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September 22, 2020 Page 2 of 7 A roll call vote was taken. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Commission Minutes Mayor Johnson received the following minutes on behalf of the City:  Public Safety Commission Minutes from July 13, 2020.  EDC Minutes from March 4, 2020.  Planning Commission Minutes from June 16, 2020.  Planning Commission Minutes from July 21, 2020. Special Order of Business 1. Recognition of City Ambassador Pat Tuma on her Retirement. Parks and Recreation Director Fink stated it is with sadness and great pleasure she wanted the City to recognize Pat Tuma for her 35 plus years of service to the City of New Brighton in the Parks and Recreation Department. She discussed the numerous ways Pat had served the City and noted the achievements throughout her career. PREC Chair Pam Axberg thanked Pat Tuma for the great passion she has for the City of New Brighton. She explained Pat was a tremendous cheerleader, champion for children, supporter of the family, an advocate for the City and creative problem solver. She thanked Pat for all of her contributions to the City and wished Ms. Tuma a happy retirement. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Allen to approve a proclamation recognizing Pat Tuma on her Retirement. A roll call vote was taken. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Mayor Johnson read a proclamation in full for the record recognizing Pat Tuma for her 35½ years of service to the City of New Brighton in the Parks and Recreation Department. She stated upon the retirement of Pat Tuma from her position she would be recognized as a City Ambassador. On behalf of the City, Mayor Johnson wished Pat Tuma a long and healthy retirement. Councilmember Jacobsen commented on the fond memories he had of Pat Tuma from over the years and thanked her for her dedicated service to the community. He appreciated how diligently Pat worked for the Parks and Recreation Department to create a sense of community. He thanked Pat for working to make New Brighton what it is today. Councilmember Allen thanked Pat Tuma for her years of service to the City and stated New Brighton was a stronger and more connected community because of her dedication to the Parks and Recreation Department. He thanked Ms. Tuma for inspiring others and for elevating the quality of life in the community. He wished Ms. Tuma all the best in her retirement. Pat Tuma thanked the Council for their kind words. She thanked the Mayor for her encouragement and enthusiasm. She stated she appreciated the Council’s support of the Parks and Recreation programs. She thanked City Manager Massopust, Director Fink and Assistant Director Hicks for their strong leadership, dedication and sense of humor. She thanked her co-workers for going the extra mile each and every day. She thanked her husband and sons for stepping in and helping her over the years. Lastly, she thanked all of the families that have supported the Parks and Recreation Department over the years. City Manager Massopust presented Ms. Tuma with a plaque on behalf of the City of New Brighton. Commission Minutes Special Order of Business 1. Recognition of City Ambassador Pat Tuma on her Retirement.