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June 25,2019 Page 1 of 4 IgNEW BRIGHTON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS building tomorrow today THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON Pursuant to notice thereof, a regular meeting of the New Brighton City Council was held Tuesday June 25, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the New Brighton Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Allen, Burg, and Jacobsen Absent: Councilmember Dunsworth Also Present: Dean Lotter-City Manager, Sarah Sonsalla-City Attorney, Brenda Davitt-Finance Director, Craig Schlichting-Community Assets & Development Director, Devin Massopust-Assistant City Manager Call to Order Call to Order Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Johnson led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment Forum Public Comment Mayor Johnson opened the Public Forum for comments from the public. Forum Steven Glen, 2158 Lake Brook Drive, discussed two problems that have arisen in his neighborhood. He stated the property at 2182 Lake Brook Drive has been rented out as an Air BNB. He noted this use was clogging the streets with cars and noted vehicles were parking on the grass. He indicated this home had 38 cars one night. He requested the City investigate this property further. He stated he also had concerns about the property at 2181 Lake Brook Drive as it was becoming a junk house. He explained he has contacted the City on numerous occasions complaining about the number of inoperable vehicles on this property. He requested the City investigate this property further. Tony Doroff, 518 9th Avenue NW, discussed the Midtown Village project with the Council. He questioned why the entire City did not receive notification on this project given the fact TIF was being used for to fund this project. In addition, he believed this project did not make the community more walkable. Paul Kampa, 1150 6th Street NW, stated he has lived in his home for the past 50 years. He requested the City consider some traffic changes on 6th Street NW. He commented on a T- bone accident that occurred two weeks ago along this roadway. He stated he would like to see the speed along 6th Street NW lowered and that additional stop signs be installed. Mr. Kampa expressed concern with the fact that one of the Councilmembers was in arrears with the City for a water bill. He encouraged the Council to make sure all members of the City are being treated fairly and that no underhanded action was taking place. Approval of Agenda Approval of Agenda Approval of the June 25,2019 Council Agenda. Approval of the June 25,2019 Agenda.