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pay for the cost of the cleanup. Black replied that since the owner hasn't owned the dump for many years and the City is changing its use, not the owner, then he would not have to pay for the cost of the cleanup. Demolition Black reported that the demolition has started and has been going well and that the golf range's building will be burned down by the fire department for training. Office Tenant Black reported that the City has been approached by Medtox, a New Brighton company, which is interested in either remodeling its current building or constructing a new office within the city. The company has been growing rapidly, about ten percent each year, and currently does over ten thousand blood and urine tests a day. They would need a site where they could build 100,000 to 150,000 square feet of office space. The City has proposed the northeast corner of the east side of the Northwest Quadrant as a possible spot. Communications Black announced that the City will be putting together a newsletter covering the Northwest Quadrant that will go out to residents during the month of May. Fulton added that the goal of the newsletter will not be to promote the project, but to give a history of the development, explain the financial aspects, and summarize the benefits to residents throughout the City. The developers will hold a public meeting after the newsletter goes out, and they will be able to answer any questions. Kaufhold recommended that the City explain how the properties were purchased and should explain how eminent domain was used. Fulton replied that that subject will not be covered in the newsletter, suggesting it is better addressed in other forums. Delaune suggested that they include the fact that New Brighton will have a ten percent increase in population, and that this will maintain the quality of life in the City. Delaune inquired if the City had heard any results from the Library Board. Fulton replied that he has a meeting coming up with Jan Parker(Wiessner) regarding the library; however the Council has directed staff to not make the library a top priority. Fernelius added that the Council does not see support for a regional library outside of New Brighton and they feel that it may hold up the progress of the development. Fulton noted that having a library would have a tax impact on the development, depending on where it was placed. Sculthorp asked if there has been any movement on the upgrade or replacement of the bridge over 694. Black replied that they have been very busy working on a number of topics for the development, but he did not have an update for the Commission. Brighton Village Black reported that there have been no new announcements made. Kaufhold inquired when Kraus-Anderson would be removing the rest of the debris from the site. Fernelius replied that they will be recycling the debris and should be removed by this spring.