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believed the city found a very good balance for this ordinance. She explained the City Council also passed a new zoning ordinance for manufactured home parks. She reported the Council recently held a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and EDC that was hosted by the Urban Land Institute where the topic affordable housing was discussed. She indicated housing and affordability would continue to be discussed by the Council in the coming months. She stated the Council was also discussing how to better utilize its Boards and Commissions. She indicated the future plans for the Old Highway 8 corridor were also discussed by the Council, along with the implementation of the Parks Comprehensive Plan. B. PREC Chair Updates—Matt Johnson Chair Johnson stated Commissioner O'Rourke welcomed a baby girl named Sophie to the world several weeks ago. He congratulated the O'Rourke family on their new addition. C. Department Happenings and Upcoming Events—City Staff Director Fink stated the Public Safety Department has had several retirements which meant the department would be creating an eligibility list to fill these positions. She reported May was Arbor Month in the City of New Brighton and May 7, 2021 was Arbor Day. She thanked all residents of New Brighton for being counted and for participating in the 2020 census. She explained the farmer's market would be returning to the Community Center parking lot on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. She discussed how the changing regulations regarding COVID- 19 was impacting activities in the community. She noted the golf course was doing very well this year. Lastly, she commented on the DEI training City staff received. VII. Adjournment Motion by Bank, seconded by Hicks to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. Motion carried 7-0. Respectfully submitted, giii L4 Anil:0x, Jennifer ink Director of Parks and Recreation