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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for May 21, 2012 Page 6 of 8 side of 147th Street between Irish Avenue and Hyde Avenue. The permit is set to expire on July 1, 2012, and according to the conditions of the Mining Permit, a public hearing must be held at the time of renewal. The applicants approached the Council at their meeting on March 19, 2012 to discuss the requirements necessary to renew their permit. Council indicated to them that an updated site plan showing elevations and a reclamation plan was not necessary at this time since there was no activity on the site, but will be required prior to any mining activity on the property. It was noted that there have been no complaints on this property. Mayor Miron opened the public hearing. There were no comments, and the Mayor closed the public hearing. Haas made motion, Weidt seconded, to approve the renewal of the Atkinson Mining Permit for two years to expire on July 1, 2014. All Ayes. Motion carried. TH61/CSAH 4 Improvement Project — MnDOT Project Manager Marc Briese MnDOT project manager Marc Briese provided the Council background on the open house held at City Hall, just prior to this Council meeting, where MnDot representatives provided information to approximately 100 area residents and business owners on the Highway 61 project between Highway 96 and Highway 97 to begin in July with the replacement of four culverts. Mill and pavement overlay work will be done in September/October, and new traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Buffalo Road and Highway 61 to include a flashing yellow arrow on the left turn signal. Marc Briese also provided an update on the I -35E project. All ramps are now open, south bound is still one lane, but the two northbound lanes are anticipated to be open by the end of the week. Marc Briese and Washington County Transportation Engineer Joe Gustafson provided the Council an update on the Highway 61/CSAH 4 intersection, which is scheduled for improvements in 2013. MnDOT and Washington County have been developing the preliminary design of the intersection, which currently includes a roundabout. Marc and Joe explained the project which has been recognized as a priority by the City, County and State. Based on the finding of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), a roundabout is being recommended. Council discussed a full closure of the intersection while the work was being completed, or the construction of a temporary bypass. With full closure, the project would be done in 2-3 months and would be less expensive. A temporary bypass would allow some traffic flow; however the project could take up to five months and there would still be full closure for three weeks. Council generally agreed full closure was preferred but wanted to hear the opinions of the local business owners. Miron made motion, Weidt seconded, to direct staff to work with Washington County and MnDot on the intersection with respect to its construction and scheduling the open house with the businesses and residents. All Ayes. Motion carried.