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Councilmember Abdulle reported he would not be able to attend Wednesday morning meetings either. He explained he was interested in serving as the Council liaison to the Planning Commission or the Inclusive Community Commission. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas explained the Inclusive/Equity staff person would be hired this summer. For this reason, the Inclusive Community Commission would not be appointed until a staff member was in place to support the group. Councilmember Dunsworth asked if the EDC meeting date and time could be changed. Massopust stated this could be discussed with staff and the EDC members. Councilmember Axberg commented she could attend the EDC meetings but would have to leave at 8:30 a.m. She explained this would open up the Planning Commission for Councilmember Abdulle. Councilmember Abdulle thanked Councilmember Axberg and stated he would enjoy serving as the Planning Commission liaison. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas reviewed the various public agency appointments. She noted Director Fink was interested in continuing to serve as the Twin Cities Gateway liaison. She commented she would be serving as the liaison to the North Metro Mayors Association. She asked how the Council would like to fill the other positions. Councilmember Axberg asked how the City decided whether a staff member or a Councilmember attended the various public agency meetings. Massopust explained organizations that took votes typically required an elected official and the informational meetings could be attended by staff. He reported the Cable Commission, CPY and North Metro Mayors required the largest time commitment. Councilmember Dunsworth indicated she was willing to continue to serve as the liaison to the Cable Commission for continuity purposes. Councilmember Axberg stated she supported the continuity continuing for the Cable Commission and CPY. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas requested further information on the relationship the City has with CPY and NYFS. Massopust discussed in further detail the partnership the City has with CPY and NYFS. He reported Mary Burg would be serving as the NYFS liaison through the end of 2021. Councilmember Allen discussed his experience serving as the City's CPY liaison and described the financial support the City has provided to CPY over the years. Councilmember Abdulle stated he was interested in serving with the Ramsey County League of Local Government, the League of Minnesota Cities and NYFS. Councilmember Allen encouraged Councilmember Abdulle to serve with the Ramsey County League of Local Government. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas indicated she was willing to serve as the alternate for the League of Minnesota Cities and could serve as the liaison for Metro Cities.