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May 23, 2023 Page 1 of 6 <br />Pursuant to notice thereof, a regular meeting of the New Brighton City Council was held Tuesday, <br />May 23, 2023 at 6:30 pm in the New Brighton Council Chambers. <br />Present: Councilmembers Abdulle, Allen, Axberg and Acting Mayor Dunsworth <br />Absent: Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas <br />Also Present: Devin Massopust-City Manager, Sarah Sonsalla-City Attorney, Gina Foschi-Finance <br />Director, Ben Gozola-Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development <br />Call to Order <br />Acting Mayor Dunsworth called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. <br />Pledge of Allegiance <br />Acting Mayor Dunsworth led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. <br />Public Comment Forum <br />Acting Mayor Dunsworth opened the Public Forum for comments from the public. There were <br />no comments from the public. <br />Approval of Agenda <br />Approval of the May 23 , 2023 Council Agenda. <br />Motion by Councilmember Abdulle, seconded by Councilmember Allen to approve the <br />agenda as submitted. <br />4 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried <br />Special Order of Business <br />1.Proclamation Naming Julie Forbord as a City Ambassador. <br />Public Safety Director Paetznick stated this was a bittersweet celebration for his organization. He noted Julie <br />Forbord has been a 27 year employee of the City of New Brighton. He explained she was a valued member <br />of the Public Safety Department that has provided clarity and organization. He reported Julie has been <br />recognized by a number of external organizations and noted she also received the 2019 Michael J. Walker <br />Spirit award from the City. He commented further on the wealth of knowledge Julie has and explained she <br />would be dearly missed by the New Brighton Public Safety Department. He thanked Julie for her tremendous <br />work ethic and wished her all the best in her new position as the Aid for the Minnesota Commissioner of <br />Public Safety. <br />Acting Mayor Dunsworth read a proclamation in full for the record naming Julie Forbord an ambassador for <br />the City of New Brighton. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. <br />Call to Order <br />Pledge of Allegiance <br />Public Comment <br />Forum <br />Approval of Agenda <br />Approval of the <br />May 23, 2023 Agenda. <br />Special Order of <br />Business <br />1.Proclamation Naming <br />Julie Forbord as a City <br />Ambassador. <br />COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS <br />THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON