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September 22, 2020 Page 4 of 7 used by the City to guide future park planning efforts. She recommended this plan be updated every 10 years. It was noted the goals within this plan align with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The proposed improvements for the Civic Campus and Community Center were discussed. She provide further comment on the recommended trail and park improvements that were being proposed within the plan. She commended the City on its efforts on the plan. Parks and Recreation Director Fink reported the Planning Commission held a public hearing at its meeting last week and unanimously recommended approval of the plan. Councilmember Dunsworth thanked Candace Amberg for all of her work on this document. She explained she served on the steering committee which was a tremendous experience. She stated it was very exciting to see the final product and she believed every member of the community should be proud of this plan. Councilmember Allen thanked all who participated in creating this plan and vision for the Parks and Recreation Department. He understood this plan would take several decades to implement, but he appreciated the vision that has been created. Councilmember Jacobsen stated the last time the City completed a comprehensive park plan was back in 2006. He indicated a lot of time has passed since 2006. He explained the new plan better captures who the City is and what the City wants to be in 20 years. He thanked Candace Amberg and WSB for assisting the City with creating a solid vision that was forward thinking for the City’s parks and trails. He thanked all of the individuals that served on the steering committee or provided community input. Mayor Johnson stated the hard work begins now. She reported this would not be an easy plan to put into place. She indicated the Council would have to work hard and be creative to get the park projects funded. She discussed how the City’s parks and trails system adds value to the community and its residents. Parks and Recreation Director Fink explained she was told to dream big in this plan. She thanked the Council for allowing her the opportunity to help shape what parks and recreation will look like in the City of New Brighton for the next 20 years. She thanked Candace Amberg for all of her assistance with the parks plans. A roll call vote was taken. 4 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 2. Consider adoption of Ordinance 877: An Ordinance Identifying and Establishing Certain Interim uses and the Process for the Issuance of Interim Use Permits. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Allen to adopt Ordinance 877: An Ordinance Identifying and Establishing Certain Interim uses and the Process for the Issuance of Interim Use Permits. City Manager Massopust indicated staff was directed to create and utilize an Interim Use Permit tool. He reported Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated cities are allowed to use a number of tools established by State Statute for overseeing land uses within their borders. One such tool, the “Interim Use Permit,” is especially useful in situations where the City would like to permit a use, but also identify a specific sunset date or trigger that would end the use. A recent land use application before the City highlighted the fact that Interim Use Permits currently cannot be issued as the New Brighton Zoning Ordinance has never been amended to include the tool. Staff commented further on the language included within Ordinance 877 regarding Interim Use Permits. He reported the Planning Commission reviewed the Ordinance and recommended approval as presented. 2. Consider adoption of Ordinance 877: An Ordinance Identifying and Establishing Certain Interim uses and the Process for the Issuance of Interim Use Permits.