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understood that people still use the tennis courts and worked to bring about a compromise for the situation. She <br />explained she wasn't shy and if there was a concern, she would work to bring the concern to light. <br />Councilmember Dunsworth requested Ms. Sokol -Kraft to speak to the City's biggest opportunity and biggest <br />challenge in addressing inclusion in New Brighton. <br />Ms. Sokol -Kraft reported the Council has an opportunity with the Commissions and who is appointed. She <br />suggested the City put out a survey in order to learn what communities would like to participate in, or what <br />should be addressed. She anticipated some assumptions have been made and these assumptions as to what <br />communities would prefer and these may not be accurate. She noted she was not a person of color, but she was <br />a woman and people have made assumptions about her. She suggested focus groups or survey monkey be <br />considered in order to get new ideas on how to better serve communities in New Brighton. <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas thanked Ms. Sokol -Kraft for coming in and applying for this position. She noted <br />City Clerk Spangrud would be in touch with further information on how the Council was moving forward. <br />Worksession adjourned at 7:31 pm <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Terri Spangrud <br />City Clerk <br />