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March 28, 2023 Page 9 of 10 explained because this camera was on a City street sign, it appears the City is videotaping the public. He stated the Council has not had a conversation about this and the City was now in violation of surveying the public. He implored Mr. Zoerb to remove the camera and to reinstall the camera on a post on private property. Mr. Zoerb believed there were other ways to solve the problem. Councilmember Allen discussed how the Public Safety Department was doing its part to address crime in the community. He noted the camera in place does not meet the rules and therefore had to be removed. Mr. Zoerb recommended the rules be changed and that a permit be approved to allow it. Councilmember Dunsworth commented on the written statement from Mr. Zoerb stating he will not take the camera down and if the City were to remove it, this has to be done without any damage. City Manager Massopust explained the City would do its best to remove the cameras without causing any damage, but because the cameras are on City property, if they were damaged, the City would not be at fault. He reported Mr. Zoerb altered the City sign in order to install the camera. Mr. Zoerb reported the camera was not City property, but rather the camera was 100% under his care, custody and control. He understood the street sign belonged to the City. Councilmember Dunsworth believed there was a liability issue with having the cameras on a City street sign. Mr. Zoerb stated he did not see this as a concern. Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to direct staff to prepare a Resolution of denial. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust City Manager Massopust reported the Tuesday, April 11 City Council and Worksession meeting has been canceled. He noted the Council would be holding a Joint Worksession with the EDC on Tuesday, April 4. He explained the City Council would meet next on Tuesday, April 25. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported the Public Safety Commission would meet next on Monday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. He thanked all of the Commissioners that serve the community. He invited the public to attend the CPY Spring Luncheon on Tuesday, April 18 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Christ the King Church in New Brighton. Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth reported PREC would not be meeting in April. She encouraged the public to consider attending Bunny Yoga, Tots and Tires, and the Egg Hunt Pool Party. She stated the Parks and Recreation Department was now hiring for its summer seasonal positions. Abdullahi Abdulle Councilmember Abdulle reported the Planning Commission met on Tuesday, March 21. He explained he was observing Ramadan and noted Ramadan began last week. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas reported she attended an iftar dinner with Councilmember Abdulle Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates