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Hugo City Council Minutes for September 21, 2009 Page 5 of 7 also bear the expense if the lines needed to be relocated due to a changed road system, and should they be located underground instead of above at that time, the City would be responsible for the undergrounding less the depreciated life of the lines. Another option would be to keep the current lines and serve new customers with underground power lines. Miron made motion, Weidt seconded, to direct staff to continue to work with Xcel Energy in long-term planning along TH61 for utilities, and draft an ordinance or policy for City Council consideration on undergrounding power lines using the League of Minnesota Cities' model. All Ayes. Motion carried. Update on Friends of Hugo Parks 501(03 Non -Profit Organization At its July 20, 2009 meeting, the City Council directed staff to formalize the relationship with the Hanifl Foundation and authorized the formation of a non-profit organization to accept public donations. The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission discussed the non-profit organization at its September 9, 2009 meeting. At that meeting, the Parks Commission approved the formation of "Friends of Hugo Parks and Recreation" and a tentative Board of Directors. City Administrator Mike Ericson explained the next steps of the Friends of Hugo Parks and Recreation Board of Directors is to form a mission statement, draft bylaws, and file articles of incorporation. Petryk made motion, Klein seconded, to formally support the Friends of Hugo Parks and Recreation 501(c)3 non-profit organization and their tentative Board of Directors All Ayes. Motion carried. Discussion on Safe Rooms In spring of 2009, the City Council had a discussion regarding safe rooms in homes that would be built to protect citizens from tornados or other severe weather conditions. After some discussion, the Council felt they did not want to add additional cost to homebuyers by requiring a safe room in new homes; however, they decided it would be best to require contractors to offer a safe room as an option. Bryan Bear explained that the League of Minnesota Cities cautioned against requiring safe rooms since it is not included or contemplated in the State Building Code. Staff had researched thirty cities and found only one that requires safe rooms. The Building Department also sent out survey letters to area builders and asked for their feedback. The builders who responded had concerns regarding spec homes, design costs, and regulations such as inspections. Miron made motion, Weidt seconded, directed staff to insert language in development agreements that requires builders to provide an option with respect to safe rooms. All Ayes. Motion carried. Update on City -Wide Bus Tour On September 14, 2009, the City hosted the fourth annual City-wide bus tour. This year's tour was the most attended yet with over 45 participants including Council, Commission Members,