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March 23, 2021 Councilmember Allen commented this proj ect would be difficult for residents. He encouraged the public to be patient as the City works through this project this summer noting the City was working to create a better experience for traffic along the Old Highway 8 corridor. Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Axberg to approve the plans and specifications for Public Improvement Project 20-6, Traffic Signal at Old Highway 8 and 8th Avenue, to approve Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley Horn; and to authorize Staff to Advertise for Bids. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust City Manager Massopust reported staff will be launching the application process for the zoning steering committee. He noted staff would be reviewing the applications directly and the Council will be approving the appointments at a later date. It was his hope to have this steering committee up and running in late April or May. Abdullahi Abdulle Councilmember Abdulle reported the Planning Commission met on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 and both items discussed were addressed by the City Council this evening. He explained he attended two Ramsey County League of Local Government meetings on Friday, March 19, 2021. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported there was a suspicious fire that occurred on the 700 block of 19th Avenue West this past weekend. He encouraged anyone with information on this fire to contact the Public Safety Department. He congratulated Brenna Paetznick for being one of three winners of the Minnesota League of Minnesota Cities 2020 Mayor for a Day Essay Contest. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas congratulated Brenna Paetznick for her tremendous efforts on the essay contest. She hoped to be in touch with Brenna in order for her to serve as Mayor of New Brighton for a day. She thanked Deputy Director Trevor Hamdorf for leading emergency services with regard to the pandemic. She noted she attended a North Metro Mayors meeting last week where MNDOT Commissioner Margaret Anderson Kelleher spoke regarding transportation funding. Adjournment Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m. ATTEST: Terri Spangrud, City Clerk Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas, Mayor Page 10 of 10 Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Adiournment The meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.