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July 25, 2023 Page 5 of 7 within this building. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas questioned what State Department would regulate this business. Mr. Elsbern explained he has a permit with the MPCA. Further discussion ensued regarding the activity that was occurring on the property. Motion by Councilmember Abdulle, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to adopt a Resolution Approving a Special Use Permit and Site Plan to authorize Pioneer Paper Stock to locate at 600 Lakeview Point. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 3. Consider a Resolution Approving a Special Use Permit, Site Plan, and Variance to authorize an addition to the Benedictine Living Community at 1101 Black Oak Drive. 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 the Benedictine Health Center at Innsbruck is seeking to renovate the oldest portion of the existing building housing 58 long care residents. As part of the renovation, an addition would be placed on the SW corner of the property to allow the conversion of existing double occupancy rooms into single occupancy rooms. None of the proposed changes and updates will result in an increased number of residents. Staff commented further on the request and explained the Planning Commission and staff both recommend approval of the proposed SUP, site plan, and variance with conditions. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas stated she understood the last few years have been incredibly difficult for health care workers over the past three years. She asked when other phases may be considered by the Benedictine Living Community. Reid Hewitt, Executive Director at Benedictine Living in New Brighton, reported this was part of his original plan and would meet the need of the residents onsite at this time. He indicated he could not speak to the long term vision for this property. He stated the 1965 portion of the building would be renovated and all current licensed beds would remain and residents would now have private rooms. He reported the renovations would cost well over $8 million which showed the commitment Benedictine Living had to New Brighton. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas requested further information regarding the services provided by Benedictine Living. Mr. Hewitt discussed the services provided by Benedictine Living which included 30 transitional care beds and 70 memory care beds. Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Allen to adopt a Resolution Approving a Special Use Permit, Site Plan, and Variance to authorize an addition to the Benedictine Living Community at 1101 Black Oak Drive. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 4. Consider Resolution Accepting Bids and Award of Contract for City Project 23- 3, 2023 Concrete Street Rehabilitation. City Manager Massopust indicated Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting would be presenting this item to the Council. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated two bids were received for City Project 23- 2 for the 2023 Concrete Street Rehabilitation project. He explained a bid tabulation has been completed by the Department of Community Assets and Development and all bid totals were verified. The low bid of $833,691.38 submitted by Ti‐Zack Concrete, Inc. is six percent below the 3. Consider a Resolution Approving a Special Use Permit, Site Plan, and Variance to authorize an addition to the Benedictine Living Community at 1101 Black Oak Drive. 4. Consider Resolution Accepting Bids and Award of Contract for City Project 23-3, 2023 Concrete Street Rehabilitation.