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November 9,2021 Page 1 of 4 IgNEW BRIGHTON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS building tomorrow today THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON Pursuant to notice thereof, a regular meeting of the New Brighton City Council was held Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 6:30 pm in the New Brighton Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas, Councilmembers Abdulle,Allen, and Axberg Absent: Councilmember Dunsworth Also Present: Devin Massopust-City Manager, Sarah Sonsalla-City Attorney(attending via Zoom) Call to Order Call to Order Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance with assistance from members of the Brooker Edmund VFW Post#724. Commander Eugene Johnson, Bob Webster, Ron Fleur, and Joe Mauricio from the VFW introduced themselves to the Council and discussed the work the VFW does to serve veterans and the community. It was noted the VFW members meet the first Tuesday of every month at the Eagles Club and new members were also encouraged to attend. Mr. Mauricio encouraged the Council to consider having a Vietnam Memorial in the City of New Brighton to honor those who served. Councilmember Axberg thanked the VFW members for attending the meeting and for sharing their experiences. She explained she worked for Union Gospel Mission and commented on a partnership her organization had with the Department of Veterans Services that was put in place to assist in ending veteran homelessness. She understood there was a lot of work that had to be done and that this work could not be done alone. Councilmember Abdulle thanked the veterans for sharing their stories. He noted he served for six years with the Red Bulls out of Arden Hills and Faribault. He explained he enjoyed how these vets were creating a community together in order to be there for each other. He thanked them also for their service to the country. Councilmember Allen thanked the vets for their continued service. He stated he appreciated their service to the country and appreciated how this group was paying it forward to their comrades. He noted his father served in the Vietnam era and his grandfather served during World War II. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas thanked the VFW members for all they do in the community. She thanked them for serving the Council tonight and for being a constant reminder of the good individuals in the community that care. She stated she appreciated the call to action and request that was made noting her dad served in Vietnam and her father in law served for 27 years in the army. Public Comment Forum Public Comment Forum Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas opened the Public Forum for comments from the public.