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August 27, 2019 Page 1 of 4 Pursuant to notice thereof, a regular meeting of the New Brighton City Council was held Tuesday August 27, 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, Ben Gozola-Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development 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. Public Comment Forum Mayor Johnson opened the Public Forum for comments from the public. Janet Brakevich, 2225 Stinson Boulevard, explained she moved to New Brighton 27 years ago. She indicated she has raised her family in the community and has enjoyed living in New Brighton. She discussed the numerous ways she and her husband, Steve, have been involved in the community over the years. She explained she now needed the City’s help as her basement flooded this spring and has cost her over $20,000 to fix. She noted six or eight homes drain into her neighbor’s backyard and all of this water ended up in her basement. She commented there was a problem with the fact the water that runs into her neighbor’s backyard has no outlet. She recommended the curb be cut out from her neighbor’s yard in order to provide an outlet for all of the water. She estimated the cost to fix the curb would be $3,000. She requested the City cover this expense to ensure her basement did not flood again. Mayor Johnson stated the Council would be speaking with the City Manager regarding this situation. Paul Kampa, 1150 6th Street, explained he had a petition before the City for stop signs on his street and the avenues. He understood Public Works Director Paetznick would be investigating his request. He asked what the minimum age would be to live in the senior housing within the Midtown Village. Mayor Johnson reported individuals would have to be 50 years of age or older. Mr. Kampa stated he believed the project was discriminating in nature. He wanted to see the project open to those 62 years of age or older. He commented further on the State regulations for senior housing projects. He feared that this project would not provide affordable housing for seniors, but rather would be for anybody that makes 60% of the mean income. He was of the opinion the project was misrepresented to the public. He stated he would like to discuss this project further with the City Council or City staff. City Manager Lotter stated for the record staff has been very responsive to Mr. Kampa and his questions regarding the Midtown Village development project. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Forum COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON