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saw this as an opportunity for new engagement and involvement. At the same time, having more people and drivers on the road posed challenges for public safety. She reported with the redevelopment of Silver Lake Road there were opportunities and challenges as well. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas thanked Ms. Wagner for coming in and applying for this position. She noted City Clerk Spangrud would be in touch with further information on how the Council was moving forward. The meeting recessed from 6:51 to 7:00 p.m. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas explained the next person to be interviewed was Youssef Enanna. Councilmember Dunsworth asked Mr. Enanna to explain how both personal and professional experiences will help you be an effective Commissioner if appointed. Mr. Enanna stated professionally he has been in the hospital world for 22 years as a compliance person and analyst. He deals with how to work with the State and federal laws, policies and procedures. He commented personally he sees himself as an excellent listener, which served him well as a Commission. This helps him to tackle problems, solve problems and how to understand an audience. Councilmember Allen asked what motivated Mr. Enanna to serve on a City Commission. Mr. Enanna explained he enjoys being involved in the City, being a part of shaping policies and procedures. He sees the service as a bridge between being a resident and the City. He appreciated being part of the interests of residents and businesses in the community and trying to come up with nice solutions. He discussed the recent cases the Commission discussed which included Midtown Village and US Bank. He stated the Commission had a sincere effort on each of these planning cases. Councilmember Abdulle stated each Commission is tasked with making recommendations to the City Council that comply with policies, rules or ordinances already adopted by the City Council. He asked Mr. Enanna what he would do if he disagreed with a policy or ordinance already in place. Mr. Enanna commented there was a collaborative between the members of the Planning Commission. He stated changing policies and procedures was an evolving process. He indicated the approach would be to collaborate and there has to be something that will serve the population of the City. He stated there would be a multiple step process and the initiation would require discussion with all the stakeholders at the table. Councilmember Axberg requested Mr. Enanna speak to the biggest opportunities and challenges facing New Brighton and how do you hope to address these serving on a Commission. Mr. Enanna stated he has been serving the City as an election judge for years. He indicated he has been in the City since 2004, for the past 18 years. He commented from his time in the community has been outstanding. He understood it takes time to tackle problems. He believed the City’s future was bright. He recommended the City consider pursuing solar power. He encouraged the City to continuously engage residents in order to keep residents involved. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas thanked Mr. Enanna for coming in and applying for this position. She noted City Clerk Spangrud would be in touch with further information on how the Council was moving forward. The meeting recessed from 7:12 to 7:17 p.m.