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City Council Meeting Minutes for June 7, 2010 Page 7 of 9 which includes a request to hold a business breakfast with the Mayors State of the City Address. This Business Networking Breakfast would be on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 from 7:30 - 9 am at Hugo City Hall with invitations to the BR&E Committee, Hugo Business Association, and the Business Networking International group, which meets weekly on Wednesday mornings in the Oneka Room. Haas made motion, Klein seconded to schedule the Business Networking Meeting for Tuesday, June 15, 2010 from 7:30 — 9:00 a.m. All Ayes. Motion carried. Update on Highway 61 and County Road 4 Intersection City Engineer Jay Kennedy provided the Council an update on the Highway 61/County Road 4 intersection, which was recently ranked as the number one priority for improvements by Washington County. County staff has been working with MnDOT officials to secure funding for the project, which will include the construction of turn lanes and a traffic signal. Funding was secured by Washington County and MnDOT for the project for 2014. The layout of the intersection was being prepared by MnDot, and the Council could expect a layout for review in August, 2010. Mayor Fran Miron thanked Jay for the update and directed him to keep the Council apprised of the project. Approve Draft Assessment Agreement Regarding the Demolition of the End Zone Building at 13891 Forest Boulevard North Community Development Director Bryan Bear has continued to meet with representatives and owners of the former End Zone property located at 13891 Forest Boulevard for redevelopment opportunities. Recently, staff met with owner Len Minich to discuss an assessment agreement to demolish the bar/restaurant building with the cost of the demolition to be incurred by the City and spread against the property to be paid back over ten years with interest. This agreement was verbally agreed to by Len Minich, and demolition could occur as soon as next month. Community Development Director Bryan Bear explained the cost of demolition could be reimbursed with redevelopment under Tax Increment Financing. Haas made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the draft Assessment Agreement regarding the demolition of the former End Zone building at 13891 Forest Boulevard North, pending final approval by the City Attorney. All Ayes. Motion carried. Conduct Hearing and Consider Approval of Order Concerning a Hazardous and Substandard Building Located at 14583 Forest Boulevard North At its May 17, 2010 meeting, the Hugo City Council scheduled hearing for Monday June 7, 2010 to consider the demolition of the old Antique Store located at 14583 Forest Boulevard North. City staff has sent notification to building owner Catherine Anderson and invited her to attend the Council meeting concerning the building being declared hazardous as defined under Minnesota State Statute 463.16.