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Regular City Council Meeting <br /> Monday,January 30, 2023 <br /> Page 9 <br /> Roll Call <br /> Ayes: Etten, Schroeder, Groff, Strahan, and Roe. <br /> Nays: None. <br /> 7. Business Items <br /> a. Receive Presentation from Twin Cities North Chamber President John Con- <br /> nelly <br /> City Manager Patrick Trudgeon briefly highlighted this item as detailed in the Re- <br /> quest for Council Action and related attachments dated January 30, 2023. <br /> President John Connelly introduced himself and gave a presentation on Twin City <br /> North Chamber of Commerce vision. <br /> Mayor Roe thanked Mr. Connelly for the presentation and appreciated the update. <br /> Councilmember Etten appreciated all of the work and the partnership with the City. <br /> He also thought it was important connecting with the schools in the area and part- <br /> nering with them as well. He appreciated the effort made. <br /> Mr. Connelly indicated the trades are much needed in the workforce today. <br /> Councilmember Groff indicated the school has some excellent trade training. <br /> Mr. Connelly thought with the upgrades and improvements the high school has <br /> created a place to learn more trades. <br /> Councilmember Strahan thanked Mr. Connelly for programs because it is nice find- <br /> ing ways to be more inclusive with small businesses. <br /> Councilmember Schroeder thanked Mr. Connelly for the presentation and glad to <br /> hear him talking about manufacturing because she thought that was going to be a <br /> key piece to keep adding to. She noted manufacturing goes across all industries and <br /> these are good jobs and very much needed. <br /> b. Xcel Energy Painted Pole Project Presentation <br /> Public Works Director Jesse Freihammer briefly highlighted this item as detailed <br /> in the Request for Council Action and related attachments dated January 30, 2023. <br /> Ms. Kirstin Sersland and Mr. Joe Samuel with Xcel Energy introduced themselves <br /> to the City Council and made a presentation on the Painted Pole project. <br /> Mayor Roe thanked Ms. Sersland for the presentation and the outreach to the neigh- <br /> borhoods surrounding this project so they are aware of what will be going on. <br />