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Page 3 - July 10, 2007 New Brighton Council Minutes <br />Public Hearin <br />N*E <br />Council Business <br />1. Consideration of Settlement Agreement with Alvin S. Zelickson et al <br />for Acquisition of Property at 1255 Old Highway 8 NW (Post Office). <br />Report 07-179. Resolution 07-076. <br />Assistant Community Development Director, David Black gave an overview of the <br />settlement agreement with Alvin Zelickson for the purchase of 1255 Old Hwy 8 <br />NW. Black reported Mr. Zelickson's lawyers approached staff a day before going <br />to court to offer a settlement of $1.5 million, which would be all inclusive. Mayor <br />Larson stated that he was glad that it did not go to court, since the verdict could <br />have been for a higher amount. He thanked staff for all of their hard work during <br />this process. Doffing said that during the work session the Council was able to <br />ask numerous questions in regards to the settlement. While she would have <br />preferred to do this in a different manner, she understands that this the best deal <br />that could be negotiated by staff. <br />An by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman to waive <br />the reading and adopt the Agreement of Acquisition of Property 1255 Old' Highway <br />S NW. <br />5 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried <br />2. Consideration of Relocation Agreement with U. S. Postal Service. <br />Report 07-180. Resolution 07-077. <br />Community Development Director, Grant Fernelius, presented the history behind <br />the acquisition and relocation of the Post Office. Mayor Larson expressed his <br />frustration of working with the Post Office. He added that he will be contacting <br />our local representatives in Washington D.C. to determine if they can help the <br />City with the cost of theUPSP's leasing mistake. Council Member Bauman <br />stated that she is frustrated with how the Post Office has handled this move and <br />added that her frustration does not reflect on City staff, which has done a great <br />job trying to deal with this situation. She added the City does not have the money <br />to spend and this is not a prudent move. Council Member Doffing said that while <br />ettlement is within the proposed budget, she is not happy with how the Post <br />O ce has negotiated with the City. She stated she will support the agreement <br />rather than going with the unknown by rejecting it. Council Member Burg also <br />License - Charnpps. <br />07-178. <br />1. Get Readyl Proclamation <br />nd presentation from Mr. <br />:fins Bums of the Twin Cities <br />rea Red Cross. <br />Public Hearing <br />NONE <br />1.Consideration of Settlernent <br />AWvesnent with Alvin S. <br />Zelickson et al for Acquisition <br />I Property at 1255 Old <br />Highway 8 NW (Post Office). <br />Report 07-179. Resolution <br />-076. <br />Consideration of Relocation <br />reernent with U. S. Postal <br />rvice. Report 07-180. <br />solution 07-077.