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City Council Meeting March 19, 2007 Page 6 Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to direct staff to draft a letter to the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services and the County Commissioner informing them the City of Hugo is still open to discussions on the closing of the dumping sites. All aye. Motion Carried. City submitted a Cooperative Agreement to MnDOT last October for funding traffic signals on TH61 at 130" Street and 147" Street, respectively. City Engineer Jay Kennedy stated the City was unsuccessful in acquiring cooperative agreement funds for the traffic signals but has come a long way and should continue applying for funding. Kennedy suggested apslying for turn lane only improvements at this time, specifically at the intersection of TH61 and 130 Street. The Council directed Kennedy to investigate the possibility of applying for those funds. No formal action was taken. APPROVE IMPLEMENTATION OF TASK FORCE FOR RICE LAKE PARK SOCCER COMPLES Included in the Council's 2007 City Focus Goals were multiple parks projects, of which Council agreed to form an implementation committee for the construction of a soccer complex at Rice Lake Park. Council discussed forming a parks project funding committee to include two Council members, two Parks Commission members, as well as members of the soccer association, PTA, and school district. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to direct Council Members Haas and Granger to work as a subcommittee with staff to form a committee for the formation of the Rice Lake Soccer Complex. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON APPOINTMENT OF TONY GROFF AS NEW COMMISSIONER ON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION On January 8, 2007, Council conducted interviews for the two vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Council was very pleased with the quality of the applicants, noting that any of the individuals would do an excellent job on the Commission. One applicant was unable to attend the interviews due to work commitments. Staff had an opportunity to meet with the applicant and give him a tour of the City and the City's parks and recreational amenities. Applicant Tony Groff is still very interested in serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission and brings to the City a strong background in recreational activities and leadership. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to appoint Tony Groff to the vacancy created on the Commission due to the resignation of Jennifer May. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron directed staff to prepare a Certificate of Appreciation for Jennifer May to be presented to her at a future Council meeting.