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December 13, 2016 Page 3 of 11 3) Environmental Impact, and 4) Small City Impact. While New Brighton Exchange is worthy in all four categories, the award was received in the Community Impact category. The ReScape event is held annually and exists to celebrate projects demonstrating innovation, collaboration, and exemplary results in revitalizing formerly contaminated land. Assistant Director of Community Assets & Development/Planning Director Gundlach explained the 100-acre site is now home to nearly $100 million in market value (a growth from $5 million). Before New Brighton Exchange, the site was once home to unsightly and unused buildings, two State superfund sites, a dump, diesel and gas contamination, and other environmental challenges. She described how New Brighton Exchange has brought good jobs to New Brighton, as well as additional housing and recreational opportunities. City Manager Lotter reviewed the financial impacts the New Brighton Exchange has had on the City and the market value growth. He stated he was extremely proud of the resilience of the vision for this property and commended City staff and the City Council for their efforts. He was proud of the huge success the New Brighton Exchange has become, that the site was cleaned and that the City has received an enhanced tax base. He explained the City’s environmental consultant, Barr Engineering, with input from City staff submitted New Brighton Exchange for the award. It was noted the award was received by the Mayor, as well as City staff and our development partners with Ryan Companies, APi Group Inc., and Pulte Homes. City Manager Lotter presented Mayor Johnson and the entire City Council with the Community Impact Award from Minnesota Brownfield’s. Mayor Johnson believed the changes at the New Brighton Exchange were remarkable. Councilmember Strub commended staff on their extraordinary intergovernmental work in order to complete this project. He explained he had met former Mayor Steve Larson many years ago. He commended Mayor Larson, former and present staff and all those involved in this project for their great work on behalf of the City. Councilmember Burg explained this project led her to run for City Council as she was cautiously optimistic that the New Brighton Exchange could be redeveloped in order to expand the City’s tax base. Mayor Johnson thanked Planning Director Gundlach and all other staff members for their assistance with this project. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked the businesses that have decided to locate on the New Brighton Exchange and for becoming a great partner to the community. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried City Manager Lotter introduced Lisa Carlton and Sandra Daniloff to the City Council. Mayor Johnson welcomed Lisa and Sandra to the City of New Brighton. City Manager Lotter recognized Parks and Recreation Director Sandy Breuer for her 10 years of dedicated service to the City of New Brighton. He discussed the great work she has completed at the New Brighton Community Center and presented her with a plaque. A round of applause was offered by all in attendance. Parks and Recreation Director Breuer thanked the Council and staff for this recognition. Consent Agenda 1. Consideration to Approve Payments: a. EFT #1215 to 1245 for $598,098.83. b. Voucher #152706 to 152810 for $1,934,139.80. 2. Consider Resolution Accepting the 2016 Scholarship Donation from the New Brighton Lions Club. 3. Consider Accepting Age Policy for Accessing Pool Locker Rooms. Consent Agenda 1. Approve Payments: a. EFT #1215 to 1245 b. Voucher #152706 to 152810 2. Res. 2016 Scholar. Donation NB Lions Club. 3. Res. Accessing Pool Locker Rooms.