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February 23, 2021 Page 1 of 6 <br />NEW <br />BRIGHTON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS <br />building tomorrow today THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON <br />Pursuant to notice thereof, a regular meeting of the New Brighton City Council was held Tuesday, <br />February 23, 2021 at 6:30 pm in the New Brighton Council Chambers. Due to the COVID-19 <br />pandemic this hybrid meeting was held both virtually and in person. <br />Present: Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas, Councilmembers Abdulle, Allen, Axberg, and Dunsworth <br />Absent: <br />Also Present: Devin Massopust-City Manager, Sarah Sonsalla-City Attorney, Gina Smith -Interim <br />Finance Director, Tony Paetznick-Public Safety Director; Jennifer Fink -Parks and <br />Recreation Director; Ben Gozola-Assistant Director of Community Assets and <br />Development <br />Call to Order <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. <br />Pledge of Allegiance <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. <br />Public Comment Forum <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas opened the Public Forum for comments from the public. <br />Paul Hart, 346 Cleveland Avenue SW - #17, congratulated the Mayor and Councilmembers <br />regarding the progress that was being made on inclusivity. He suggested the Council gather <br />demographic information from the State demographer's office. He believed this information <br />would be valuable when planning inclusivity initiatives. He recommended a State demographer <br />be brought in to present the City Council with this information. He suggested the Department <br />of Human Rights come speak to the Council, along with a staff member from the Minnesota <br />League of Cities. He commented on the benefit of land acknowledgement statements and <br />suggested the Council consider making such a statement prior to meetings. <br />Approval of Agenda <br />Approval of the Febnlaly 23, 2021 Council Agenda <br />Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Abdulle to approve <br />the agenda as submitted. <br />A roll call vote was taken. <br />5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried <br />Special Order of Business <br />1. Presentation from Public Safety Commission Chair, Geoff Hollimon. <br />Call to Order <br />Pledge of Allegiance <br />Public Comment <br />Forum <br />Approval of Agenda <br />Approval of the <br />February 23, 2021 <br />Agenda. <br />Special Order of <br />Business <br />1. PresentationfromPublic <br />Safety Commission Chair <br />