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September 26, 2023 Page 6 of 7 be bringing forward a recommendation to post “No Parking” signs on one side of Searles Street. Councilmember Dunsworth questioned when the splash pad would be open for use throughout the year. Parks and Recreation Director Fink stated this would be weather dependent, but anticipated the splash pad would be open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Councilmember Dunsworth suggested the City put some type of cold weather policy to ensure the splash pad was not open if the temperature dropped below 50 degrees. Parks and Recreation Director Fink explained the splash pad would only be operational if children were present and noted staff would be working on an operational policy for the splash pad. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas stated she was very excited for this project to be moving forward. She appreciated the fact the splash pad would have a push button operational feature. She explained she appreciated the Planning Commission’s discussion regarding the water usage and supported a sign being posted regarding the water that would be used in the splash pad. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas questioned what was currently around the stormwater pond and asked if the City should be installing a fence. Parks and Recreation Director Fink reported the stormwater pond was currently surrounded by tall grasses. She reported the splash pad was further away from the stormwater pond than the playground was. She commented on the amount of tall grasses and reeds that were in place that would keep children from walking through the stormwater pond. Councilmember Abdulle stated he believed the splash pad was a very exciting opportunity for the entire community and he looked forward to visiting it with his children. Councilmember Allen agreed this would be a great addition to the City’s park system. Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Axberg to approve the Site Plan authorizing installation of a splash pad facility in Lion’s Park with conditions as recommended by staff. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust City Manager Massopust reported Tails on the Trails will be held on Sunday, October 8. He provided the Council with an update on the school resource officer situation and explained the City recently signed a five-year contract with the school district to provide officers in the Mounds View School District. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported the Planning Commission met on Tuesday, September 19 where the group discussed the site plan for Lions Park along with being provided an overview of the parking study. Pam Axberg Councilmember Axberg reported a Pumpkin Walk would be held in October. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas reported the Equity Commission meeting in September was canceled. She commented on the North Metro Mayors meeting she attended last week noting SROs were the main topic of conversation. She explained the City staff participated in the TCAAP Advisory Board Public Hearing that took place last week. She noted she participated in the quarterly New Brighton Business Council meeting for the Twin Cities North Chamber. She indicated she attended a virtual equity conversation with the Regional Conference of Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates