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April 13,2021 Page 7 of 7 <br /> and this drives her to consider what more can she do. She encouraged the residents of New <br /> Brighton to be their best and to treat others with dignity. She indicated the EDC did not meet <br /> last week. She reported the Union Gospel Mission would be holding their Celebration of Hope <br /> on Friday night. <br /> Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas <br /> Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas discussed the collective community trauma that has occurred over <br /> the past year. She understood the community didn't have answers,but she wanted the public to <br /> know this was something the Council was discussing and prioritizing. She indicated the City <br /> was pursuing an Inclusive Community Commission and noted the Public Safety Department <br /> was regularly reviewing the training and culture of the organization. She encouraged everyone <br /> in New Brighton to work every day to create a community that was inclusive in all aspects. <br /> She encouraged those with ideas on how to make this happen to reach out to herself of another <br /> Councilmember. She requested residents continue to wear their masks and to stay distanced <br /> even though people were starting to receive the vaccine. She wished everyone a holy season <br /> and hoped it would be peaceful. She noted she attended a meeting that looked at green <br /> initiatives and she appreciated the fact PREC wanted to dive deeper into this issue. Lastly, she <br /> reported Stockyard Days would be held this year and while it may look different, events were <br /> being planned for 2021. <br /> Adjournment <br /> Adjournment The meeting adjourned <br /> Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. at 8:08 p.m. <br /> Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas, Mayor <br /> ATTEST: �� v9itee—, <br /> Terri Spangrud, Ci Clerk <br />