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January 12,2021 Page 1 of 7 <br /> NE1�� <br /> BRIGHTON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS <br /> building tomorrow today THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON <br /> Pursuant to notice thereof, a regular meeting of the New Brighton City Council was held Tuesday, <br /> January 12, 2021 at 6:30 pm in the New Brighton Council Chambers. Due to the COVID-19 <br /> pandemic this hybrid meeting was held both virtually and in person. <br /> Present: Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas, Councilmembers Abdulle,Allen,Axberg, and Dunsworth <br /> Absent: <br /> Also Present: Devin Massopust-City Manager, Sarah Sonsalla-City Attorney, Gina Smith-Interim <br /> Finance Director,Jennifer Fink-Parks and Recreation Director, Tony Paetznick- <br /> Public Safety Director, Craig Schlichting-Director of Community Assets and <br /> Development, Ben Gozola-Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development <br /> Call to Order Call to Order <br /> Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. <br /> Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance <br /> Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> Oaths of Office Oaths of Office <br /> City Manager Massopust administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas, <br /> Councilmember Abdullahi Abdulle and Councilmember Pam Axberg. A round of applause <br /> was offered by all in attendance. <br /> Public Comment Forum Public Comment <br /> Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas opened the Public Forum for comments from the public. Forum <br /> Paul Hart, 346 Cleveland Avenue SW, explained he served on the City Council of New <br /> Brighton from January 1976 to December 1977. He congratulated the Councilmembers and <br /> Mayor for serving the community. He explained he moved out of the City of New Brighton <br /> years ago and has lived all over the metro area. He stated he has now come back to New <br /> Brighton. He discussed the members of the Council he served with and how contentious <br /> matters could be. He reported he served as a census numerator and election judge in 2020. He <br /> explained in the 45 years since he was a member of the Council the demographics of the City <br /> have changed tremendously. He encouraged the Council to continue to build on the work that <br /> began by the Task Force in 2018 in order to build up a stronger and more welcoming <br /> community. He stated he wanted to see New Brighton being a leader in this area. He indicated <br /> he would like to be a part of this process. <br /> Approval of Agenda Approval of Agenda <br /> Approval of the January 12,2021 Council Agenda. Approval of the <br /> January 12,2021 <br /> Agenda. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Abdulle to approve the <br /> agenda as submitted. <br />