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Page 4 -April 10, 2007 New Brighton Council Minutes otion by Council Member Burg, seconded by Council Member Bauman to table e item until the April 24, 2007 meeting. 5 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried. 5. Consideration of Agreement with Bell Lumber 8v Pole Company regarding Odor Testing and Mitigation. Report No. 07-075. City Manager, Dean Lotter explained that than item was brought up at a nei~borhood meeting. Staff has met with Bell Pole, and is pleased with their efforts to resolve the concern with odors associated with the company. „Director of Community Development, Grant Fernelius gave a brief history, and reported. that Bell Pale believes they have identi"ied the source of the odor. A second tank would be used to mix the chemicals for the replacement solution. Mayor Larson thanked representatives from Bell Pole for their efforts in educating the council on the process used. Councilmember Bauman requested an explanation of the process used. Shawn Hom, representing Bell Pole explained that the current solution has chemicals that are very sensitive to smell. The replacement chemicals are substantially less odiferous. ~otion by Council Member Hoffman, seconded by Council Member Bauman to approve the attached agreemeut with Bell Lumber and Pole company regarding odor testing and mitigation efforts at 77$ First St SW. S Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried. Municipal Advisory Commission City_Manager-Dean_Lotter Mr. Lotter announced the City Council and City Staff team-building retreat is scheduled for April 12 and 13th. Also reported was an upcoming meeting with School District 282, April 17th at St. Anthony High School. Council Member Marv. Bura --Parks, Recreation, and Environmental Commission A joint meeting with Mounds View City council was attended, where common interests were discussed. Apri124~' there will be meeting related to walking/biking trails at the Family Service Center. The Parks and Recreation department was awarded a grant from the Minnesota Transportation Department for $175,000. Congratulations were expressed to son West and Srad Martens for their efforts in writing the grant. The funds will be used owards our "safe routes to school" project. Council Member Ann Hoffman -Economic Development Commission EDC met earlier in the day. Kraus Anderson should be presenting a plan at the upcoming Planning commission meeting. The owner of the former Sinclair station is planning to sell. 5. Consideration of Agreement with Bell Lambe & Pole Company regnnding Odor Testing and Mitigntion Report No. 07-075.