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She indicated Julia O'Rourke has been a great PREC Commissioner as well. Councilmember Axberg supported these three recommendations. Councilmember Dunsworth commented Meghan Bakken appeared to be a great candidate for the DEI Commission. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas suggested the Council move onto the Planning Commission recommendations. She stated it was her understanding the commitment from Tim McQuillan and Todd Biedenfeld has been excellent. Councilmember Axberg reported if John DuBose was placed on the EDC then the two openings for the Planning Commission could be filled by Todd Biedenfeld and Tim McQuillan. The Council supported this recommendation. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas stated the next appointments to be discussed were for the Public Safety Commission, noting there were two openings. Councilmember Dunsworth recommended Geoff Hollimon be reappointed to this group, noting he has served as the Chair. She suggested Daniel Judd be considered for the DEI Commission. She explained she would like to see Leah Kuipers on the Public Safety Commission given her medical background and expertise. Councilmember Allen supported these recommendations. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas requested the Council go back to the PREC recommendations. Massopust summarized the appointments that had been previously discussed which included the reappointment of Matt Johnson and Julia O'Rourke, along with the appointment of Matt Spooner and Ahmed Abdiwahed. He indicated this left one more open position for PREC. Councilmember Dunsworth supported Meghan Bakken be appointed to PREC. Councilmember Abdulle commented he would like to see Meghan Bakken on the DEI Commission. He suggested Kristin Hicks be considered for PREC. Councilmember Allen agreed with this recommendation. Councilmember Dunsworth suggested Michael Spooner or some others be considered for the zoning steering committee. Massopust reported when staff speaks to the commission candidates, those not appointed would receive information about the zoning committee and potential DEI commission. Massopust discussed the seat on PREC that was vacated by Councilmember Axberg and requested the Council discuss who would be appointed to this seat because the term ended in December of 2023. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas recommended Kristin Hicks fill the 2023 seat. Councilmember Allen thanked all of the volunteers that stepped forward to be considered for these positions. He commented for those folks that will not be appointed, he stated the City would work to find ways to get these individuals involved in the community. Councilmember Axberg recommended the outgoing members be recognized for their service to the City of New Brighton.