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NEIN r 1UM BRIGHTON bulldinq tonioiiow today Council Worksession October 9, 2018 5:00 pm Present: Mayor Valerie Johnson Councilmember Graeme Allen Councilmember Mary Burg Councilmember Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Paul Jacobsen Absent: Staff in Attendance: Dean Lotter, Craig Schlichting, Devin Massopust, Veronica Koes Guests in Attendance: Justin Templin Hansen Park Im oundment Discussion Schlichting provided the Council with an update on Hansen Park and noted how the water in this park was draining. He stated for the most part this project was now complete. He noted the only work that remained was the trails on the east side of the park, which had to be raised. He commented on the differences between a 2 -year, 10 -year and 100 -year storm event and described how the park would be impacted by these different rain events. He discussed the pre and post elevation conditions of the park. He reported staff would be working further to remove the homes that were taken out of the flood plain. Mayor Johnson asked what the turbine was in the park. Schlichting explained this piece of equipment was a 30 -inch pipe that pumps water to adjacent basins that bypass the dam. Councilmember Burg requested further information on how the eastern pathway elevations would change. Schlichting discussed the elevation for the eastern pathways and noted gravel was put down on the pathways. He described how the elevation of these trails would be increased next spring. Mayor Johnson reported the Watershed District was a finalist for an award based on the improvements made to Hansen Park. Councilmember Jacobsen stated he was impressed by the number of people biking through Hansen Park. Mayor Johnson understood this project became long and drawn out, but stated the long-term benefits would serve New Brighton residents well. 581 Old Highway 8 Schlichting reviewed the proposed plans for the old New Brighton Elementary School and noted there was a piece of land for sale at 581 Old Highway 8. He explained the property owner was interested in selling to the City and reported this parcel could be included in the proposed TIF district. He stated there were some access issues along Old Highway 8 that would have to be addressed by the County. He reviewed a large map of the corridor with the Council and stated he had discussed Old Highway 8 becoming a three -lane roadway with the County. He stated the property sold for $275,000 this spring and noted the buyer was willing to sell for $310,000. He requested feedback from the Council on how to proceed with this property.