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March 24, 2020 Page 4 of 5 this time. He indicated staff was working from home and would be responding to calls and emails. He reported public buildings would remain closed through May 1st in the best interest of the communities health. He thanked residents for their understanding through this difficult time. He discussed the efforts of the New Brighton Community Resource Group and how this group was working together to assist the most vulnerable individuals in the community. He stated he was extremely proud of his fellow coworkers and thanked them for being flexible during these trying times. He thanked the Mayor and City Council for their strong leadership on behalf of the entire community. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg thanked City staff for all of their tremendous efforts. She stated these were tough times and would be for some time. She noted she attended a Ramsey County League of Local Government meeting two weeks ago where Met Council Chair Charlie Zelle was the guest speaker. She reported she would be attending an NYFS meeting online this Thursday. She indicated the new Executive Director, Tara Sing, would be introduced at this meeting. She wished everyone health and safety at this time. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported these were very trying times for the community. He stated the last time the country faced an epidemic like this was back in 1819. He explained it was eerie seeing the community completely closed down. He stated America has been faced with tough times in the past but this country will bounce back. He thanked Finance Director Brenda Davitt for her dedicated service to the City of New Brighton and wished here all the best in her retirement. He congratulated City Manager Massopust for being appointed to his new position. He stated he looked forward to working with City Manager Massopust. He sent his thanks to all who went through the City Manager hiring process and stated he appreciated the efforts of the consulting firm as well. Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth congratulated City Manager Massopust on his new position. She thanked Finance Director Davitt for her tremendous service to the City of New Brighton and wished her well in her retirement. She encouraged residents to be careful of the sources they are seeking online regarding COVID-19. She explained accurate information was available online on the Johns Hopkins and University of Minnesota websites. She encouraged everyone to stay home and stay healthy. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen encouraged all residents to stay home, stay safe, practice social distancing and good hygiene. He thanked City staff for all of their efforts and for creating the New Brighton Community Resource Group to assist the vulnerable in the community. He encouraged residents to check in on their neighbors. He congratulated Finance Director Davitt on her retirement and thanked her for her dedicated service to the City of New Brighton. He also congratulated City Manager Massopust for being appointed to his new role. He stated he appreciated the strong leadership City Manager Massopust has demonstrated. He thanked all of the great candidates that applied for this position. He reminded residents to fill out their census information. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson reported 29% of Minnesotan’s have filled out their census information. She encouraged residents to take the time and fill out the census. She explained the deadline for Real ID has been extended and more information on this topic would be forthcoming. She stated the Leadership Team has been meeting every morning and afternoon and updates are