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April 14, 2020 Page 3 of 4 times a day on this topic. He explained all public facilities would remain closed through May 4th but explained the City would continue to provide all essential services. He noted the license bureau as completing limited work at this time through the drop box. He indicated staff was discussing summer programming and would be making decisions in the coming days and weeks. He noted the City’s communication channels would have further information on how summer programming would proceed. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported she visited City Hall to purchase vehicle tabs. She thanked City staff for working diligently through this crisis to continue to provide services for New Brighton residents. She noted she received a call from the St. Paul Pioneer Press regarding her letter of resignation and explained she shared why she chose to resign from her position. She stated this was a difficult decision for her to make but indicated it was the right thing for her to do for herself and her family at this time. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported he was happy the license bureau was still open for service. He thanked all City staff members that were working so hard to keep all City services functioning. He commented Midtown Village was taking appointments to view Pulte’s model townhome. He thanked Councilmember Burg for serving as a mentor to him and for her dedicated service to the City of New Brighton. Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth encouraged all residents to get out and be active in the City’s parks but to be mindful of gathering. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen thanked City staff for all of their tremendous efforts to keep the City running through the crisis. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson encouraged all residents to be counted and to register their household for the 2020 Census. She explained Councilmember Burg has resigned which meant the City Council would have an open seat beginning in May. She invited those interested in serving to visit the City’s website to fill out an application. She explained interviews would be held at the April 28th Council worksession meeting for the open seat and an appointment would be made at the April 28th City Council meeting. She explained the appointee would serve the City from May 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Mayor Johnson thanked the public for adhering to the social distancing and stay at home requirements. She cautioned the public and noted the reopening of the community would be a slow process. She reported all essential services were operational at this time and would remain in place. She explained the Community Resource Group has made 2,500 calls to check in with the City’s most vulnerable residents and stated a second round of calls would be made. She encouraged residents to be honest with City staff if they were in need of assistance. She stated she was very proud of the great work being done by the City and urged residents to continue to be patient.