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Councilmember Dunsworth provided the Commissions with an update noting July was Parks and Recreation Month. She stated Parks and Rec Fest would be held on Saturday, July 9 at Lions Park from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. She reported the Council passed an ordinance at its last meeting that would reduce the residential speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour. She noted this change would go into effect now and the City would be communicating this change to the public. She reported a map of the streets that would be impacted was available on the City’s website. She explained speed limit signs would be replaced in a phased approach. She commented on the City’s strategic priorities and noted the finance director provided the Council with a presentation at a recent worksession meeting. C. Chair Updates – Julia O’Rourke, PREC Chair and Harry Carter, EDC Chair Chair O’Rourke encouraged residents to get out and visit the City’s parks and to consider signing up for fall programming. D. Department Happenings and Upcoming Events – City Staff Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola provided the Commissioners with an update on the Silver Lake Road visioning and planning project. Parks and Recreation Director Fink updated the Commissioners on Ch alk Fest noting this was a successful event. She stated 20 artists participated in Chalk Fest and stipends were provided to each artist through a grant from Twin Cities Gateway. She reviewed the June golf numbers noting revenues were up. She stated residents could vote early at the New Brighton Community Center and reported the City was still seeking election judges for the November election. IX. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Bank, seconded by Commissioner Zisla to adjourn the meeting. Motion approved. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Fink, CPRP Director of Parks and Recreation