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August 24,2021 Page 4 of 10 cities also had a maximum amount of tax exempt bonds that can be issued each year. Helen Fisk,Global Academy i epresentative,reported Landfall was willing to help Global Academy with the conduit debt issuance. Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Axberg to open the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried The Public Hearing was opened at 6:48 p.m. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked for additional comments, there were none. Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Abdulle to close the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 6:49 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Abdulle,seconded by Councilmember Axberg to adopt a Resolution giving host approval to the issuance of charter school lease revenue and refunding bonds under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 through 469.1655 (Global Academy Project). 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried Council Business Council Business 1. Consider a Resolution(approving/denying) a Preliminary Planned Residential 1 Consider a Development for Redevelopment of the former US Bank Site at 2299 Palmer Resolution (approving/denying)a Drive. Preliminary Planned Residential CityManager Massopustindicated Assistant Director of Community DevelopmentGozola wouldDevelopment for g �Assets and Redevelopment of the be presenting this item to the Council. former US Bank Site Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated US Bank National Association at 2299 Palmer Drive. and North Shore Development Partners are seeking approval of a Preliminary Planned Residential Development, rezoning, and site plan to redevelop the existing US Bank site at 2299 Palmer Drive into a 132-unit high-amenity residential building. The traffic study was reviewed with the Council in detail. Staff commented further on the request and reported the Planning Commission recommended approval based on the findings of fact and staff recommended conditions. Councilmember Allen commented traffic was the biggest concern with this project. He explained there was a lack of sidewalks in this area of New Brighton. He indicated he would like to learn more about the sidewalk plan for this project. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting discussed the sidewalk plan with the Council, noting what a sidewalk would look like along Robin Lane. Councilmember Allen stated he appreciated the fact a new sidewalk was being considered within this development as this would assist in improving safety for the adjacent neighborhood. He explained he supported the proposed sidewalk. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas questioned how the sidewalk would impact parking along Robin Lane. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported adding the sidewalk would limit parking on the street to one side of the street. He explained that making the street narrower would assist in calming or slowing traffic.