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City Council Meeting of July 7, 2008 Page 9 of 10 update to the population signs through MnDot with the City being responsible for costs related to the change. The cost of the signs would be $289.98 each. Puleo made motion, Granger seconded, to update the two existing population signs and add a third sign on CSAH 8 from the west. All Aye. Motion carried Discussion on Enforcement Action Against Todd Christensen at 6192 147th Street North At it January 7, 2008 meeting the City Council denied variance applications for the width and setback of Mr. Christensen's existing driveway. Staff provided Council with a copy of the resolution including the findings of fact for denial that was adopted by the City Council and the minutes from the Board of Zoning meeting. In addition, the City Council directed him to remove any nonconforming portions of his driveway prior to June 1, 2008. The City Council also directed him to relocate his shed at the northeast corner of the property to a location that complies with all zoning setbacks in that district. Staff conducted a site inspection and observed that the driveway was still out of compliance with the ordinance and that the shed has not been relocated. Assistant City Attorney Cameron Kelly explained to the Council the issue could be brought to court for civil enforcement action. A court order would allow the City to access the property to bring it into compliance and assess the property owner for the cost incurred. Puleo made motion, Haas seconded, to direct staff to begin civil enforcement proceedings against Todd Christensen at 6192 147th Street North. All aye. Motion carried. Update on Goodview Avenue Joint Powers Agreement with City of Grant, Washington County and White Bear Township At its June 2, 2008 meeting, the Hugo City Council discussed the proposed Joint Powers Agreement for the maintenance and upgrade of Goodview Avenue south into the City of Grant. Both Washington County and White Bear Township had responded favorably to the agreement; however, the City of Grant took no formal action after discussing the issue at their June 3, 2008 meeting. Council directed City staff to send a letter to the Mayor of Grant requesting that the item be included on their July 1, 2008 agenda for discussion, with both Mayor Fran Miron and Council Member Chuck Haas scheduled to attend. City staff has been informed that this item was included on the City of Grant's Consent Agenda with no discussion allowed, and the Grant City Council voted to not enter into the agreement. Puleo made motion, Miron seconded, to direct the Public Works Department to forward complaints to the City of Grant regarding the road, and inform White Bear Township, Ramsey County, and Washington County that Grant had declined to enter into the Joint Powers Agreement. All aye. Motion carried. Schedule Mid -Year Budget Review in Late July Annual each year, the Hugo City Council schedules a midyear budget review in order to provide Council with the fiscal financial information in regards to the current City budget as well as forecast for