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City Council meeting of June 18, 2007 Page 4 APPROVE PURCHASE OF STREET BANNERS AND DESIGN FOR CRS/TH61 As part of the CSAR 8 project, street lights with banner arms were installed on the 59 decorative lights from Oneka Parkway N. to TH61. Also, banner arms were installed on over 20 light poles along TH61 from 1401h St. N. to 150'h St. N. last year as part of the Centennial Celebration. Included in the 2007 General Fund Budget are funds to purchase new banners for these areas. Staff presented different banner designs to the EDA on Monday, June 18, 2007. PW Director Chris Petree provided a PowerPower presentation for Council, which provided a visual of banner design choices, as well as the recommendation of the EDA to Council. (Council member Mike Granger left the meeting at 8:10 pm.) Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to accept the following EDA recommendations for purchase of street banners and design for CR8/TH61: 1) the City use Main Street Designs to supply banners and work with them to refine a banner design; 2) the City review the banner design and invite representatives from the HBA and Lions Club to decide on final design with the CSAH 8 Landscape Committee; 3) the City place banners on every other light pole on CSAH 8 between Oneka Pkwy. & TH61 reducing the number of banners needed to 55, and hanging baskets still be placed on every light in 2008; the City consider purchasing another banner with a seasonal/holiday design and allow the Lions & HBA to discuss special event/promotional banners; and 4) if approved by Council, and following review by the CSAH 8 Landscape Committee, staff will order street banners for installation within 4-6 weeks. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION OF FUTURE MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM (CIP) At its May 7, 2007 meeting, Council listened to a brief presentation from City Engineer Jay Kennedy regarding the City's future municipal water supply system. Council agreed to table the issue to a later agenda to allow more time for a presentation and further discussion. Jay and PW Director Chris Petree provided Council with a PowerPoint presentation on the City's future municipal water system to be included as part of the City's five-year capital improvements program. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to accept staff's recommendation and proceed as follows: 1) locate and acquire a site for a well and water tower in the southeast quadrant of the MUSA; and 2) begin design/construction process once site is selected. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION FROM EDA FOR CREATION OF CITY CABLE TV SHOW "THAT'S HUGO TODAY" At its May 21, 2007 meeting, the Hugo Economic Development Authority (EDA) listened to a presentation from City staff regarding interest in the creation of a City cable access show to provide promotion and marketing activities for the City of Hugo. The show would be produced and directed by Associate Planner Rachel Simone and Administrative Intern Nathan Ehalt at the Suburban Community Channel, SCC studios in White Bear La The show would be monthly hosted by the Mayor and Council members and/or City staff. Council agreed th, this would be an excellent communication tool for the City's promotion efforts.