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May 22, 2018 Page 7 of 8 Seminary and Global Academy on this request. Helen Fisk, Global Academy, introduced herself to the Council and thanked them for their consideration. She reported she works as the Director of the charter school and stated she was thrilled to be moving into New Brighton. She indicated the school was currently located in Columbia Heights in a strip mall but noted they have run out of space. She reported the farmer’s market would still be held at the seminary and the bees would remain in place. She discussed the programs, technology and curriculum offered by Global Academy and invited the Council to visit her school. She stated she was looking forward to being a great neighbor in New Brighton. Councilmember Dunsworth asked what the hours of operation would be for the charter school. Ms. Fisk stated students are dropped off at 8:35 a.m. and students were dismissed at 3:40 p.m. Councilmember Dunsworth questioned if the charter school would offer summer classes. Ms. Fisk reported only a small number of special education students (six to twelve) would be at the school during the summer months. Councilmember Dunsworth inquired what would be happening to Bigelo Hall. Ms. Fisk noted this was a wonderful space that would be admired and remain unchanged by the charter school. Councilmember Jacobsen requested information on the financial stability of the charter school. Ms. Fisk reported the charter school was very financially stable and had a wait list of 1,200 students. She noted six banks had offered to borrow the charter school money for the move to the United Theological Seminary. Councilmember Jacobsen asked when Global Academy would be moving into their new space in the seminary. Ms. Fisk stated she was hoping to close on the property in July and construction would begin in January of 2019. Councilmember Jacobsen questioned how the dormitory space would be utilized by the seminary after the campus was moved. Dr. Zeidner, United Theological Seminary, explained this dormitory space would be offered at a reduced rate for seminary students. He reported transportation options were being investigated for the students living in this dormitory. Mayor Johnson asked who would own the property the dormitory was located on. Mr. Beck reported United Theological Seminary would own this property. Mayor Johnson stated she was having a hard time understanding why seminary students would want to remain in New Brighton after the college campus moves. Dr. Zeidner indicated the dorms include full kitchens and study areas. He explained the students living within this dorm enjoy the common space and would benefit from the reduced or subsidized rental rates. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development/Planning Director Gundlach provided further comment on how the City would monitor the leasing of the dormitory space to ensure only seminary students or faculty were living in this building. She reported Global Academy students would not be eligible to live in these units. Mayor Johnson stated she was really happy to see Global Academy was moving into New Brighton. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported UMCPI has voted to dissolve and would no longer exist after September of 2018. He explained staff was working on a lease amendment for this organization. He commented on how staff would be repurposing this space at City Hall, which would include expanded services at the License Bureau. He noted staff was moving forward with the hiring process for IT members. He explained it was his hope to have the new staff members in place mid-July. He reported City Clerk Spangrud returned to work this week and would remain part-time over the next month until she returns to full health. He commented further on the orientations he has been holding with the City’s Commissions and task force members. He explained he encouraged a Park Commissioner to speak with the Council Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates