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January 22, 2019 Page 1 of 9 Pursuant to notice thereof, a regular meeting of the New Brighton City Council was held Tuesday January 22, 2019 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, Sarah Sonsalla-City Attorney, Scott Landsman- Development Attorney, Craig Schlichting-Community Assets and Development Director, Ben Gozola-Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development, Jennifer Fink-Parks and Recreation Director Call to Order Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Johnson led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Johnson took a moment to inform the public that on Saturday night, January 19th she was arrested for driving under the influence. She explained her blood alcohol content was .17. She stated there was no question she was reckless and made a significant error in judgement that night. She indicated she was putting other’s lives in danger, as well as her own. She stated she was ready to accept the consequences of her actions and intended to take action to ensure this never happened again. She apologized to the City Councilmembers, to the City staff and to the residents of New Brighton. She stated as Mayor of New Brighton she holds herself to a high standard of conduct and she understood she failed to meet that standard on Saturday night. She explained people have a right to be disappointed in her behavior, but she hoped the City could continue to work together to achieve its goals. She commented that after this meeting adjourns, she would be available for questions from the public. She reported she would be addressing the City Council with the steps she would be taking to address this situation and her behavior. She apologized to those in attendance for the distraction this announcement has caused. She finished her comment by offering the public her sincerest apologies. Public Comment Forum Mayor Johnson opened the Public Forum for comments from the public. Rick Petrac, 775 8th Avenue NW, expressed concern with respect to the rezoning of the Korean Methodist Church property. He requested the Council delay action on this item. He recommended the Council consider an R-2 zoning versus the R-3B. He believed the proposed zoning was overkill and much too dense. He stated this area could not support 500 units. He feared how his property value would be adversely impacted if this development were to proceed. He requested the Council rethink how this corner of New Brighton develops. Becky Bates, 718 10th Avenue NW, asked why the Council was misleading the public as to the Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Forum COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON