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Motion by Counciilmember Doffing, seconded by Councilmember Phillips to approve the Consent <br />Agenda as amended. <br />5 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried <br />Public Hearins <br />1. Notice of hearing on proposed amendment to the enabling resolution of the New Brighton <br />Economic Development Authority. Report No. 09-055. Resolution No. 09-013. <br />City Manager Lotter reported that an ordinance was adopted July 22, 2008 restricting the Council's ability to <br />use eminent domain in the City of New Brighton. It was ddemm>ted that the enabling resolution that initially <br />created the EDA in New Brighton should be amended to restrict the EDA from =quinng property by the <br />use of eminent domain. <br />Mayor Larson opened the Public Hearing at 6:38 pm. <br />Mayor Larson asked for comments: <br />Larry Kuechle (233916' Terrace) urged the Council to reconsider the restriction of eminent domain, for the <br />reason of possible difficulty in assembling a viable parcel for development purposes. Councilmember <br />Phillips explained the City of New Brighton still maintains the right to utilize eminent domain, this resolution <br />allows this decision to made solely by the City Council. Councilmember Doffing reviewed some of the key <br />points in the ordinance she crafted in 2008. Councilmember Doffing explained New Brighton's history of <br />eminent domain in response to Mr. Kumble's comment that he was unfamiliar with how New Brighton had <br />used eminent domain in the past, as he was new to the City. Councilrnember Doffing explained that since <br />1982 the City Council had authorized eminent domain on 47 properties; specifying examples that occurred <br />during her time on the City Council. <br />Motion by Councilmeniber Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to dose the Public <br />Hearing. <br />5 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried <br />The Public Hearing was closed at 6:47 pnr. <br />Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Doffing to accept the proposed <br />amendment to the enabling resolution of the New Brighton Economic Development Authority. <br />5 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried <br />uL,- r r.r u,dow <br />CanoeptsofMumeso4 irK <br />RepertNo. 09-051. <br />9. Cor of <br />Menoandrmiof <br />UndwAndingbetweerthe <br />City ofNew Brighton aril <br />LEIS local #263 regarftj <br />contrWreopmarnegmding <br />health irmuarm <br />RMWTt .09-052. <br />10. Amepta=of <br />Monthly Report from <br />Sflver Lake Fl&, <br />Report No, 09-053. <br />11. Aooeptm=ofMonthl; <br />Report from Cake Joxs. <br />RepotNo. 09-054. <br />Public Hesrure <br />1. Noticeofhe ingon <br />propoead amar&xr t to th <br />enabling mxMoi ofthe <br />NewBrighronFttic <br />DeveloprrW AWiarity. <br />Repot No. 09-055 <br />