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January 12,2021 Page 6 of 7 <br /> Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked that the Council discuss CARES Act funding at a future <br /> worksession meeting.She offered a heartfelt thanks to the Public Safety Department for serving <br /> the community well throughout the pandemic. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Allen,seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to adopt a Resolution <br /> reaffirming the Declaration and Extension of the period of a Local Emergency. <br /> A roll call vote was taken. <br /> 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried <br /> 3. Consider Resolution Establishing Temporary Uses that may be Approved by the 3.Consider Resolution <br /> Department of Community Assets and Development. Establishing Temporary <br /> Uses that maybe <br /> Approved by the <br /> City Manager Massopust indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would Department of Community <br /> be presenting this item to the Council. Assets and Development <br /> Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated to help local restaurants in <br /> their effort to overcome impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of New Brighton <br /> adopted Ordinance 874 which created temporary use provisions that can be used to quickly and <br /> effectively by Council to respond to needs resulting from natural disasters or pandemics. Per <br /> these new regulations, Council is allowed to identify, by resolution,uses that staff are <br /> authorized to administratively approve on a temporary basis in any given year. Temporary uses <br /> are restricted to the specific uses authorized by Council, and would need to adhere to specific <br /> conditions identified for each use. Staff reported the resolution currently before the Council <br /> would re-establish 2020 temporary uses for 2021. <br /> Councilmember Abdulle thanked staff for the detailed presentation. He stated he appreciated <br /> the flexibility the City was offering to its businesses in light of the pandemic. He asked how <br /> the City set priorities for these temporary uses. Assistant Director of Community Assets and <br /> Development Gozola explained staff addressed temporary uses in order to provide an avenue to allow <br /> outdoor dining in a timely manner. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Abdulle,seconded by Councilmember Axberg to adopt a Resolution <br /> authorizing specific temporary uses for 2021. <br /> A roll call vote was taken. <br /> 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried <br /> Commission Liaison Reports,Announcements and Updates Commission Liaison <br /> Reports, <br /> Devin Massopust Announcements and <br /> Updates <br /> City Manager Massopust reported all New Brighton Police and Firefighters have received the <br /> first dose of the vaccine. He explained vaccine clinics have been organized by Deputy Director <br /> Hamdorf at the New Brighton Public Safety Center. <br /> Graeme Allen <br /> Councilmember Allen thanked former Councilmember Paul Hart for addressing the Council <br /> this evening regarding the Inclusive Community Task Force. He reported the Council was <br /> discussing this topic and was working towards a more inclusive City. He thanked Sergeant <br /> Nelson for his 30 years of service to the City of New Brighton. He discussed the challenges <br /> and dangers for those that choose a career in public service. He welcomed the new Mayor and <br /> Councilmembers to the City Council. He stated he looked forward to the work this group <br />