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September 14,2021 Page 4 of 9 <br /> Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to open the <br /> Public Hearing. <br /> 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried <br /> The Public Hearing was opened at 7:20 p.m. <br /> Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked for additional comments, there were none. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Abdulle, seconded by Councilmember Axberg to close the <br /> Public Hearing. <br /> 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried <br /> The Public Hearing was closed at 7:21 p.m. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Abdulle,seconded by Councihnember Allen to adopt a Resolution <br /> Approving and Authorizing the Modification of the Development Program for <br /> Development District No. 1,the Establishment of Tax Increment Financing <br /> (Redevelopment) District No. 35, and the Adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan <br /> therefor. <br /> 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried <br /> Council Business Council Business <br /> 1. Consider Approval of City of New Brighton Equity Statement. City of. Consider <br /> ty o fN Approval <br /> ofNew <br /> Brighton Equity <br /> City Manager Massopust stated as an organization, we are working towards creating an Equity Statement. <br /> Strategic Action Plan(ESAP)to help us create the set of conditions (structures,policies, and <br /> practices)necessary for equitable outcomes for our staff, customers, residents, and community <br /> at large. There are multiple components that need to be in place before the Plan can be created <br /> and adopted. One of the central components is the adoption of an Equity Statement for the City <br /> of New Brighton. The Equity Statement is meant serve as a foundation and guide for our work <br /> and the Framework in which the ESAP will be created. The Statement was created through a <br /> multistep approach. An internal team of staff(the DEI Strategy Team) worked in conjunction <br /> with CultureBrokers to create the initial draft version. After that, the Team engaged the <br /> community to understand different perspectives, concerns, and suggestions in regards to the <br /> Statement. To garner input on the Equity Statement we used a few different modes of <br /> communication and outreach, some unique to this process. Specific groups that received <br /> information on the Statement included Faith Community Partnership, Multifamily Apartment <br /> Coalition,Neighborhood Block Captains, City of New Brighton Commissioners, City email <br /> listservs. Beyond these groups, information was put out multiple times via our social media <br /> channels. We also used poster boards and flyers at the local Farmer's Market in order to <br /> receive input. We received 76 total responses. The DEI Strategy Team then went through these <br /> responses and categorized them based on content and discussed how the feedback could be <br /> incorporated in the Statement. The City Council also discussed the Statement and process at <br /> their August 24th work session. Feedback from that meeting was also incorporated into the <br /> Statement. <br /> Lisa Tabor, CultureBrokers, reviewed the Equity Statement with the Council and discussed the <br /> engagement that occurred. She discussed how CultureBrokers was working with the City to <br /> set up a governance structure and management function that helps the City achieve racial <br /> equity now and into the future. The framework for this work was discussed in further detail <br />