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March 23,2021 Page 1 of 10 <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 /> March 23, 2021 at 6:30 pm in the New Brighton Council Chambers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic <br /> 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 March 23,2021 Council Agenda, ch 23 of the Mar1 <br /> March 23,2021 <br /> Agenda. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Axberg, seconded by Councilmember Abdulle to approve the <br /> agenda as submitted. <br /> A roll call vote was taken. <br /> 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried <br /> Special Order of Business Business <br /> 1.Update from <br /> 1. Update from New Brighton Legislative Delegation. Legislative <br /> Delegation. <br /> Representative Connie Bemardy thanked the Council for their time.She explained she represented New <br /> Brighton in the Minnesota legislature.She indicated she served as the higher education chair along with <br /> serving on the weighs and means committee and the transportation committee.She thanked the Council for <br /> all they do. She discussed the budget targets for 2021 noting it was people centered in order to assist <br /> Minnesotans in getting through the pandemic.He noted a bill for the whistle free zone had been heard already <br /> along with a preschool bill for the Mounds View School District.She encouraged residents to reach out to her <br /> with any comments or questions they may have. <br /> Representative Sandra Feist thanked the Council for their time.She noted she was a resident of New Brighton <br /> and represented area 41B.She explained she served on the education finance and education policy <br />