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utilities needed to be disconnected. Black reported that he has received a telephone call from the <br /> property owner behind Harry's, who is interested in using the site as a parking lot. <br /> Belair and Midwest Asphalt <br /> Black reported that the Council heard a proposal by Belair and Midwest Asphalt for Midwest to <br /> operate on a portion of the Belair site. Minnesota Commercial would run a spur track off of the <br /> existing rail road track to serve both business, and continue through the site into Mounds View <br /> where it will serve Tyson by rail. Tyson has additional land that may be able to accommodate <br /> Ferrellgas. Minnesota Commercial would be willing to abandon the team track that it is <br /> requesting as replacement for the Butcher Spur. This would intensify the use of the rail in that <br /> area. The excess track, which is part of TCAAP, would be purchased by the Ramsey County <br /> Regional Rail. <br /> Harmon asked what Belair and Midwest Asphalt need in order for the City to approve for this <br /> project. Black replied that the City would have to rezone the property and approve a special use <br /> permit and a change to the comprehensive plan. Even if the City approves this plan there is <br /> some question on what Mounds View will approve. Kaufhold indicated that he thought that <br /> Ferrellgas needed to be on a busy street. Black replied that the company is a bit unique in that <br /> they need retail location but also an area for their tank location,but they may be willing to split <br /> the retail location from the tank storage. Larson added that Tyson may double the size of its <br /> facility if it has rail access. Delaune asked what the timeline is for this project. Black replied <br /> that while Council has been briefed on this, it would still have to go before the Planning <br /> Commission and back before Council, so it will take some time. <br /> Other Business <br /> Nelson reported that the Town Hall Meeting will be held on October 7th at 8:30 a.m., and asked <br /> if a theme has been determined. Larson replied that the theme is still being put together. <br /> Kaufhold inquired about the results of the citywide survey. Black replied that it was presented to <br /> Council at the last meeting. Larson added that the results will be placed on the website with two <br /> charts from the League of Minnesota Cities which show the cost to the taxpayer per day <br /> compared to surrounding cities. The cost for New Brighton residents is $0.82 a day compared to <br /> the average $1.24 per day for surrounding cities. <br /> Larson indicated that he is requesting Sathe to re-advertise nationally for the city manager <br /> position. Delaune asked for an updated timeline. Larson replied that it has not yet been <br /> finalized. Delaune indicated that he was only looking to keep the citizens informed so there is no <br /> speculation. Larson estimated that it appears that the new city manager will begin in three to <br /> four months. <br /> Adjournment <br /> The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 a.m. <br /> Page 5 of 5 <br />