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January 28, 2020 Page 6 of 7 creation of the new roadway would solve all issues for both sides, staff fully supports the applicant’s request to table this application at the present time. Mayor Johnson reported she was in attendance at the Planning Commission meeting. She thanked the Commissioners for asking tough questions and working through this item. She believed tabling action on this item was the right thing to do because there was a little more work that had to be done by the applicant. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust Acting City Manager Massopust reported the Bartz Brothers has asked the City to assist with tearing down their snow sculpture on February 5th. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported PREC would be meeting next on Wednesday, February 5th at 6:30 p.m. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported he attended the Cable Commission meeting for Councilmember Dunsworth last week. He explained this group was working through disputes with Comcast. He stated the Public Safety Department has requested residents consider adopting a fire hydrant and keep it free and clear of snow this winter. He indicated the Public Safety Commission would be meeting next on Monday, February 10th at 6:30 p.m. Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth thanked the Mayor and Councilmember Jacobsen for attending meetings for her. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen thanked all of the residents who spoke to the Council this evening for sharing their challenges and for being courageous. He stated these were really tough stories to hear. He explained housing was a big concern for him and he believed all levels of government needed to do better in order to find solutions. He noted the EDC would meet next on Wednesday, February 5th at 7:30 a.m. He reported the City needed election judges and was also taking applications for volunteers interested in serving on the City’s Commissions. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson stated she appreciated all who spoke to the Council this evening. She understood this was a courageous thing to do. She reported the Historical Society would be giving a presentation on ice harvesting and ice castles on Sunday, February 9th at the New Brighton Community Center. She noted this event was free and open to the public. She indicated she attended the Planning Commission meeting on January 21st. She explained she also attended the Public Safety Commission meeting on January 13th. She noted the ice castles were still open for viewing. She encouraged the public to get tickets and visit weather permitting. She stated the Exchange and Adagio’s was offering shuttle services on the weekends. She commented she attended the Public Safety Department Awards Ceremony on Monday, January 27th. She discussed the awards that were given out and thanks Director Paetznick for putting on this special event. She explained voting was open at the Community Center for the Presidential Nomination Primary. Lastly, she encouraged residents to read the Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates