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Councilmember Dunsworth requested Mr. Judd to speak to the City's biggest opportunity and biggest <br />challenge in addressing inclusion in New Brighton. <br />Mr. Judd stated this was a big question. He believed there was a lot of opportunity because New Brighton had <br />people from different cultures, with religious differences, and sexual orientations. He commented the City <br />sponsored events may be a great way to bring large numbers of people together in the community. He <br />suggested a festival of nations be held, or other sporting events. He indicated the challenge would be to have <br />people to assist with sponsoring these events to bring people together. <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas thanked Mr. Judd for coming in and applying for this position. She noted City Clerk <br />Spangrud would be in touch with further information on how the Council was moving forward. She explained <br />the next person to be interviewed was Mike Murlowski. <br />Councilmember Abdulle asked Mr. Murlowski to provide the Council with a brief history on his background <br />and community involvement. <br />Mike Murlowski stated he was born in St. Anthony Village and his father's office was originally in St. <br />Anthony Village. He noted in 1963 his father moved to New Brighton and opened his office in New Brighton. <br />He noted he and his brother went into business with his father in the 1970's and steered interest towards earth <br />work since the 1980's. He reported he has since worked throughout the entire metro area, Colorado, Denver, <br />and southwest Florida. He explained he has been in heavy civil construction his entire life. He stated he has <br />been involved at St. John's Church, many years of meals on wheels, and three terms on the EDC. He reported <br />he does not live in New Brighton, but this has been his home since 1963. <br />Councilmember Allen asked what motivated Mr. Murlowski to serve on a City Commission. <br />Mr. Murlowski stated he was not done. He indicated he was interested in continuing to serve and New <br />Brighton would always be home to him. He noted he sold his primary business but he would continue to work. <br />He believed he could still make a difference in the City of New Brighton. <br />Councilmember Axberg stated each Commission is tasked with making recommendations to the City Council <br />that comply with policies, rules or ordinances already adopted by the City Council. She asked Mr. Murlowski <br />what he would do if he disagreed with a policy or ordinance already in place. <br />Mr. Murlowski stated the City and the community were number one in his mind. He reported the City serves <br />the community which meant solid recommendations had to be made to the Council. He stated based on his <br />background he was able to assist with this. <br />Councilmember Dunsworth requested Mr. Murlowski to speak to the City's biggest opportunity and biggest <br />challenge in addressing inclusion in New Brighton. <br />Mr. Murlowski commented there were certain areas of the City that need to be updated and renovated. He <br />understood the City has done a lot, but the Old Highway 8 corridor was in need of updates. He would love to <br />see people open their hearts and minds in order to make everyone feel included in the community. <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas thanked Mr. Murlowski for coming in and applying for this position. She noted City <br />Clerk Spangrud would be in touch with further information on how the Council was moving forward. She <br />explained the next person to be interviewed was Matt Johnson. <br />Councilmember Abdulle asked Mr. Johnson to provide the Council with a brief history on his background and <br />