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3 John King, 2163 Violet Lane, explained he did not support more high density in the community. He feared this would bring more crime and more traffic. He recommended the City not pursue quantity over quality. Bill Becker, 2459 Violet Court, stated he has lived in New Brighton for 54 years. He stated his home backs up to the Spectacle Shop. He discussed how the proposed plans would impact his home noting he would now have a large apartment directly behind his home. Dale Tilden, 2430 Mounds Avenue, explained he has lived in New Brighton for 52 years. He indicated he has been a school bus driver for the past 20 years. He commented on how the high density residential development would impact the community and stated he did not believe it was appropriate. He feared the high density development would create trouble for the community. John Ledder, 210 Wexford Heights Drive, reported he moved to New Brighton five years ago. He indicated he supported the plan. He discussed how the price of housing was impacting families and young professionals. He commented on how increasing the supply of housing would assist with addressing this burden. He recommended the drive thrus not be allowed in the mixed use neighborhoods. He believed the proposed high density housing was compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods, noting he had three apartment buildings in his neighborhood already. Judy McGly, 2080 Long Lake Road, stated she was concerned with how Rice Creek would be impacted. She noted this was a valuable resource in the community and she did not want to see the creek degraded. Carol Tilden, 2430 Mounds Avenue, commented she had a hard time reading the map provided by the city. She questioned who planned these mixed use zones. She explained her home was in a residential area that would now have tall buildings directly across the street. She indicated her neighborhood now had rental units and she did not believe this was appropriate. She did not anticipate the residents living along Silver Lake Road would support the proposed changes. Adam Vasel, 2407 Mounds Avenue, thanked the Commissioners for their time. He explained he appreciated change and he knew it was always coming. He asked if the rezoning would impact the Atonement Church and Nystrom building. He stated he understood there was a need for more housing, but questioned if the new developments would impact the City’s existing businesses. Carrie Vasel, 2407 Mounds Avenue, stated she agreed with the majority of the speakers. She indicated she was concerned about the proposed changes. She explained she grew up in New Brighton and has lived here for the past 18 years. She stated she loves this community, the schools and her church. She was of the opinion the City had not done enough to communicate with the public. She cautioned the City from pursuing so much change and high density residential all at once. She indicated she would like New Brighton to remain a community for all.