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September 22, 2020 Page 6 of 7 Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth reported she attended the Cable Commission meeting last Thursday and explained CTV has changed their name to Nine North. She explained Nine North would be focusing their efforts on rebranding over the next three to six months. She stated Nine North amended their bylaws to allow for other cities to use their services. She commented PREC did not meet in September but would be meeting next on Wednesday, October 7th. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported the Public Safety Commission met on Monday, September 14th where the group discussed traffic stop data and implicit bias. He explained the Public Safety Commission would meet next on Monday, October 12th where use of force and de-escalation training would be discussed. He encouraged the public to participate virtually in National Night Out on Tuesday, October 6th. He sent his condolences to the family who lost a member of the family in Long Lake. He thanked all who participated in the cleanup day, which was held on Saturday, September 19th. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported the Planning Commission met on Tuesday, September 15th. He thanked all of the Commission members for volunteering to make the community a better place and for being willing to engage in the public. He stated he appreciated all of the people who assisted with the recent cleanup day and indicated this was a valuable event for New Brighton residents. He explained the League of Minnesota Voters held a mayoral candidate forum on Monday, September 21st. He discussed how impact has impacted people’s daily lives and how it would impact the upcoming election. He encouraged all residents to put in for their absentee ballots or to vote in person on Tuesday, November 3rd. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson sent her condolences to the family who lost a loved one in Long Lake. She thanked the New Brighton Public Safety Department, the Roseville Fire Department, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for all of their assistance with the search and rescue efforts. She sent her condolences to the Fridley Fire Department after the recent loss of Deputy Director and Fire Chief Mike Spencer. She reported Fire Chief Spencer’s memorial services were held in New Brighton at St. John’s Church this morning. Mayor Johnson explained the North Metro Mayors met recently and explained this group discussed COVID-19 and how cities were being financially impacted. She noted the Mayor’s discussed how residents were being impacted by COVID-19 and the number of residents that were facing housing concerns. She indicated an East Metro Mayors association was being formed and she was in talks with Ryan Kelly. She commented on the second stimulus package that was being considered by the senate. Mayor Johnson reported early voting has started in the City of New Brighton at the Community Center from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. She noted this was being run by Ramsey County. She indicated this voting was open to all residents of Ramsey County. She commented she has heard good things about how well the early voting facility was being run. Mayor Johnson discussed how important it was for all residents to exercise their right to vote. She commented on the recent passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and noted she would be the first women to lie in state in the United States Capital. She explained women were celebrating 100 years of the right to vote this year. She encouraged all residents in New Brighton to get out