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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for July 14, 2014 Page 7 of 8 Tennyson on the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission. Award of Bid for Rosemary Way Street and Utility Project Bids were received on June 19, 2014 for the Rosemary Way Street and Utility Project. There were two bids received with the low bidder being Arnt Construction Company in the amount of $920,856.86. This item was removed from the agenda by staff to allow time to address financial issues related to it. The bid will be awarded at the August 4, 2014 meeting. Update on Bald Eagle Lake Outlet On Tuesday, July 8, 2014, the Council met with the DNR Commissioner, Rice Creek Watershed District, area commissioners, and city representatives to discuss the condition, ownership, and maintenance of the Bald Eagle Lake Outlet. City Engineer Jay Kennedy provided an update to Council on this meeting. Primary topics were funding of replacement of the dam and the ownership of the dam. RCWD expressed willingness to contribute to replacement but stated they did not want to own it. DNR supports funding but there were no funds appropriated to it in this legislation session. Counties representatives believe the RCWD is in the best position to lead the project. There was also a question on whether the dam has been abandoned. The DNR could own it through statutory authority, and this will be investigated by the DNR and RCWD. The legislature could direct the DNR to take ownership. The city does have an interest in the roadway crossing of the dam, and at some point it will need to be reconstructed. No formal action was taken. Update on National Recycling, Inc. At its June 16, 2014 meeting, the Council established a working subcommittee to address issues related to noise from the rail spur. This subcommittee includes Desiree Rotter, Pat Dunn, Christine Taylor, Council Member Petryk, Mayor Weidt and representatives from NRI. The subcommittee held its first meeting on June, 24, 2014. City Administrator Bryan Bear explained there was good discussion at the meeting on the agreement, easement document, and covenants that are in place. There was discussion with NRI on their level of compliance. NRI representatives indicated that they could comply but that would not lead to much improvement. There was also discussion as to whether something should be done between the rail spur and the neighborhood to mitigate the noise. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the rail spur. John Rotter, 13635 Fiona Avenue North, informed Council there was a meeting of the neighborhood residents and they comprised a letter to City Attorney Dave Snyder requesting him to examine the Bald Eagle Industrial Park Development Covenants and the Team Track Agreement for clarification and a legal opinion. Weidt made motion, Petryk seconded, to direct staff to have a response to the letter at the next meeting of the Council. All Ayes. Motion carried.