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City Council Meeting of June 2, 2008 Page 5 of 7 and Public Works Director Chris Petree have reviewed the pay request and found it to be satisfactory for work completed to date on the project. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved Pay Request No. 3 in the amount of $109,634.75 for work completed to date on the Rice Lake Soccer Complex. Discussion on Goodview Avenue Joint Powers Agreement The City Council approved a Joint Powers Agreement related to the maintenance and paving of Goodview Avenue between the south City limit and County Road 7. The agreement was forwarded to Washington County, White Bear Township, and the City of Grant for their review and approval. Washington County and White Bear Township have responded favorably to the agreement; the City of Grant discussed the matter at a recent meeting, but took no formal action. City Engineer Jay Kennedy updated the Council on this matter. The Council indicated the City has long recognized the importance of this road, especially since TH61 was closed twice within the last two weeks due to the tornado and a vehicular accident. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to send a letter to the Grant City Council requesting they address this issue at an upcoming Council meeting and take formal action. All Ayes. Motion carried. Granger suggested Mayor Miron and Commission Dennis Hegberg be allowed to address the Grant City Council during that meeting. Council Update on Disaster Assistance and Clean-up Progress Following May 25, 2008 Tornado City staff provided updates on the current state of affairs related to the clean-up following the May 25, 2008 tornado. On May 31, 2008, the City along with a number of volunteer and relief organizations arranged for a volunteer clean-up day. Community Development Director Bryan Bear showed a PowerPoint presentation explaining the events which occurred after the F-3 tornado touched down in Hugo destroying and damaging homes in the Waters Edge Development and much of the Creekview Preserve Development. Fire Chief Jim Compton spoke about the execution of the Emergency Management Plan and how well the plan worked though a disaster drill had never been done. Jim commented on the great job the Sheriff's Department did on security and on the cooperation of all departments. Countless generous donations of help and materials were received, as well as relief funds deposited in accounts established at US Banks and Lake Area Banks. He encouraged affected residents to visit the food shelf temporarily located in the Schwieters building behind the Fire Hall. Jim thanked all the Fire Departments that supported the City of Hugo. A representative from Lake Area Bank said $26,723.85 had been deposited so far, and donations were still pouring in. Council Member Haas informed everyone the Long -Term Recovery Group had been formed consisting of case managers that would work with each family with unmet needs. Public Works Director Chris Petree updated the Council on cleanup efforts. As of today, 80% of the "hot zone" had been cleaned up and 100% of the rural area. The City would continue to clean up and expected to be done tomorrow. Chris suggested that Thursday be the last curbside pickup for storm debris. Jim Compton talked about the debris recovery efforts in Oneka Lake by the Washington County Dive Team and the Minnesota DNR. Mayor Miron spoke about the Watershed District's efforts to inspect the ditches and drainage ways. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to make Thursday, June 5, 2008 the last pickup day in the "hot zone".