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Hugo City Council Meeting May 4, 2009 Page 7 of 9 Weidt made motion, Klein seconded, to direct staff to contact MnDot and advise them the City wants to move forward with the project, and to revise the plans to install a traffic signal. All Ayes. Motion carried. John Arcand John Arcand, 5510 130th Street North, requested to be added to this agenda. John stated that he was not happy with the fire department and the way he was recently treated by them and City staff regarding a request to burn on the golf course property. Discussion on Good Times Flea Market City Administrator Mike Ericson added this item to the agenda. Jared Culp and Jonathan P. Glassel appeared before the EDA on April 20, 2009 with a plan for the Good Times Flea Market to be held on weekends at the old Interstate Lumber site on the southwest corner of TH61 and 145th Street North owned by Pete Sampair. The members of the EDA said that if it was done properly, it could be well received by the community; however, the flea market use is not allowed by the zoning ordinance on that property. They directed Mr. Culp and Mr. Glassel to work with staff on issues including traffic and health and safety concerns prior to requesting approval of the flea market. Since then, an advertisement flyer was mailed by Jonathan Glassel indicating they would be opening the flea market on May 8, 2009. The Council was not pleased since no issues have been resolved as directed by the EDA and City Staff. Jonathan Glassel said he would address the issues in a separate letter, which Council indicated would not be necessary. Councilmember Klein was in support of eliminating the flea market altogether. Councilmember Petryk was concerned people would be showing up for it, and the suggestion was made to contact the Sheriff's Department if necessary. Councilmember Haas commented that they had made a bad first impression, and he and Councilmember Weidt agreed that staff should not spend unnecessary time trying to make the event happen. Haas made motion, Weidt seconded, to contact the property owner Pete Sampair and share with him the literature that had been sent out and the sentiments of the Council that the flea market not open as scheduled. All Ayes. Motion carried. Discussion on Water Usage and Rate Study Resident Joe Johnson, 5430 134th Street North, requested to be added to the agenda to discus public water conservation and Hugo's rate structure. Council directed staff to place this item on the May 18, 2009 agenda. Update on Rice Creek Watershed District Meeting on April 16, 2009 The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) held a public hearing on April 16 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Hugo City Hall Council Chambers to discuss a proposed plan amendment to the Bald Eagle Lake Water Management District. The plan amendment offers an equitable and effective