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April 13, 2021 Page 7 of 7 <br />and this drives her to consider what more can she do. She encouraged the residents of New <br />Brighton to be their best and to treat others with dignity. She indicated the EDC did not meet <br />last week. She reported the Union Gospel Mission would be holding their Celebration of Hope <br />on Friday night. <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas discussed the collective community trauma that has occurred over <br />the past year. She understood the community didn't have answers, but she wanted the public to <br />know this was something the Council was discussing and prioritizing. She indicated the City <br />was pursuing an Inclusive Community Commission and noted the Public Safety Department <br />was regularly reviewing the training and culture of the organization. She encouraged everyone <br />in New Brighton to work every day to create a community that was inclusive in all aspects. <br />She encouraged those with ideas on how to make this happen to reach out to herself of another <br />Councilmember. She requested residents continue to wear their masks and to stay distanced <br />even though people were starting to receive the vaccine. She wished everyone a holy season <br />and hoped it would be peaceful. She noted she attended a meeting that looked at green <br />initiatives and she appreciated the fact PREC wanted to dive deeper into this issue. Lastly, she <br />reported Stockyard Days would be held this year and while it may look different, events were <br />being planned for 2021. <br />Adiournment <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. <br />Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas, Mayor <br />ATTEST: <br />Terri Spangrud, City Clerk <br />Adiournment <br />The meeting adjourned <br />at 8:08 p.m. <br />