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I I I Counci 1 Meeti ng Mi nutes September 10, 1990 Page 9 Council Business, continued Motion by Williams, seconded by Larson, to REQUEST STAFF AND THE PLANNING COftlt1ISSION TO RECONSIDER THE PARAGRAPH IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REGARDING THE JUO SITE AND REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, MotionC'arried Kevin Locke, Community Development Director, said the Opus Corporation has expressed interest in Lot #4 of Brighton Corporate Park for construction of a building for a specific tenant. Opus has requested a right of first refusal to the property for 90 days. Locke noted that Opus is a reputable builder/developer and while there are no guarantees a tenant will be found, Opus probably has a good change to succeed. Ni nety days is a short peri od of time, and if a opportunity is presented to the City during this time, the right-of-first refusal allows the City an out. Moti on by Gunderman, seconded by Brandt Rebel ei n, to GRANT OPUS CORPORATION A 90 DAY RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL FOR LOT #4, BRIGHTON CORPORATE PARK SUBDIVISION, COMMENCING ON SEPTEMBER II, 1990. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Council Business Updated Comprehensive Plan Report 90-198 Right of First Refusal of Lot 4 BCP Report 90-199 Williams said the Ramsey County League of Local Governments (RCLLG) appoi nted a Legi slat i ve Committee to revi ew the proposed Ramsey Ramsey County Charter County Charter. The Committee reviewed the Charter and produced a report which listed their concerns. The RCLLG has scheduled a meeting to discuss the Charter on September 19th in the New Brighton City Hall. Prior to the meeting, RCLLG members have been asked to po 11 thei r respective elected officials for their views and opinions on the proposed Charter. The opinions will be compiled and published to serve as a resident guide to how their elected officials view the Charter. Williams requested feedback from each Councilmember before the September 19th meeting. Brandt Rebelein said the Ramsey County League of Women Voters will hold an informational meeting on September 13th, 7:00 p.m., at the Falcon Heights City Hall. The meeting will be cablecast. Brandt Rebelein, the New Brighton representative on the Charter Task Force, admits that she does not feel the Charter would hurt New Brighton, but is unsure of its benefits to the City. Benke sees the Charter as an opportunity for residents to insure the best form of government in which to benefit their City.