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July 14, 2015 what would remain on this plot of land. He commented that he was interested in acquiring this property from the City if properly remediated. Community Assets & Development Director Schlichting explained how the property would be abandoned and remediated. He explained that a full depth dig would not be conducted given the close proximity of other structures. Rather the top cone would be removed, it would be filled with sand, brought up to grade and then asphalt would cover the site. He reported the monitoring wells would remain in place. Mayor Jacobsen asked for additional comments, there were none. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to close the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m. Councilmember Jacobsen asked if the proposed central median would pose a concern for the Fire Department. Public Safety Director Jacobson commented he would investigate the plans further to ensure this was not a concern. Councilmember Bauman appreciated the comments voiced this evening from the public. She asked if a member of staff would be monitoring the reconstruction project so as to supervise the quality of the work product. Community Assets & Development Director Schlichting explained that staff was allocated to oversee and inspect the project. Councilmember Burg also appreciated the concerns voiced by the residents and encouraged them to speak with staff if any other concerns were to arise as the project proceeds. Mayor Jacobsen hoped that the work completed in 2016 would be done to the satisfaction of the residents in attendance. He thanked them for attending the Public Hearing and for voicing their concerns. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt the Resolution ordering Project 16-1, 2016 Street Rehabilitation as proposed in the Feasibility Study, authorize staff to proceed with the preparation of the plans and specifications and designate the Director of Community Assets and Development as the engineer for this improvement. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to authorize the Director of Community Assets and Development to hire an appraiser for ROW and easement acquisition. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to authorized the Director of Community Assets and Development to enter into Amendment Number 3 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of New Brighton and Kimley-Horn and Associates (KHA) for Task 5 Final Design Phase Services. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Page 4 of 7 Council Business Council Business 1. Consider 1. Consider Resolution Approving a Polling Location for Precinct 8 Resolution Approving