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Approved Greenfield stated that they are comparing the two projects and would be willing to do something similar at this development. Winters added that Excel is interested with working with developers for the whole Northwest Quadrant site and making the whole site energy efficient. James Rucker, 664 10th Street NW,was glad to hear the commission to raise several concerning questions regarding the development, like how are we going to connect the rest of New Brighton to the new development and how are people going to cross the rail road tracks. He has witnessed children using the rail trestle as a way to get to the park,because there is no connection. He encourages the City and the developers to look at the connection at the southern part of the development which has stairs at the base of the freeway that go nowhere,they were original intended to connect to the trail system. He was disappointed to hear that most of these units would not have children in them,because when there is a lack of children some communities become intolerant of them and most of the trial connections are through the higher priced housing which may cause a problem. He also encourages the City to re-flyer the neighborhood for the additional meeting. He also would like the City to remember that this is a historical site and would encourage the city to look into preserving some of the sites. Motion by Baker, Second Zisla by to CONTINUE THE PUBLIC MEETING ON JANUARY 31,2006. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, MOTION CARRIED. Public Hearing: Zoning Code Amendment to Codify NWQ Design Guidelines Motion by Baker, Second Zisla by to CONTINUED TO THE FEBRUARY MEETING. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays,MOTION CARRIED. General Business: FP06-01 Final Plat—785 Old Hwy 8 NW Consideration of a Final Plat for the parcel at 785 Old Hwy 8 NW. Recently, it was brought to staff's attention that the Final Plat for the Public Safety Center was never formally approved. Section 26-41 of the City Code (Subdivisions)requires that all plats receive final review by the Planning Commission and approval by the City Council. Commissioner O'Brien abstained from this discussion and vote. Motion by Schiferl, second by Mann to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of FP06-01. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays,MOTION CARRIED. Announcements and Updates: Fernelius introduced Janice Gundlach as the new City Planner. Adjournment Janice Gundlach, City Planner C:\Documents and Settings\jgoepe\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK28\1-17-2006.doc