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July 25, 2023 Page 4 of 7 would automatically renew each year. Public Safety Director Paetznick reported the agreement would automatically renew after a 60 day opt out time period. He indicated there was a seven- day with cause opt out for each party as well, which offers greater protection to both parties. Councilmember Dunsworth thanked Director Paetznick for his detailed presentation and for providing evidence that both students and parents were comfortable with having officers in the schools. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas questioned how long this survey has been going on. City Manager Massopust reported this survey was completed by the State and has been going on since the 1980’s. Councilmember Allen supported the Public Safety Director continuing to provide the Council and Public Safety Committee with yearly updates on the SROs. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas recommended the State survey results also be provided to the Council on an annual basis. City Manager Massopust reported this information could be provided to the Council, along with an SRO update. Councilmember Axberg offered her condolences to the family of the officer that died in the line of duty from Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. She noted this death has an impact on the entire public safety community. She commented on the positive interactions and relationships that are built within schools by having SRO’s in the schools. She indicated she has been comfortable with contracts that have automatic renewals and noted she supported this clause given the history between the two organizations. Motion by Councilmember Axberg, seconded by Councilmember Allen to approve the Agreement between the City of New Brighton and the Mounds View School District for School Resource Officer (SRO) services at Irondale High School, Highview Middle School, Bel Air Elementary School, Sunnyside Elementary School, Pike Lake Education Center, and Early Childhood Education Center. 4 Ayes, 1 Nay (Councilmember Abdulle)-Motion Carried 2. Consider a Resolution Approving a Special Use Permit and Site Plan to authorize Pioneer Paper Stock to locate at 600 Lakeview Point. City Manager Massopust indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated Pioneer Paper Stock of Minnesota is looking to open a recycled paper sorting & distribution operation within the former H Brooks building at 600 Lakeview Point Drive. He reviewed how the site would be used by Pioneer Paper Stock. Staff commented further on the request and explained the Planning Commission and staff both recommend approval of the proposed Special Use Permit and Site Plan with conditions. Councilmember Allen commented on the arrangement that would be made regarding the gate. Councilmember Abdulle questioned what would be in the large tank. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained the tank would house diesel fuel for the tractor trailers visiting the site. Mark Elsbern, Division Manager for Pioneer Paper, introduced himself to the Council and explained all existing laws would be followed when it came to the diesel fuel tank and other chemicals onsite. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked Pioneer Park would own this site, or would it be leased. Mr. Elsbern reported he did have a purchase agreement in place for the property and this would be completed after his due diligence was completed. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas inquired if Pioneer Park would be opening a second location in New Brighton, or would the business be relocating to New Brighton. Mr. Elsbern explained the business would be relocating to the City of New Brighton. He indicated he was looking forward to combining his operations under one roof 2. Consider a Resolution Approving a Special Use Permit and Site Plan to authorize Pioneer Paper Stock to locate at 600 Lakeview Point.