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City of 44)NEW H ON the city that works for you Council Worksession December 11, 2012 Present: Mayor Dave Jacobsen Councilmember Mary Burg Councilmember Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Char Samuelson Councilmember Gina Bauman Absent: None Staff in Attendance: City Manager Dean Lotter Assistant to the City Manager Schawn Johnson Director of Parks & Recreation Sandy Breuer Director of Public Safety Bob Jacobson Director of Public Works Grant Wyffels Director of Community Development Grant Fernelius Director of Finance Dan Maiers Guests in Attendance: Shane Shipman, APi Group Mark Ruff, Ehlers The meeting was called to order at 5:15 pm Discussion of Community Survey Questions The Council discussed the draft questions presented, and made a few recommendations. Manager Lotter explained that some of the proposed questions have national responses for comparison purposes. The councilmember's agreed that the sample survey received from Blaine was adequate for New Brighton' with a few minor changes. Discussion of APi Group proposal for New Brighton Exchange Director Fernelius reported that there a few policy issues to acknowledge with APi's proposed expansion including the change in use. The parcel that APi is interested in was planned for high density residential use. Director Fernelius explained that changes will be required to the New Brighton Exchange zoning code. Additionally Fernelius noted that APi has expressed an interest in constructing the larger building first on the south end of the site, with an option for the second building. Councilmember Bauman stated that she was comfortable with granting APi an option, stating she feels it likely they will expand. Councilmember Jacobsen expressed concern with possibly of having half of a lot remain undeveloped. The council agreed that APi is a good risk. Mayor Jacobsen expressed concern with the fact that APi did not build the second building at their current site. Manager Lotter clarified that APi is expanding their business, in addition to being very good to work with. Mark Ruff commented that he sees this as a positive partnership. Shane Shipman reported that APi operates about 40 businesses, of which 50% are in the life safety division, the other 50% are industrial. Most recently APi has been acquiring gas and oil companions.