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Brighton clinics to date stating 1,060 additional people will be vaccinated on Saturday, March 6, 2021. She asked that anyone who knows of a 65+ family member, friend or neighbor who may need assistance in registering for a vaccine to please help them with the registration process. She noted staff would be restarting the Community Resource Group model in order to reach out to seniors in the community to assist them with navigating the path to vaccination. Discussion included: • It was noted the vaccine clinics were closed to the public and only those registered with Ramsey County were invited to the vaccine clinic. • The Commission thanked the City for their efforts in assisting with vaccinating tier 1A, 1B and 1C individuals. VI. Announcements A. City Council Report — Council Member Emily Dunsworth There was no update from the City Council. B. PREC Chair Updates — Matt Johnson Chair Johnson explained he recently provided the City Council with an annual report from the Parks and Recreation Commission, encouraging the Council to support and finding funding for the Parks Strategic Plan. He stated the Council passed along their thanks to the Commission for their efforts and service to the community during this challenging time. He reported the important role parks and recreation have played throughout the pandemic was discussed with the Council, along with the role parks and recreation would play after the pandemic. He noted the Council was supportive of the Commission focusing on environmental and sustainability issues in 2021. Chair Johnson reported this would be the last meeting for Commissioner Santi and Commissioner McEathron. He thanked both of these individuals for their dedicated service to the community. C. Department Happenings and Upcoming Events — City Staff Director Fink discussed the HVAC and ventilation automation upgrades that would be completed at the New Brighton Community Center. It was noted this project would improve the air quality at the Community Center. The cost of the project was $209,433 and would be paid for through the Community Reinvestment Fund. Director Fink noted the most recent programming brochure was sent out to New Brighton residents. She explained the brochure had been scaled back but was very visually appealing and was working to push people to the City's website. She reported staff has received a positive response from the public on the brochure. She indicated the adventures program was already full for this summer. She stated residents have been very happy with the aquatics lessens are were looking forward to summer golfing and other recreational