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August 27,2019 Page 1 of 4 <br /> RI,7 NEW <br /> 1 BRIGHTON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS <br /> THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON <br /> Pursuant to notice thereof, a regular meeting of the New Brighton City Council was held Tuesday <br /> August 27, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the New Brighton Council Chambers. <br /> Present: Mayor Johnson, Councilmembers Allen, Burg, Dunsworth, and Jacobsen <br /> Absent: <br /> Also Present: Dean Lotter-City Manager, Sarah Sonsalla-City Attorney, Ben Gozola-Assistant <br /> Director of Community Assets and Development <br /> Call to Order Call to Order <br /> Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. <br /> Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance <br /> Mayor Johnson led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> Public Comment Forum Public Comment <br /> Mayor Johnson opened the Public Forum for comments from the public. Forum <br /> Janet Brakevich, 2225 Stinson Boulevard, explained she moved to New Brighton 27 years ago. <br /> She indicated she has raised her family in the community and has enjoyed living in New <br /> Brighton. She discussed the numerous ways she and her husband, Steve, have been involved <br /> in the community over the years. She explained she now needed the City's help as her <br /> basement flooded this spring and has cost her over$20,000 to fix. She noted six or eight <br /> homes drain into her neighbor's backyard and all of this water ended up in her basement. She <br /> commented there was a problem with the fact the water that runs into her neighbor's backyard <br /> has no outlet. She recommended the curb be cut out from her neighbor's yard in order to <br /> provide an outlet for all of the water. She estimated the cost to fix the curb would be $3,000. <br /> She requested the City cover this expense to ensure her basement did not flood again. <br /> Mayor Johnson stated the Council would be speaking with the City Manager regarding this <br /> situation. <br /> Paul Kampa, 1150 6th Street, explained he had a petition before the City for stop signs on his <br /> street and the avenues. He understood Public Works Director Paetznick would be investigating <br /> his request. He asked what the minimum age would be to live in the senior housing within the <br /> Midtown Village. <br /> Mayor Johnson reported individuals would have to be 50 years of age or older. <br /> Mr. Kampa stated he believed the project was discriminating in nature. He wanted to see the <br /> project open to those 62 years of age or older. He commented further on the State regulations <br /> for senior housing projects. He feared that this project would not provide affordable housing <br /> Ifor seniors, but rather would be for anybody that makes 60%of the mean income. He was of <br /> the opinion the project was misrepresented to the public. He stated he would like to discuss <br /> this project further with the City Council or City staff. City Manager Lotter stated for the <br /> record staff has been very responsive to Mr. Kampa and his questions regarding the Midtown <br /> Village development project. <br />