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June 26, • The 16 proof -of -parking stalls must be built if the City determines the property is inadequately parked. Written notice will be given in the event the City requires ' construction of the 16 proof -of -parking stalls. • The wall sign illustrated on the proposed south elevation is not permitted in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Zoning Code. • Implementation of the requirements noted in the Interoffice Public Works/Engineering memo dated 6/13/2012. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported the City has a Granite Falls tour scheduled from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28`h. The Council was invited to tour the site during this timeframe as a public meeting was posted. City Manager Lotter stated this morning he attended a meeting discussing the future of fiber optic in the area. He viewed this utility as a necessity for future development of the community's businesses. He was in favor of fiber optic running through the City of New Brighton. A public and private partnership was being sought between the County and neighboring cities. City Manager Lotter noted he attended the League of Minnesota Cities Conference in Duluth last week, along with Mayor Jacobsen, Councilmembers Samuelson and Jacobsen. He was pleased with the information presented and stated he would be investigating digital packets in the near future. This item was discussed further with the Council. City Manager Lotter mentioned he was investigating the 'implementation of a C -Click Fix operation in the City to engage residents in reporting code enforcement issues. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported she attended the June 19`h Planning Commission meeting. She then questioned the number of cities that needed to be supportive of the fiber optic agreement in order to bring this to the County. City Manager Lotter stated each City in the County would need to be supportive. He understood that the neighboring communities were gaining support. Grants could not be received until the entire community was in agreement. Further discussion ensued regarding the importance of the coming fiber optic network. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg thanked Andre Barte for his foresight in applying for fiber optic grants years ago on behalf of the City of New Brighton. She indicated she attended the EDC meeting last Tuesday, June 19`h. Pulte presented a concept plan for development in the New Brighton Exchange. She requested staff investigate urban farming and place this item on an upcoming work session meeting. Councilmember Burg wished everyone a safe and happy 4`h of July. Char Samuelson Councilmember Samuelson reported the Public Safety met on Monday, June 25`h. The group discussed the Tobacco Ordinance. She commented the group would meet again in September. She noted the three police officers that ran in Grandma's Marathon were successful. Councilmember Samuelson congratulated each of them on their accomplishment. Page 4 of 5 Commission Liaison Reports. Announcements and Updates