th at 7:30 a.m. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported the Public Safety Commission met on Monday, March 9th and received a presentation from Director Paetznick and Dave Matteson on Emergency Preparedness. He encouraged the public to view this meeting to gain a better understanding on how the City was prepared for COVID-19. He thanked Commissioners Cook and Malone for their dedicated service to the community on the Public Safety Commission. He indicated the Public Safety Commission would meet next on Monday, April 13th. He noted he would be serving as the liaison to the Planning Commission beginning in April. He reported VIPS would be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 18th from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. He encouraged residents to be careful driving through neighborhoods because there were more people and children out walking on the streets given the nice weather. He wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth reported she attended the Mobile City Hall Expo at Hansen Park. She stated this was a great event and she was pleased by the number of residents that attended. She explained the next Mobile City Hall Expo would be held at Freedom Park and she encouraged residents to consider attending this informative event. She stated she would be attending a Cable Commission meeting on Thursday, March 19th at 7:00 p.m. She noted she would be serving as the PREC liaison beginning in April. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported the EDC met on Wednesday, March 3rd where the group discussed the Benedictine Health Center expansion. He commented the group also addressed business outreach efforts, event tourism, and made a recommendation on the EDC Chair/Vice Chair positions. He stated the EDC would be meeting next on Wednesday, April 1st. He explained he would be serving as the Public Safety liaison for the remainder of 2020. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson reported the Council held interviews for Commission positions this evening. She noted additional interviews would be held on Tuesday, March 24th and appointments would be made after that meeting. She encouraged all residents that have not had their water meter replaced to contact the Public Works Department to have this done ASAP. She indicated the hiring process for the City Manager position was moving along and the Council had narrowed the field to four finalists with one being Acting City Manager Massopust. She commented further on the Meet and Greet event that would be held on Wednesday, March 18th with the four final candidates. She explained the Parks Master Plan was moving along and she encouraged the public to find an opportunity to provide the City with feedback. She discussed the upcoming Mobile City Hall Expo which would be held at Freedom Park on Thursday, April 9th and invited the community to attend. She stated the New Brighton Business Council would be meeting next on Thursday, March 19th at 7:30 a.m. at Delco. This meeting was open to all local business leaders. She encouraged the public to be safe, wash their hands and to sanitize their phones.