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July 22, 2008 Page 6 of 7 <br />Motion by Counc&wniber Phillips, seconded by Counci7member Doffing to authorize the <br />advertisement of bids for City Project 07-5, Northwest Quadrant Dump Closure Plan - <br />4 Ayes -1 Nays, Motion Carried <br />Ayes: Mayor Larson, Councilnmember Burg, Doffing and Phillips <br />Nays: Councilmember Bauman <br />Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates: <br />Dean Lotter <br />Mr. Lotter reported T -mobile has withdrawn their application for a cell tower in Hidden Oaks Park. <br />The Surface Transportation Board approved the abandonment of the Butcher Spur. A reminder was <br />given that the next Quarterly Policy Discussim meeting will be July 29�' at 5:30, at City Hall. <br />Councilmember Do Public Safety Commission <br />Councilmember Doffing expressed her gratitude to the council related to the eminent domain <br />ordinance. Councilmember Doffing reported that she counted 47 cases where eminent domain was <br />utilized since 1982; and feels this was a "Significant New Chapter in New Brighton's History." <br />Councilmember Phiflins-Phuming Commission <br />Councilmember Phillips reported the cell tower at Hidden Oaks Park has been discussed at length at the <br />recent Planning Commission meetings. Mr. Phillips stated the City has made an appropriate step in the <br />area of it's use of eminent domain3 along with expressing his appreciation for Councilrnember <br />Doffing's effort. <br />Councihnember pfflHR n -Park, Recreation & Environmental Commission <br />The Parks, Recreation and Environmental meeting did not meet in July; the next meeting is scheduled <br />for August 6, 2008. <br />_Councilmember EMM -Economic Development Commission <br />Councilmember Burg reported EDC will next meet August 5"'. Councilmember Burg announced the <br />Mounds View Community Theater is performing `Beauty & the Beast." Rice Creek has been opened <br />through the arsenal, and encouraged others to check it out. <br />Mayor Larson <br />Mayor Larson complimented Director Jacobson along with Pubic Safety staff in the recent murder <br />investigation. Stockyard days kicks off August 3'd. <br />Adjournment <br />Announots <br />Adjournment <br />