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April 28, 2020 Page 6 of 8 Councilmember Jacobsen agreed stating the Council had strong candidates to interview. He thanked each of the residents who had stepped forward expressing an interest to serve the City. He stated he was amazed by the talent the Council had choose from. Councilmember Allen thanked everyone who applied for this vacancy and for being willing to serve the community. He explained the quality of the City’s output was a direct reflection of those willing to put in the work. He encouraged the residents that were not selected to get involved and stay involved in order for the community to be reflective of the needs of its citizens. Mayor Johnson thanked all of the residents who applied for this position. She encouraged those who had not been selected to get involved in the community. A roll call vote was taken. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain (Councilmember Burg)-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust City Manager Massopust reported the license bureau would be opening on May 4th. He explained services would look differently. He noted the passport office would be open by appointment only and these appointments would have to be set up online. He reported if residents have questions regarding City services they should visit the City’s website or call City Hall. He stated the Community Center would remain closed through June 1st. He indicated the City was still providing all essential services, police and fire were responding to calls. In closing, he wished Councilmember Burg all the best and thanked her for her dedicated service to the City of New Brighton. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson reported this past weekend there was a drive over at the Public Safety Department for fabric masks. She thanked all who participated in this event. She commented on a meeting she attended virtually with area Mayor’s where financial impacts due to COVID- 19 was discussed. She explained local fraternal organizations and other non-profits have formed a coalition to assist with COVID-19 efforts. She indicated the goal of this organization was to raise $150,000. She stated the New Brighton Community Action Group has made over 4,000 calls to check in on New Brighton residents. She described how the Public Safety Department has been working to stay safe and healthy. She noted there were four nursing homes in the community that have COVID-19 amongst their residents and safe. She commented it was a lonely time for these residents. She encouraged residents to consider sending a greeting card or message to a resident at a local nursing home. Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth thanked everyone who interviewed for the Council vacancy. She noted PREC did not meet in April. She stated she appreciated the tremendous efforts of staff to keep the City up and running, while also showing a great deal of care for New Brighton’s residents. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen thanked the Planning Commission for meeting virtually with a Public Hearing in April. He stated he was very proud of how well this meeting went. He commented further on the items discussed by the Planning Commission, which included a Solar Ordinance. He discussed the calls that were being made to New Brighton households and explained if residents were in need of assistance he encouraged them to reach out. He stated he would miss Councilmember Burg and thanked her for laying such a strong foundation for the City of New Brighton. He welcomed Nasreen Fynewever to the Council and stated he Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates