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Page 7 - January 22, 2002, New Brighton Council Minutes Larson noted concem for thc pI'Qject's impaL't to parking near and around Champps, and questioned whether competition from area hotels would create vacancies at the proposed hotel. He suggested that round the clock an- I security at both the apartments and hotel. Hoffinan is pleased to hear that the senior housing will be owner-occupied. Sweeley verified that the hotel's lower level will not contain retail, but asked if the office building cou ld accommodate retail space. Black acknowledged that although New Brighton is a good retail market, this site does have some accessibility issues and lack of a retail anchor or grocery ~iore. Don Roberts, 1213 Highview Dr., is against the idea of a hotel and reminded the Council of their accountability to the residents who have spoken in majority in opposition to the hotel component. Ron Ronello, 1779 Valerie Ln.., noted this parcel is a valuablc asset to the community, and does not feel the proposal provides for the commun ity' s needs. He feels a family restaurant would be a wonderful addition to this site, and thanked the Ta<;k Force for all their work.. Evelyn Jain, 1428 Long Lake Rd., noted concetll of satumting this area with another hotel, and questioned the concept of an adjoining senior complex and hotel.. Tish Woods, 1361 Pike Lake Dr., feels the Sinclair is a valuable asset to the community, and asked if the owners will be provided relocation assistance. Fulton said State law requires some fonn of relocation assistance, and acknowledged that the removal of the station is one ofthe most difficult components of the proposal. Lois Zweig, 1061 Robin Ln., feels the area needs more retail, but not a hotel. I Lori Wolfe, 2230 Bent Tree Hills Dr., said the City needs to send a message to KA that the community does not support this proposal and this site is not zoned for a hotel.. Chris ScobaIl, 1143 Robin Ln., is very surprised that KA has not provided a second proposal for the City to consider. The residents are unanimously against the proposal, and noted great concern of safety and risk fac.lors associated with a hotel.. He would prefer that the Sinclair remain at the site. Steve Minar, 1100 Silver Lake Road and Minar Ford, supports the hotel and restaurant concept because it would provide a good balance and asset to the community. Mike Strong, 2680 Innsbruck Q., questioned the profitability and viability of the hotel in the long mn, and :feels it would be detrimental to the community. Larson reiterated his decision tonight is not based in any way in relation to re-election concems. Bernie Debar, 2101 13 ~l St., said many Medtronic visitors stay at hotels closer to downtown and noted the deteriorating condition of a hotel in Columbia Heights. Ramona Hohnes, 3 7041nnsbruck Dr., is very anxious to see additional retail and the hotel developcd at this site, and feels the hotel customers would use area retail businesses. Elaine Cole, 77 321Jd Ave. NW, acknowledged this is an emotional issue, but believes this valuable parcel should be I developed and supports the hotel.. Nancy Grant, Task Force Member and 1100 Robin Ct:., believes this an issue of values and positive contributions to .. the community which the KA proposal cannot provide. She feels the consultants have misused facts when providing infunnation to the Task Force. She does not support the KA proposal, and feels the City could do better in pursuing a better proposal. Brighton Village Center Redevelopment Proposal Report 02-034