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November 27, 2018 but a variance is once again triggered due to expansion in an upward direction. Per staff's analysis in the report, the addition should only have a positive impact on this property and the surrounding area. Staff provided further comment on the request and recommend approval of the request with conditions. Councilmember Jacobsen indicated this would be a very good change for the restaurant. Councilmember Burg agreed stating this would be a great improvement for this business. She thanked the Johnson's for participating in the NYFS Taste of Northwest. Mayor Johnson thanked the Planning Commission for thoroughly discussing and making a recommendation to the City Council. Councilmember Allen asked when the project would begin construction. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained the applicant had not told staffthe exact project timeline. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Commission Liaison_ Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter thanked two professors from Mankato State University for their visit today. He commented on an email the Council received from Jeff North who was a private license bureau owner in St. Paul. He noted Mr. North had not supported the City's request to pursue an expanded license bureau but noted the City would not stand in his way of relocating. He reported the City received concerns regarding an automobile dealership on Old Highway 8. He explained this issue would be addressed by the Council at their next meeting. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported the EDC would not be meeting in December, which meant the EDC would meet next on Wednesday, January 2nd at 7:30 a.m. Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth shared the results from National Night Out and reported the City was awarded 2nd Place nationally for 2018. She congratulated the City for their efforts. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported PREC will meet next on Wednesday, December 5th at 6:30 p.m. He thanked the Rotary Club, Lions, the Sportsman's Club and all other fraternal organizations in the community for their generous donations to the City. Lastly, he thanked the citizens of New Brighton for their input on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported the Planning Commission would meet next on Tuesday, December 18th. She offered her condolences to the Marie Stepaniak family and discussed the great life Marie had lived in her 93 years in New Brighton. Mayor Johnson Mayor Johnson discussed several businesses in the community that had recently made improvements and thanked them for their investment in the City of New Brighton. She stated she was proud of the investments these businesses were making. Page 5 of 6 Commission Liaison Reports Announcements and Update