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Hugo City Council Minutes for October 20, 2008 Page 7 of 9 According to Cindy Johnson, that funding is scheduled to run out after the end of the year. Jim Gondek and Committee Member Mike Gallivan requests that staff bring this issue to Council for discussion and action. The City's share of additional funding would be $8,280, which would cover Kyle's wages from January through June for part time work for Hugo through Lutheran Social Services. Mayor Fran Miron confirmed the costs for the tornado would be forwarded to the state for reimbursement, and it is assumed this would be a reimbursable cost. City Administrator Mike Ericson will be meeting with the senator and state representatives next week to begin the process for applying for reimbursement. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to approve continued funding of Social Worker Kyle Johnson until June 30, 2009. All ayes. Motion carried. Update on Washington County 7-8-9 Study At its July 7, 2008 meeting, Hugo City Council approved the preliminary design and engineering plans for the improvements to the Washington County 7-8-9 Study which would reflect improvements to County Road 8, east of Trunk Highway 61. Community Development Director Bryan Bear and Council Member Chuck Haas have met with residents along the route in order to better understand their issues as they relate to the preliminary plan. Bryan presented the Alternative 2C Plan, which showed the route that was recommended by the County, and he shared the concerns and comments resulting from the meetings that were held with residents along the route, particularly those who lived on the curves that would be mostly impacted. He also dispelled the rumors that the City was intending to construct sewer and water as part of the project and the rumor the project was part of a plan for development in the rural area. Mayor Fran Miron had concerns about how the new legislation regarding Green Acres would affect taxes on the properties. Council Member Haas invited all residents living along County Road 8 or impacted by the project to contact him or City staff to share their concerns. A public open house will be held to get comments on the plan. Construction is set to begin Spring, 2011, and final design would need to be approved by the City. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to direct staff to meet with Washington County and share comments from residents. All Ayes. The Council directed staff to include an update on the 7-8-9 Project in the next City newsletter. Discussion on Victor Gardens East Letter of Credit for Public Improvements Staff has been in contact with Bill Beard of the Beard Group, who own the remaining vacant lots in the Victor Gardens East development. There are a number of items within this portion of the development that have not been completed by the developer, CPDC, within the timeline required by the development agreement. Community Development Bryan Bear explained the 26 vacant lots were voluntarily foreclosed on and purchased by the Beard Group. The Beard Group replaced CPDC's Letter of Credit with their own Letter of Credit. Ron Mehl from the Beard Group explained the Beard Group purchased the lots with no intention of doing the work, understanding the letter of credit could be drawn on. The Beard Group would like to see the improvements completed. The primary improvements include a final lift of bituminous, installation of trails, and work around the manholes. Staff has received three quotes