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June 14, 2022 Page 5 of 6 on the inflation rate and costs that were written into the City’s street replacement plan. Motion by Councilmember Abdulle, seconded by Councilmember Allen to accept all bids and adopt a Resolution awarding a contract for City Project 22‐1, 2022 Street Rehabilitation to the lowest responsible bidder, Valley Paving, Inc., in the amount of $1,896,930.73. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust City Manager Massopust reported the City was seeking election judges to assist with the primary and general elections. He noted the Chalk Art Festival would be held on June 24 through June 26 at Veterans Park. He stated 20 artists have signed up so far. He explained the farmers market began last week and the City would have a presence at the event each week. He commented further on a meeting he attended with Ramsey County Attorney John Choi. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported the Public Safety Commission met on Monday, June 13. He explained this group discussed a stop sign request at Redwood Lane and Forestdale Road and noted this topic may be coming to the Council in the future. He indicated the group also discussed the purchase of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the Public Safety Department. He stated National Night Out would be held on Tuesday, August 2. He reported Ramsey County made a determination and no charges would be made against the New Brighton Police Officer that was involved in the shooting in Mounds View last November. It was noted the New Brighton Public Safety Department would now be completing their own internal investigation. He supported the City Council advocating for ways to address gun violence given the number of mass shootings that were occurring across the country. He stated he was looking forward to attending the Chalk Walk. Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth reported PREC met on Monday, June 1 and the group received an update on the Council’s strategic priorities along with an update on No Mow May and on the work done by the goats. She explained she has been meeting frequently with the Nine North Commission in order to interview candidates for the executive director position. Pam Axberg Councilmember Axberg encouraged residents to consider serving as an election judge. She noted students in high school were eligible to serve as election judges. She reported the EDC met on Monday, June 1 and the group received an update from Baker Tilly on tax increment financing (TIF). She noted Bob Benke would be retiring from the EDC. She thanked him for his many, many years of dedicated service to the City of New Brighton. She noted this group would be addressing wayfinding and sense of place at its next meeting. Abdullahi Abdulle Councilmember Abdulle reported last Wednesday, June 8 the Zoning Code Steering Committee met. He explained he attended a Ramsey County League of Local Government meeting last Thursday where Ramsey County Attorney John Choi spoke. He indicated the Planning Commission would be meeting on Tuesday, June 21. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates