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<br />Page 4 - May 23, 2006 New Brighton Council Minutes
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<br />domain laws.
<br />The City Attorney, Charlie LeFevere explained it was his understanding that the
<br />exemption covers cities in which projects were currently underway, avoiding
<br />changing the rules part way through. Mr. LeFevere agreed to provide the council
<br />with documentation.
<br />Council Member Batunan questioned the process involved when the City becomes
<br />the landlord of the Post Office.
<br />David Black explained that there are two separate negations involved with...t:J:1is
<br />property, One with the Fee Owner (Dr. Zellickson) and the other with th.l:t:pQs'F'
<br />Office., explaining each negotiation possesses separate elements. '
<br />Mayor Larson stated that he recently met with Representative Bett;yMcG<>l1um,
<br />where the increase in price for the Post Office was discussed, and.:willcontitlyc::: to
<br />look into the matter. ..'..,.,.. ..... ' <iii;......
<br />Council Member Doffmg questioned whether we are coI11I'l}pl:'li&ting with Legal <).;....
<br />Counsel representing Mr. Zellickson? Mr. Fulton stateg@tMr. Casserly has
<br />spoken frequently and amicably with Mr. Zellickson..ii!!)i....
<br />Council Member Bauman questioned whether the CitY has received~ything in
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<br />Mr. ~~n replied that Mr~ Casserly has not received ~~&m5InDr. Zellickson,
<br />David Black added that the City hasn't res~iYyd anything inWitin.g tlrrough the
<br />whole process from Dr. Zellickson.ii...i...);i!..i..........,..)
<br />Council Member Hoffman stated that this i~aCrit:i~.g!~<::e of pro~as it relates
<br />to the redevelopment of the Northwest Qua~t')::",..i
<br />In addition Council Member Hoffin.an stated thY:respon.~~~~1:he df:it.ens of New
<br />Brighton in obtaining a fairgg<::ef<?P1:he Property.!i: . .<1< '<'>
<br />COilllcil Member Ba~rdFiij(iisapprovalm~the eminent domain
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<br />COilllcil Member Doffl;tJgquestioned thefush in the~<<quisition because a
<br />developer has not beengj~rminedX~~.............. ..,.... .......;...;
<br />~r. Fulton explained tha.t~np~1:heCitYjsnot marKeting developers for this
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<br />Councill\1em.-se~DbfJipg, stated she still had concerns about condemning a
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<br />Motion by cotiti~UMember DQfrq.g, seconded by Council Member Bauman to
<br />recommend no c(,fid~mnatiouaf'this time.
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<br />Council Member Burg sfu~d it was the responsibility of the council to complete this
<br />project.
<br />Council Member Burg also stated it was her thoughts if Mr. Zellickson was
<br />concerned about the pending eminent domain action, he or his legal cOilllsel would
<br />be present at this meeting.
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