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{ August 28, 2018 Page 1 of 5 WJBRIGHTON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ' THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON Pursuant to notice thereof, a regular meeting of the New Brighton City Council was held Tuesday August 28, 2018 at 6:30 pm in the New Brighton Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Allen, Burg, Dunsworth, and Jacobsen Absent: Also Present: Dean Lotter -City Manager, Dave Anderson -Acting City Attorney, Ben Gozola- Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Call to Order Call to Order Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Pledge of Allegiance Pled2e of Alle ance Mayor Johnson led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment Forum Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened the Public Forum for comments from the public. Forum Perry Martin, 527 17th Avenue NW, expressed concerns regarding the Hanson Park project. He stated the project that was presented has not come to fruition. He discussed the 12 -foot pile of fill that has been placed in Hanson Park, noting this was supposed to be temporary, but has become permanent. He commented on the neighborhood meetings that have been held at his home noting many concerns and questions have been raised by his neighbors. He explained these comments and concerns have been brought to City staff's attention and stated he was told the original contract from 2015 would be followed. He thanked Kyle and Craig for their time in addressing this matter. He indicated he has started a petition and has over 600 signatures at this time. He commented his main concern was that Hanson Park would no longer be a beautiful park when the work was complete. James Senden, 507 17th Avenue NW, stated he has lived in New Brighton for more than 50 years and on Hanson Park for over 46 years. He requested the Council meet and take a tour of the Hanson Park project area. He discussed the ditches within the park and noted flooding was still occurring. He reported the Save Hanson Park Petition now has over 600 signatures with many comments calling for action. He was of the opinion that over 600 residents deserved the attention of the City Council. He commented he would like more information on the final elevations of the ditches and holding ponds, as well as the height of the hill. In addition, he wanted further information regarding the vegetation that would be planted and wondered what purpose the deep ditch would serve behind the homes on 17th Avenue. Approval of Agenda ARProval of Agenda Approval of the Approval of the August 28, 2018 Council Agenda. August 28, 2018 Agenda. Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to approve the agenda as submitted.