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July 28, 2020 Page 5 of 6 Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust City Manager Massopust updated the Council on the CARES Act funding and noted additional information would be brought to the Council in August. He explained Ramsey County had several different types of assistance programs for residents that have had their income impacted due to COVID-19. He encouraged residents facing this concern to contact Ramsey County’s website for further information. He reported the Council would be holding its first 2021 budget meeting on Tuesday, August 4th at the New Brighton Community Center at 6:00 p.m. He explained candidate filing was now open for the Mayor and City Council seats and would close on August 11th at 5:00 p.m. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported the Planning Commission met on Tuesday, July 21st. He noted this group discussed Items 2 and 3 under Council Business. He thanked the Planning Commission for their great discussion on these items. He commented he was sad to report National Night Out would not be held in August this year, nor would Stockyard Days. He thanked Director Fink for planning and having the City host a chalk event in the community. He indicated he was proud of how resilient the community was to keep moving forward through the COVID-19 pandemic. He encouraged residents to stay safe and wear masks. Nasreen Fynewever Councilmember Fynewever thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for hosting the recent chalk art event. She stated she appreciated all of the artists that participated in this great event. She commented the Farmer’s Market continues to be a strong activity in the community. She invited members of the community to consider attending the Farmer’s Market each week. She encouraged all residents in New Brighton to offer respect, grace and space as the community moves through and plans for the upcoming school year. She encouraged black and indigenous people of color to consider being on the ballot this fall. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported CPY would be hosting a Golf Ball Drop fundraiser on Sunday, August 2nd at 3:00 p.m. He stated this would be a great chance for residents to give back to the community. He indicated the chalk festival held at Veteran’s Park was a tremendous community event and he thanked staff for planning this event. He encouraged residents to be safe and to wear masks when indoors. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson reported the Farmer’s Market takes place every Wednesday at the New Brighton Community Center. She noted over 700 people attended last week. She invited all residents to consider attending this week. She stated the Farmer’s Market staff was seeking volunteers at this time and those interested could stop by the information table. She discussed the precinct changes that would occur for the Primary and General Election. She indicated the City would be communicating this information to the public over the coming weeks. She explained a group of fraternal organizations had been formed called the Suburban Ramsey Emergency Coalition. She stated the goal of the coalition was to raise $150,000 to help with rental, housing and food insecurity that has occurred due to COVID-19. She indicated a virtual walk was being planned that would cost $20 and all funds would go directly to help those in need. She commented this organization has already raised $62,000 to help those in need in the northern suburbs. She stated the EDC would be meeting next on Wednesday, September 2nd at 7:30 a.m. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates