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Hugo City Council minutes for March 1, 2010 Page 7 of 8 Update on Highway 61 Speed Study Completed by MN DOT Residents living adjacent to Highway 61 expressed concern regarding the location of the speed transition on Highway 61 in the area north of 147th Street. The City Council had requested that MnDOT complete a speed study on Highway 61 between 147th Street and 165th Street, which has been completed. City Engineer Jay Kennedy shared the results of the speed study explaining what the current speed limits were and the lack of a transition zone near the Post Office (150th Street) where the speed limit goes from 35 mph to 55 mph. MN DOT had recommended a speed limit of 45 mph between 152nd Street (entrance to the Peloquin Industrial Park) and 150th Street. Jay also noted speed limits would be reevaluated after lights were installed at the intersection of 147th Street and Highway 61. Haas made motion, Klein seconded, to notify MN DOT that Council approves of their recommendation and requests signage changes. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approve Recommendation from EDA to Co -Sponsor Hugo Business Association Kidz `n Biz Fest on April 17 and Spring Savings Show on May 8 At its February 8, 2010 meeting, the Hugo Economic Development Authority (EDA) discussed the sponsorship request from the Hugo Business Association for the City's sixth annual Hugo Kidz 'n Biz Fest as well as the first annual sponsorship of the Hugo Business Association's Spring Savings Show. After discussion regarding the success of the Hugo Kidz 'n Biz Fest, the EDA agreed to recommend to the City Council the sponsorship of the event with funds in the amount of $750 for the sixth annual Kidz `n Biz Fest. After discussion, the EDA agreed to co- sponsor the Hugo Business Association's first annual Spring Savings Show with no funds except for formal approval and use of the Hugo City Hall on Saturday, May 8, 2010. Klein made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the recommendation from the EDA to co- sponsor the Hugo Business Association sixth annual Kidz `n Biz Fest on April 17, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Hugo Business Association Spring Savings Show on May 8, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. All Ayes. Motion carried. New Metro Area Management Association (MAMA) President -City Administrator Mike Ericson Councilmember Chuck Haas publicly announced and recognized City Administrator Mike Ericson for his new leadership role as the 2010 President of the Metro Area Management Association (MAMA), which is the official professional association serving the city managers and city administrators in the Twin Cities area communities. Mike has served as officer on the Board of Directors for the past two years and is firmly committed to providing professional development opportunities for the members of the professional association of city managers and city administrators. Mayor Fran Miron congratulated Mike in this leadership role.