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April27,2021 Page 1 of 8 NEW 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, April 27, 2021 at 6:30 pm in the New Brighton Council Chambers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this hybrid meeting was held both virtually and in person. Present: Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas, Councilmembers Abdulle, Allen, Axberg, and Dunsworth Absent: Also Present: Devin Massopust-City Manager, Sarah Sonsalla-City Attorney, Jennifer Fink-Parks and Recreation Director, Gina Smith-Interim Finance Director, Ben Gozola-Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Call to Order Call to Order Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment Forum Public Comment Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas opened the Public Forum for comments from the public. Forum Teresa Crow, 463 9th Avenue SW, stated she had concerns about the near road where the Korean school used to be. She anticipated the new road would not be able to handle the amount of traffic that was coming from the new developments. She questioned how the adjacent neighbors felt about the 10 large buildings that had been constructed. She discussed how the housing market has been inflated over the past year. She expressed concern with the fact the new townhomes were priced well over$300,000, which was not affordable for first time home buyers. City Manager Massopust discussed the construction project the City had planned for the intersection of Old Highway 8 and 8th Avenue. Approval of Agenda Approval of Agenda Approval of the April 27,2021 Council Agenda. Approval of the Aril 27,2021 Agenda. Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Axberg to approve the agenda as submitted. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried