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Page 3 - July 10, 2007 New Brighton Council Minutes Public Hearin NE Council Business 1. Consideration of Settlement Agreement with Alvin S. Zelickson et al for Acquisition of Property at 1255 Old Highway 8 NW (Post Office). Report 07 -179. Resolution 07 -075. Assistant Community Development Director, David Black gave an overview of the settlement agreement with Alvin Zelickson for the purchase of 1255 Old Hwy 8 NW. Black reported Mr. Zelickson's lawyers approached staff a day before going to court to offer a settlement of $1.5 million, which would be all inclusive. Mayor Larson stated that he was glad that it did not go to court, since the verdict could have been for a higher amount. He thanked staff for all of their hard work during this process. Doffing said that during the work session the Council was able to ask numerous questions in regards to the settlement. While she would have preferred to do this in a different manner, she understands that this the best deal tImt could be negotiated by staff . tion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Hoffman to waive t e reading and adopt the Agreement of Acquisition of Property 1255 Old Highway 8 NW. 5 Ayes — 0 Nays, Motion Carried 2. Consideration of Relocation Agreement with U. S. Postal Service. Report 07 -180. Resolution 07 -077. Community Development Director, Grant Fernelius, presented the history behind the acquisition and relocation of the Post Office. Mayor Larson expressed his frustration of working with the Post Office. He added that he will be contacting our local representatives in Washington D.C. to determine if they can help the City with the cost of the UPSP's leasing mistake. Council Member Bauman stated that she is frustrated with how the Post Office has handled this move and added that her frustration does not reflect on City staff, which has done a great trying to deal with this situation. She added the City does not have the money pend and this is not a prudent move. Council Member Doffing said that while settlement is within the proposed budget, she is not happy with how the Post ce has negotiated with the City. She stated she will support the agreement rather than going with the unknown by rejecting it. Council Member Burg also License - Champps. 07 -178. 1. Get Readyl Proclamation nd presentation from Mr. :kris Burns of the Twin Cities xea Red Cross. Public Hearing NONE I. Consideration of Settlement Agreement with Alvin S. Zelickson et al for Acquisition of Property at 1255 Old Highway 8 NW (Post Office). Report 07 -179. Resolution 07-076. Consideration of Relocation reement with U. S. Postal cvice. Report 07 -180. solution 07 -077.