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April 28, 2020 Page 7 of 8 looked forward to working with her on the City Council. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported he served on the Public Safety Commission and this group did not meet in March or April. He thanked staff and the team that was reaching out to the residents of New Brighton for their tremendous efforts to build community. He thanked Councilmember Burg for her humor, service and friendship. He welcomed Nasreen Fynewever to the City Council. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg thanked the Council for their kind words. She stated NYFS would be holding their Leadership Luncheon virtually on Wednesday, May 6th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. She explained this was a fundraising event that would help NYFS assist youth in the community. She thanked the City Council and staff for being a cohesive unit while working through and addressing COVID-19. She reported the Farmer’s Market would be open on Wednesday, June 3rd at the New Brighton Community Center. Councilmember Burg explained her retirement plan was in place prior to all of this happening. She indicated her original plan was to end her term in December of 2019 and 2020 would be filled by someone else. However, with the City Manager leaving she wanted to assist with the hiring of a new City Manager. She stated she was proud of the developments that have occurred during her tenure on the City Council. Councilmember Burg reported she was proud of the work that was done at the Northwest Quadrant and the affordable housing projects that were completed with the use of TIF. She commented things were tense at times and she was pleased with how well this City Council was working on behalf of the people of New Brighton. She looked forward to the Council moving forward with more environmental initiatives. She noted she was proud of the fact the City had moved to even year elections as this was a cost saving measure and had better voter turnout. She commended the City Council for proudly leading together. Councilmember Burg thanked Mayor Johnson for her leadership and stated she was sorry to hear about the passing of her mother. She thanked her co-Councilmembers for being an outstanding group of individuals. She stated she appreciated the friendship she had with each one of them. She thanked Steve Larson for being a mentor to her. She thanked Bob Benke for leading the City into new developments through TIF districts. She thanked staff and the City’s Commissioners for leading together. Councilmember Burg thanked her mom and dad for teaching her that what you do and what you say matters. She stated this was a really hard time and what we do matters. She thanked the residents of New Brighton for putting their trust in her. Lastly, she thanked her family and her husband for his tremendous support. She commented on the amount of time they allowed her to give to the City. She welcomed Nasreen Fynewever to the City Council. Mayor Johnson thanked Councilmember Burg for serving with grace. She commended Councilmember Burg for a job well done on behalf of the City of New Brighton. She wished Councilmember Burg all the best in her retirement.