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Hugo City Council Minutes for January 20, 2009 Page 6 of 7 Discussion on Federal Economic Stimulus Plan President Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. As part of his platform, President Obama has agreed to provide a Federal Economic Stimulus Plan for the United States Congress and the Senate to consider to move the United States out of the recession with funding for a large number shovel -ready public improvement projects. City Engineer Jay Kennedy discussed with Council how the intersection improvements to 1301 Street/TH61 and 140' Street/TH61 could be good candidates for the project, and he discussed the need to for a project memorandum which would address environmental type of concerns and cost up to $5,000 to complete. The Council was reluctant to spend the money in anticipation of funds becoming available with the Stimulus Plan, and the Mayor requested the Council be kept apprised on the issue. No formal action was taken. Resident Concerns Regarding New Well near Oneka Ridge Golf Course — John Arcand Resident John Arcand addressed the Council as a representative of the Oneka Ridge Golf Course. He had concerns about the new well and tower planned for property adjacent to the golf course and impacts it could have on the wells at the golf course. He stated he was not well informed and recently found out about the City's purchase of the property. City Engineer Jay Kennedy explained the site had soils and underground geology suitable for a well and tower. Mr. Arcand talked about the effect the White Bear Township tower had on the wells located on the golf course and stated they had to sink their wells deeper when the tower went up. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to direct staff to work with the Arcand family to identify the location and depth of the wells on the golf course property, and inquire with White Bear Township on their well and provide information indicating any impact on surrounding wells. All Ayes. Motion carried. 4th Annual Oneka PTA Gold Plate Dinner on February 6, 2009 On behalf of the Oneka PTA Committee, City Administrator Mike Ericson announced that tickets are still available for the 4th Annual Oneka PTA Gold Plate Dinner scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2009 at the Hugo American Legion. Individuals wishing to purchase tickets can contact Oneka Elementary School or the City of Hugo. Annual Warm Hearts for Charity Wine Tasting Event on January 31, 2009 On behalf of the Hugo Business Association, City Administrator Mike Ericson announced the 2"d Annual Warm Hearts for Charity Wine Tasting Event will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Hugo American Legion. The event is free to the public with opportunities for wine tasting, silent auction, and raffle prizes. The public is invited to attend. Cancellation of Washington County League of Local Governments Meeting on January 26, 2009 At its January 5, 2009 meeting, the Hugo City Council scheduled a public meeting for Monday, January 26, 2009 for the Washington County League of Local Governments Meeting. Since then, City staff has been contacted by Washington County who announced that the event has been cancelled until further notice.