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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for February 6, 2012 Page 3 of 6 Update on On -Street Parking on 1481t—h Street North -Historic Legion Villas At its January 23, 2012 meeting, Council considered the request of resident Hank Schnider, 14897 Foxhill Avenue North, to prohibit parking on 148th Street between TH 61 and Foxhill Avenue. His main concerns were school bus safety and the parking of large vehicles along 1481h Street that impede visibility. Council directed staff to contact the school district to determine if there were any issues with the busing along 148th Street North. City Engineer Jay Kennedy informed the Council he had discussed Mr. Schnider's concerns with the school district and was told they have not had any issues with the buses. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to send a letter to Hank Schnider to thank him for his observance of this issue and inform him the Council felt that to prohibit parking along 148th street at this time was not warranted, but the situation will be monitored. All Ayes. Motion carried. Update on Goodview Avenue Road Improvements into Grant At its January 23, 2012 meeting, the Council heard information from City Engineer Jay Kennedy on highway and interstate road projects scheduled by MnDot for spring/summer 2012. Council had concerns regarding the poor condition of the unpaved portion of Goodview Avenue from Hugo into the City of Grant, which will likely be used as an alternate route during construction. Council had directed staff to work with White Bear Township, Ramsey County, and the City of Grant to work out an agreement for improvements to this section of Goodview. City Engineer Jay Kennedy informed Council a meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 6:15 p.m. at Hugo City Hall. Mayor Miron and Council Member Tom Weidt offered to attend this meeting. Petryk made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the meeting and directed staff to keep the Council informed. All Ayes. Motion carried. Update on January 19, 2012 I-35 W/E Coalition Meeting The I-35 W/E Coalition met on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Hugo City Hall. City Administrator Bryan Bear updated the staff on this meeting where there was a lot of focus on the topic of the I -35E MnPASS Project. As part of the I -35E Cayuga Project, MNDOT is proposing the addition of a MnPASS Express Lane between Pennsylvania Avenue and Little Canada Road. Carpools, buses and motorcycles could use this lane for free; however, solo drivers would pay a fee to use the lanes. To proceed with this project, approval of a legislative bill was necessary to specifically authorize this lane as a toll lane. Bryan explained there was a house bill and senate bill currently going through the senate committee, and the City should decide whether it wants to support this bill.