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April 23,2019 Page 8 of 9 worn cameras for the Public Safety Department were now up and running. He invited the public to attend the City's Open House on Saturday, May 4th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. He noted the focus of this event would be the Parks Strategic Plan and the New Brighton Elementary redevelopment project. He indicated the I-35W MnPASS project would also be addressed at the Open House meeting. Mary Rurg Councilmember Burg reported PREC would meet next on Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 p.m. He encouraged the public to attend the City's Open House on Saturday, May 4th in order to provide feedback on the Park Strategic Plan. She stated she would be attending the NYFS Leadership Luncheon on Wednesday, May 1st at 11:30 a.m. at Midland Hills. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported the Public Safety Commission would be meeting next on Monday, May 13th at 6:30 p.m. He reviewed the Chair and Vice Chair recommendations for the Commission. He stated it was a pleasure and honor to hold Commission interviews at the worksession meeting prior to the Council meeting. He thanked both candidates for coming before the Council. He explained he would miss Scott Boller and his candor. He stated he was very pleased the City honored St. John's Church as this was a pillar in the community. He reported the Public Safety Department would be hosting an event for National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27th. He noted a drop box was available 24/7 at the Public Safety Department lobby. Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth reported the Planning Commission met on Tuesday, April 16th and welcomed Jeremy Melquist. She reviewed the Chair and Vice Chair recommendations for the Commission. She explained the Planning Commission would meet next on Tuesday, May 21' at 7:00 p.m. where a public hearing for the New Brighton Elementary redevelopment project would be held. She provided the Council with a summary of the discussion that was held by the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee which met on Tuesday, April 16th. She stated this group was very interested in hearing from the public regarding City parks and encouraged residents to visit Pinpoint on the City's website to participate. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported the EDC met on April 3rd. He reviewed the Chair and Vice Chair recommendations for this group. He encouraged the public to attend the public hearing for the New Brighton Elementary redevelopment project on Tuesday, May 21st. He discussed the appreciation event that would be held this weekend for the New Brighton Public Safety Department. He noted a Volunteer Appreciation Event would be held on Sunday, April 28th He stated he would be attending a CPY meeting on Thursday,April 25th. He indicated the New Brighton Spring Clean Up Day would be held on Saturday, May 18th at the Public Works Facility from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson thanked New Brighton residents for being patient during the I-35W MnPASS project. She stated Earth Day was this week. She encouraged residents to assist in cleaning up and beautifying the City. She extended her thanks to the City's IT Department for all of their efforts on behalf of the community. Adjournment Adiournment The meeting adjourned Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. at 8:23 p.m.