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that, she assisted with the planning the beer and wine event at Market Square. She indicated she was looking <br /> for volunteer work and was looking to do this work in New Brighton. <br /> Councilmember Allen asked what motivated Ms. Lindman to serve on a City Commission. <br /> Ms. Lindman explained when she filled out the application, she didn't realize this was what she was <br /> volunteering for. However, after speaking with several people she believed this was something she could do <br /> because she was the kind of person that lives outside the box. She indicated she had every good organizational <br /> skills. <br /> Councilmember Axberg asked what Commission Ms. Lindeman was interested in serving on. <br /> Ms. Lindman stated she was interested in serving on the Park Board and also Public Safety. However, she <br /> noted she would be willing to help in any way possible. <br /> Councilmember Axberg stated each Commission is tasked with making recommendations to the City Council <br /> that comply with policies, rules or ordinances already adopted by the City Council. She asked Ms. Lindman <br /> what she would do if she disagreed with a policy or ordinance already in place. <br /> Ms. Lindman explained she would have a conversation with the Commission. She indicated there could be a <br /> misunderstanding and a conversation would be valuable. She stated if something was outdated, she would want <br /> this investigated. <br /> Councilmember Dunsworth requested Ms. Lindman to speak to the City's biggest opportunity and biggest <br /> challenge in addressing inclusion in New Brighton. <br /> Ms. Lindman stated she didn't really know because she has only lived in New Brighton for two years. She <br /> explained she looked at the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan and believed this document was quite impressive. <br /> She understood the Council had addressed seniors, young people and wanted to make New Brighton <br /> neighborly and friendly. <br /> Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas thanked Ms. Lindman for coming in and applying for this position. She noted City <br /> Clerk Spangrud would be in touch with further information on how the Council was moving forward. She <br /> explained the next person to be interviewed was Tim McQuillan. <br /> Councilmember Abdulle asked Mr. McQuillan to provide the Council with a brief history on his background <br /> and community involvement. <br /> Tim McQuillan stated he was a 34 year resident of New Brighton and he was retired. He explained he spent 45 <br /> years in the packaging industry and spent the last 10 years as the VP of Quality. He noted he spent 18 years <br /> serving in the Minnesota State High School League as an official for both basketball and football. He <br /> indicated he has also spent the past 20 years serving as an election judge in New Brighton. He noted he served <br /> on the Stockyard Days Committee for six years and served on the Parks and Recreation Steering Committee <br /> for Comprehensive Plan and Vice Chaired the Inclusive Community Task Force. He stated he and his wife are <br /> currently volunteers for Can Do Canines where they provide foster care for dogs. <br /> Councilmember Allen asked what motivated Mr. McQuillan to reapply to serve on a City Commission. <br /> Mr. McQuillan stated he enjoys working on the Planning Commission. He reported this was different work <br /> than he did in his career, it was very detailed. He explained he enjoyed the people he worked with and <br />