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August 13,2019 Page 5 of 5 <br /> Paul Jacobsen <br /> Councilmember Jacobsen reported the Public Safety Commission met on Monday, August <br /> 12th. He explained the group received a great presentation on traffic issues in the City. He <br /> stated he was really pleased to see the City was sponsoring safety camp again this year. He <br /> invited the public to attend story time at the Public Safety Department in the fire apparatus <br /> bays at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 16th. He thanked all who hosted and participated in <br /> National Night Out parties. He indicated he was really proud of New Brighton's residents and <br /> their efforts get to know their neighbors. He reported Stockyard Days was a great success again <br /> this year. He encouraged those interested in serving as a volunteer to consider assisting with <br /> Stockyard Days. <br /> Mary Burg <br /> Councilmember Burg reported the Community Center has hosted over 500 birthday parties this <br /> year. She indicated the farmer's market was held at the Community Center every Wednesday <br /> from 3:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. She stated the Community Center would be receiving an award <br /> from RISE for being Partner of the Year. She thanked all of the residents who helped paint the <br /> Beautiful Project mural at the Community Center. She explained the City would now be taking <br /> organics recycling at the dumpster off of 5th Street and Old Highway 8. She noted bags were <br /> available at the dumpster and reported this program was being sponsored by Ramsey County. <br /> She indicated the Community Center would be closed September 3rd through September 6th <br /> She encouraged residents to attend a pop-up activity that will be sponsored in City parks <br /> during that week. She reported a special event was being planned at the Eagles Nest for <br /> Sunday, September 22nd from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for children with sensory needs. <br /> Mayor Johnson <br /> Mayor Johnson encouraged all residents to stop by the Community Center to see the mural that <br /> was completed by 140 different residents from New Brighton. She thanked all residents who <br /> participated in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th noting it was a great success. She <br /> thanked the Stockyard Days Committee members for all of their great efforts and encouraged <br /> residents to be gracious with their feedback. She explained this organization was in need of <br /> volunteers to assist with planning next year's event. She thanked all of the drivers that <br /> participated in the Antique Car Run for making the trip from New London to New Brighton. <br /> She encouraged residents to visit story time at the Public Safety Department Fire Station on <br /> Friday,August 16th <br /> Adjournment <br /> Adjournment The meeting adjourned <br /> Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m. at 7:44 p.m. <br /> A ) <br /> 0 c/4 <br /> Valerie Johnson, yor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Terri Spangrud, ity C k <br />