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0 <br />• <br />July 22, 2008 Page 5 of 7 <br />5 Ayes -0 Nays, Motion Carried <br />3. Approve An Ordinance Relating to the Utilization of Eminent Domain in <br />the City of New Brighton. Report No. 08-210. Ordinance No. 762. <br />City Manager Dean Lotter reported this item came up at a recent policy discussion meeting. It was <br />explained that this ordinance would limit the use of eminent domain in the City ofNew Brighton <br />beyond the State's requirement. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere shared his concern with the section <br />stating a prohibition for the use of eminent domain for economic development purposes, because the <br />term economic development is unclear. The City Attorney and council amended the ordinance <br />presented, and directed staff to publish the amended ordinance. <br />Councilmember Phillips expressed gratitude to Councilmember Doffing for all her work related to this <br />ordinance. Councilmember Burg stated her appreciation for the clarity of the ordinance. <br />Motion by Councilmember Dolling, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt the revised <br />ordinance as discussed. <br />5 Ayes— 0 Nays, Motion Carried <br />4. <br />Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Project 07-5, Northwest <br />Quadrant Dump Closure Plan. Report No.. 08-202. (*Moved from <br />Consent Agenda) <br />Councilmember Phillips requested the item be moved in order to discuss any conditions attached to the <br />two grants recently received. Assistant Director of Community Development, David Black reported <br />there are `uses of funds" attached to each of the deeds. Councilmember Phillips stated his concern is <br />related to the ramifications ifthe City does not comply with the conditions required <br />Mr. Black reported that in each of the grants there is an amendment process, it was reported that <br />amendments are quite common Councilmember Phillips asked if the City determined higher end <br />condominiums would be desirable, could they be built without including affordable housing. Mr. <br />Black reported that recently the City received a grant for tract 2, and Rottlund homes was able to <br />provide a certain number of affordable owner occupied units. Mr. Lotter requested Mr. Black discuss <br />the thresholds ofrental costs. The following information was shared: <br />$707 -efficiency, $758-1 Bedroom, $910-2 Bedroom, $1,051-3 Bedroom, $1,17214 Bedroom. <br />Councilmember Phillips requested council be provided with the housing requirements as related to the <br />grant. Mr. Black reported staff will provide answers at a forthcoming work session. Councilmember <br />Burg questioned if we forego this grant, would that interfere with the possibility of obtaining firmte <br />grants. Councilmember Bauman questioned the reason the City would apply for a grant with an <br />affordable housing component attached to it. She reported New Brighton has 31 % affordable housing, <br />and feels that is "a lot". For the greater good of New Brighton, it is her feeling that anything requiring <br />affordable housing should be avoided because ofthe possibility of what it can bring to the community. <br />3. Approve An <br />Ordinance Relating to <br />the Utilization of <br />Eminent Domain in <br />the City of New <br />Brighton. <br />Report No. 08-210. <br />Ordinance No. 762 <br />4. Authorization to <br />Advertise for Bids <br />for Project 07-5, <br />Northwest Quadrant <br />Dump CIosure Plan. <br />Report No. 08-202. <br />(•Moved from <br />Consent Agenda) <br />