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Minutes for the Hugo City Council Meeting on November 1, 2010 Page 5 of 8 Update on Dog Ordinance and Ordinance Review Committee The Hugo City Council discussed possible changes to the Animal Ordinance at their August 16, 2010 meeting. During the meeting, staff explained the need for changes regarding dog bites and dangerous dog designations. Council recommended that staff work with the Ordinance Review Committee and bring back recommended changes to the Council at a future meeting. Since that time, staff has held two meetings with the Ordinance Review Committee, and they have drafted a proposed ordinance for Council consideration. Community Development Assistant Dennis Fields presented the revised ordinance to the Council. Washington County Sheriff's Department Commander Dexter recommended changes be made to allow more time for the Department to make a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog determination, and Councilmember Haas requested changes be made to clearly identify penalties and procedures. Mayor Miron also asked staff to look at potential fees and the cost to the City. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to schedule a public hearing on the proposed Animal Ordinance and directed staff to work with Council on any concerns Council members have with the ordinance. All Ayes. Motion carried. Update on October 25, 2010 Lions Park/City Hall Neighborhood Meeting On October 25, 2010, a neighborhood meeting was held with residents located in the City Hall/Lions Park neighborhood to discuss the possibility of a street reconstruction project. Mayor Miron along with Council Members Petryk, Weidt, and Klein were in attendance along with city staff. City Engineer Jay Kennedy and Mayor Miron provided an update/summary of the meeting stating there was not a lot of interest from the neighbors on a street project, however there was interest in reconstruction of the sidewalk along 145th Street North. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to direct staff to provide a recommendation on reconstruction of the sidewalk along 145th Street North. All Ayes. Motion carried. Resolution Providing for Early Redemption of TIF Bonds In 2000, the City of Hugo issued $1,885,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds. The proceeds were used to refinance temporary bonds issued three years earlier. These bonds were deemed taxable due to their private -activity nature and carried interest rates ranging from 6.8% to 7.6%. Finance Director Ron Otkin provided a brief overview of this item explaining the proceeds from the bond was used for development of the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. Although the bond maturity extends to 2018 the Finance Department reported that sufficient tax increments have been collected to allow for their prepayment on December 15, 2010. Paying off the TIF Bond would save $377,281 in future interest payments. This will assist the City in maintaining a flat tax rate and also benefit Washington County and the White Bear Lake Independent School District 624.