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Director Fink commented on the City’s current efforts to bring the Partners in Energy and Climate Action Plan together. She explained New Brighton had been accepted into the Partners in Energy program with Xcel Energy. She discussed how the City would be working to create an energy action team as well as a climate task force with members from the community and current Commissioners. She encouraged the Commission members to consider which way they may be interested in serving and if they know of any members of the community that should be involved. Discussion included: • The Commission supported the City having solar panels on all City buildings. Staff reviewed the buildings that already have solar panels installed. • The Commission thanked staff for their work on this plan. VI. Announcements A. City Council Report – Council Member Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. She discussed the work the Council has been doing to draft a residential rental housing ordinance. She explained the Council has spent a lot of time discussing the 2023 budget, utility rates and tax levy. She reported the Truth In Taxation Hearing would be held on Tuesday, December 6. She commented on the upcoming election, which would be held on Tuesday, November 8 and stated the City was still seeking election judges. B. PREC Chair Updates – Julia O’Rourke Chair O’Rourke discussed the crosswalk in front of Innsbruck Park and noted the new change was working well. She reported she attended the Pumpkin Walk and had a wonderful time with her family. She indicated she was looking forward to attending the Gnomes-Giving event. C. Department Happenings and Upcoming Events – City Staff Director Fink stated October was a busy month for Parks and Recreation, which included the ThriveExpo, Tails on the Trails, a carving party, pumpkin walk and trick or treating at the NBCC. She thanked her staff for all of their hard work on these great community events. She explained staff was working on the next Parks brochure. She commented on a recent national conference that she attended. She reported she was recently notified the Lions would be giving the Parks and Recreation Department $5,000 to sponsor a concert series. She thanked the Lions for their tremendous generosity to the community. She indicated the golf course had a great year and revenues were up. She reviewed photos showing the improvements that have occurred at Sunny Square Park. Lastly, she noted the ice castles would return again this winter to New Brighton. VII. Adjournment Motion by Bank, seconded by Hicks to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Motion carried 8-0. Respectfully submitted,