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April 8, 2014 Page 7 of 8 require inclusions of a venting system. Councilmember Burg thanked Mr. Debach for continuing to work with the City on this project. She questioned if Pulte Homes had ever had to install a venting system in any of their other developments. Mr. Debach reported the venting system had not been constructed in Minnesota, but has been completed by Pulte Homes in other areas of the country. Councilmember Burg questioned how many feet of clean cover was onsite at this time. Community Development Director Femelius stated the MPCA wants 12 feet of clean cover. He reported the City has brought in a great deal of soil over the past several years. He believed that the vast majority of the site had adequate cover, but this would have to be sorted out between Pulte Homes and the MPCA. Councilmember Burg looked forward to having this project completed in the City of New Brighton. Councilmember Jacobsen requested further information on the project timeline. Mr. Debach stated assuming the project were to close in June of 2014, construction would begin in July and homes would be available in the spring 2015 Parade of Homes. Mayor Jacobsen asked if the proposed development was gaining interest. Mr. Debach reported that out of the 18 projects Pulte Homes was currently working on, the Enclave was receiving the most calls. Councilmember Bauman questioned how many homes would be in the 2015 Parade of Homes. Mr. Debach stated Pulte Homes was not a spec builder but rather constricted models. He commented Pulte Homes was proposing six different floor plans for the Enclave. Councilmember Jacobsen inquired when the six different floor plans would be posted on Pulte's website. Mr. Debach indicated Pulte Homes was waiting until it had full ownership of the property before this information would be made available. Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to approve a Resolution authorizmg execution of a Restated and Amended Contract for Private Redevelopment by and between the City of New Brighton and Pulte Homes of Minnesota, LLC for the sale and redevelopment of land in New Brighton Exchange. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported the Town Hall meeting would be held on April 12, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. He discussed the presentation he would make to the public and encouraged residents to participate in this event. He reviewed the items planned for the April 22nd Council agenda stating it could be a longer meeting. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported she was appointed as liaison to the Planning Commission. She discussed the recent Cable Commission meeting noting a hearing would be held between Comcast and the 10 partner cities at the Shoreview City Hall in the Council Chambers on April 17th at 6:30 p.m. She encouraged residents to attend and provide comments. She noted the Cable Commission had a recent victory from an FCC ruling noting Comcast could no longer charge for the DTA boxes. Comcast was going to be required to unbundle all equipment from its fees. She reported cable bills would be altered to reflect this change. She indicated she held a discussion with 5th graders at St. John's on Local Government. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates