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February 9,2021 Page 1 of 6 <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 /> February 9, 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, Ben Gozola-Assistant Director of Community Assets and <br /> 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 /> Public Comment Forum Public Comment <br /> Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas opened the Public Forum for comments from the public. Forum <br /> Approval of Agenda Approval of Agenda <br /> Approval of the February 9,2021 Council Agenda Approval of the <br /> February 9,2021 <br /> Agenda. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Allen to approve <br /> the agenda as submitted. <br /> A roll call vote was taken. <br /> 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried <br /> Special Order of Business <br /> Special Order of <br /> Business <br /> 1. EDC 2020 Year in Review 1.EDC 2020 Year in <br /> Review <br /> Chair Harry Carter provided the Council with the annual report from the EDC for 2020. He discussed the <br /> background and purpose of the EDC. He reviewed the issues the EDC addressed last year and noted COVID <br /> relief was a primary focus and noted they started a business outreach program.He thanked Assistant Director <br /> of Community Assets and Development Gozola for serving the EDC well. He commented on the activities <br /> the EDC would be addressing in 2021,which included further reaching out to local businesses and addressing <br /> the placement of monument or gateway signs. <br /> Councilmember Allen thanked Chair Carter and the entire EDC for their efforts on behalf of the community. <br /> Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked what the timeline was for the monument signs. Chair Carter explained the <br /> EDC would be addressing this issue at their next meeting. <br />