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November 23, 2021 Page 4 of 5 the goal would be to have staff learn as much as they can, without relying on any one staff member Mayor Niedfeldt-"Thomas thanked staff for working on this. She encouraged staff to be mindful of what the City would not be able to accommodate. She anticipated that once word spread about these services, the City would be going beyond the 18 hours of Reach services. Motion by Councilmember AxbeM seconded by Councilmember Abdulle to Authorize staff to enter into a professional services agreement with Reach for Resources Inc. for inclusion services in parks and recreation programs. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust City Manager Massopust invited the Council to attend the Employee Recognition Breakfast which would be held on Friday, December 3 at 8:00 a.m. He stated a groundbreaking ceremony would be held on Tuesday, November 30 at 11:00 a.m. for the new apartment building on Palmer Drive. He commented the worksession meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 7 was being canceled to allow for the Truth in Taxation Hearing at 6:30 p.m. He stated the City received 25 applications for the Equity Commission. Graeme Allen 'Councilmember Allen wished everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. He noted Minnesota was a hotbed for COVID at this time and encouraged everyone to be safe. Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth wished everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. Pam Axbere Councilmember Axberg wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving noting she was thankful she was able to serve on the City Council. Abdullahi Abdulle Councilmember Abdulle reported the Planning Commission met on Tuesday, November 16 where the group discussed a Special Use Permit Amendment for Silver Lake Smiles and action on this item was tabled to December. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas reported the North Metro Mayors Association met last week and this group reviewed legislative priorities. She explained the ice castles would be back in January of 2022. She commented the farmers market would be held at the Community Center on December 8. She stated vaccination clinics for children ages 5 to 11 were being held at the Community Center. She noted she recently attended the Boy Scout Pack #412 meeting where civic duty was discussed. She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hannukah. Commission Liaison Reports. Announcements and Updates