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December 8, 2020 Page 3 of 10 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain (Councilmember Fynewever) - Motion Carried Mayor Johnson read a proclamation in full for the record recognizing Nasreen Fynewever for her service to the City of New Brighton. She stated Councilmember Fynewever has been a delight to work with. She thanked Councilmember Fynewever for putting others before herself and for her tremendous service to the community. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked Councilmember Fynewever for the positive impact she has had on the City of New Brighton. Mayor Johnson thanked Councilmember Fynewever for opening up doors and dreams for future Councilmembers. Councilmember Allen thanked Councilmember Fynewever for sharing her vision and perspective with the City. He appreciated how Councilmember Fynewever was working to craft a future that was more representative of the community. Councilmember Dunsworth thanked Councilmember Fynewever for serving the City and for offering a new voice in New Brighton. Councilmember Fynewever stated it has been an honor to serve with this Council and to raise awareness towards diversity, equity and inclusion. She thanked her family for allowing her the time to serve. She looked forward to watching the next Council continue the City’s mission. 4. Proclamation Recognizing Councilmember Paul Jacobsen for his service. Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Fynewever to accept the Proclamation recognizing Paul Jacobsen for his service to the City of New Brighton on the City Council. A roll call vote was taken. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain (Councilmember Jacobsen) - Motion Carried Mayor Johnson read a proclamation in full for the record recognizing Paul Jacobsen for his years of service to the City of New Brighton. She commended him on his long list of accomplishments and stated she appreciated how well Councilmember Jacobsen worked with people. She stated it has been an honor and privilege to work with Councilmember Jacobsen. Councilmember Allen thanked Councilmember Jacobsen for his tremendous citizenship, leadership and dedicated service to the City. He appreciated Councilmember Jacobsen’s vision for the community and stated his institutional knowledge would be missed. Councilmember Fynewever thanked Councilmember Jacobsen for taking an interest in Irondale students. She appreciated the pride Councilmember Jacobsen took in all New Brighton residents. She hoped that the Councilmembers that followed would hold the same level of grace and acceptance as Councilmember Jacobsen. Councilmember Dunsworth thanked Councilmember Jacobsen for serving as a mentor to her. She appreciated Councilmember Jacobsen’s level of civic engagement and stated it had been an honor to serve with him. Councilmember Jacobsen explained the honor and privilege of serving the City of New Brighton had been his. He discussed how serving on the City Council had offered him growth opportunities. He reported he got onto the Council to make a difference and to make New Brighton a better place. He explained this only happened because of the efforts of everybody. He thanked the Council and City staff for their tremendous efforts. He stated he felt blessed to have been part of such a great organization. Mayor Johnson turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Jacobsen for the next agenda item. 4. Proclamation Recognizing Councilmember Paul Jacobsen for his service.