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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for March 19, 2012 Page 4 of 6 on the environmental review rulemaking pertaining to the timeframe for AUAR updates. Staff will report back to Council on the results of that meeting. Andi Moffatt of WSB & Associates presented the findings of the updated AUAR to the Council which resulted in minor changes. Andi explained that unless the rules change, the update would be valid through 2017. Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the update to the AUAR as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approve Joint Power Agreement with City of Grant, White Bear Township, and Washington County for Goodview Avenue Improvements At its March 3, 2012 meeting, the Council was updated on the meeting held with elected officials of the City of Grant, and White Bear Township on February 15, 2012 to discuss Goodview Avenue between CSAH 7 and the southern Hugo City limit. A joint project had been proposed in 2008 that involved Hugo, White Bear Township, Washington County, and the City of Grant, which was never approved. This issue has resurfaced due to the high level of traffic anticipated during the summer resurfacing project on TH61 that will cause single lane traffic and short term closures; traffic will be diverted to local streets. Council directed staff to prepare a cooperative agreement between the City of Hugo, the City of Grant, Washington County, and White Bear Township to improve the section of Goodview Avenue from the south Hugo border to CSAH 7. City Engineer Jay Kennedy explained the proposed improvements would include subgrade repair and graveling, replacing the culvert within the paved area, and paving the rural section roadway. The proposed cost sharing of the project is estimated at $80,000 to be split between the four entities. The City of Grant discussed this at their March 6, 2012 meeting, and will be holding a meeting with the residents. The City of Hugo staff is in the process of obtaining quotes. Haas made motion, Weidt seconded, to adopt the Joint Powers Agreement and forward it to the City of Grant, White Bear Township, and Washington County along with the quotes obtained by the City for the improvements. All Ayes. Motion carried. Update on Lions Park Planning At their meeting of March 14, 2012, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission discussed next steps for planning of Lions Park that will include determining a scope of improvements (park shelter, parking, stormwater, etc.), cost estimates, and potential revenue sources. The Parks Commission is recommending that stakeholder meetings be held prior to the regularly scheduled Parks meeting and that a request for proposals be sent out for a consultant. Planner Shayla Syverson provided to Council the planning background on the park which began in July 2010. Guidelines that were approved by Council on November 21, 2011 included a multi-purpose shelter, walking paths, and playground equipment. A consultant would help to determine the scope of improvements as well as develop a preliminary design, after which revenue sources could be discussed.