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February 23,2021 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 23, 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, Tony Paetznick-Public Safety Director; Jennifer Fink-Parks and <br /> Recreation 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 /> Paul Hart, 346 Cleveland Avenue SW - #17, congratulated the Mayor and Councilmembers <br /> regarding the progress that was being made on inclusivity. He suggested the Council gather <br /> demographic information from the State demographer's office. He believed this information <br /> would be valuable when planning inclusivity initiatives. He recommended a State demographer <br /> be brought in to present the City Council with this information. He suggested the Department <br /> of Human Rights come speak to the Council, along with a staff member from the Minnesota <br /> League of Cities. He commented on the benefit of land acknowledgement statements and <br /> suggested the Council consider making such a statement prior to meetings. <br /> Approval of Agenda Approval of Agenda <br /> Approval of the February 23,2021 Council Agenda. Feb Approval yl 3 the <br /> February 23,2021 <br /> Agenda. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Abdulle 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. Presentation from Public Safety Commission Chair,Geoff Hollimon. 1.Presentation fromPublic <br /> Safety Commission Chair <br />