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February 23, 2021 Page 5 of 6 <br />outdoor storage and protection of the nearby creek/ditch. Access in and out of the site was <br />discussed. Staff commented further on the request and noted the Planning Commission <br />recommended approval of the SUP with conditions. <br />Councilmember Abdulle thanked staff for the presentation. He stated the two access points to <br />the property appeared to be overkill to him. He recommended the applicant assess their needs <br />and keep only one of the entrance points. He was of the opinion the 8th Avenue SW entrance <br />point would be a safe point access point. <br />Councilmember Allen questioned if Clearscape had received approval from the Rice Creek <br />Watershed District. Wade Gerten, Clearscape representative, reported he called the watershed district two <br />or three weeks ago. He explained he would need to select a contractor for the work that would be completed <br />onsite and this contractor would then become the main point of contact with the watershed district and with <br />the City of New Brighton. He indicated he would be meeting with an architect tomorrow to begin working on <br />the final plans for the project. <br />Councilmember Allen commented the City would be redesigning Old Highway 8 over the coming years. <br />Mr. Gerten thanked Councilmember Allen for this information. <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas stated she was sad to see that D -Rock was closing but was happy to see another <br />landscaping company would be moving into the community. <br />Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to adopt a Resolution <br />Approving a Special Use Permit authorizing a new landscaping business with outdoor storage at 175 <br />Old Highway 8 SW based on the findings of fact and conditions for approval. <br />A roll call vote was taken. <br />5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried <br />Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates <br />Pam Axberg <br />Councilmember Axberg reported it was Girl Scout Cookie Go Day on Saturday. She discussed <br />how innovative Girl Scouts were having to be with cookie sales due to the pandemic. <br />Abdullahi Abdulle <br />Councilmember Abdulle reported both Senator Feist and Senator Kunish were supporting the <br />City's application for Old Highway 8. He was hopeful this project would receive much needed <br />funding. He explained he was able to welcome several young Cub Scouts to City Hall on <br />Saturday with Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas. He stated he enjoyed hearing from some of the <br />City's youngest residents about City government. <br />City Manager Devin Massopust <br />City Manager Massopust reported staff has received over 40 letters from residents and <br />businesses in support of the Old Highway 8 grant application. He explained staff would be <br />holding crime prevention meetings this week between residents, neighborhood block captains <br />and patrol sergeants. He indicated the City Council would begin interviewing commission <br />applicants starting Tuesday, March 2nd. He noted the Parks and Recreation Spring and <br />Summer Guide would be hitting mailboxes shortly. <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas <br />Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas reported she was a huge fan of scouting. She invited all scouts in the <br />community to attend a City Council meeting and to consider leading the Pledge of Allegiance. <br />She explained on Tuesday, February 23rd the League of Women Voters would be hosting an <br />event starting at 7:00 p.m. She indicated the City was seeking student commissioners at this <br />Commission Liaison <br />Reports, <br />Announcements and <br />Updates <br />