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I I I COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON Pursuant to notice thereof a special meeting of the New Brighton City Council was held Thursday, December 6, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. in the municipal building, 803 5th Avenue N.W. New Brighton, Minnesota. Present: Mayor James Senden, Councilmembers Bob Benke, Roger Blomquist, Jeanette Janecek, Fritz Werdouschegg Also Present: Dennis S. Zylla, City Manager James F. Winkels, Director of Community Development John Bannigan, Assistant City Attorney The Mayor stated that the purpose of this meeting was to receive development proposals for the downtown, and in particular to hear a proposal from the Beggin Company. Mr. Walt Beggin briefly reviewed a proposal to construct a geodesic dome sports facility on the block bounded by 5th Avenue, 10th Street, 6th Avenue and 9th Street. Mr. Glen Beggin reviewed in depth the concept proposal for: the proposed dome sports facility. Mr. Beggin reviewed the proposed site, building type, potential users and parking situation. Mr. Beggin stated that tax exempt Industrial Revenue bonds were proposed to finance the whole $1.7 million project cost. Mr. Tom Turcotte, 2201 Pinewood Drive, Mounds View, stated he would be a tenant of the dome and was in support of the proposal. Mary Theresa, representing the Food Co-op, stated the Food Co-op had some concerns for the project but could see some benefit. Harold Foley, Foley Finance, questioned how the project was to be financed. Gladys Walbon stated she felt this was a good proposal but question- ed whether the site was suitable. Duane Waldoch stated he favored the project. Peter Haro, 1080 2nd Street N.E., said he favored the proposal. John Knief, area resident, said he felt the proposal would be in conflict with the area and was opposed. Larry Karlen, president New Brighton Business Association, stated the North Suburban Chamber of Commerce would support the proposal but that they felt this area not the most appropriate site.