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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for November 3, 2014 Page 4 of 8 Council Member Haas removed this from the Consent Agenda to recognize Hugo Good Neighbor Food Shelf representatives who were in attendance. HBA President Kris Emerson and Director Cindy Petty informed Council they have received $65,000 in donations; $15,000 over their goal thus far. They asked about landscaping and the timing of the certificate of occupancy. City Administrator Bryan Bear explained that a condition of approval required landscaping prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy; however, if the building is constructed without the landscaping because of timing, the certificate of occupancy would be granted. Cindy thanked Commissioner Fran Miron for his assistance in receiving the grant money. Mayor Weidt thanked Eric Maas, former City intern and current WSB employee, who assisted the Food Shelf with the project. Haas made motion, Klein seconded, to approve RESOLUTION 2014-35 APPROVING A SITE PLAN FOR HUGO GOOD NEIGHBORS FOOD SHELF FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15106 FRANCESCA AVENUE NORTH. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Rice Creek Watershed District for Dam The City has been working with several agencies on the repair of the Bald Eagle Lake Outlet. The total cost of the project is anticipated to be $640,000. City has received $252,000 in MnDot Bridge Funds, and at its October 20, 2014 meeting, Council approved the Dam Safety Grant Agreement with the DNR in the amount of $160,000. The remaining cost of approximately $228,000 will be split with Rice Creek Watershed District. At their October 22, 2014 Board of Managers meeting, the RCWD board approved a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Hugo and the RCWD for the structure repair. Council Member Haas removed this from the Consent Agenda to thank Commissioner Miron for his help and Washington County's support. He also thanked staff and John Waller who has cautioned the City to carefully monitor any permit that is issued because sometimes maintenance requirements get included in the permit. Haas made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the MOA with RCWD. All Ayes. Motion carried. Discussion on Washington County CIP As part of its annual budget process, Washington County prepares a five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP includes the County's plans for roads, bridges, parks, land, and public facilities. City Administrator Bryan Bear explained that the County is requesting