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City Council meeting of February 6, 2006 Page 6 for review and comment. Council member Puleo recused himself from discussion, as his property is impacted by this proposed development. City Attorney Dave Snyder concurred with his decision and stated that he could participate in discussion relative to transportation. Council discussion sidewalks, access to TH61, transportation issues and signalization, expansion of the MUSA, parkland dedication fees, screening for housing, mailboxes, and street lighting. Todd thanked Council for their constructive comments, which will be incorporated into the plan as the application process proceeds further. No official Council action was taken. REVIEW SCHEDULING APRIL 20.2006 FOR NEXT I-35 W/E COALITION MEETING At its January 19, 2006 I-35 W/E Coalition meeting, Council scheduled with Coalition members the next meeting for April 20, 2006. Staff has been informed that this Thursday evening is the Republican caucus, at which attendance of Council members could be expected. Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, to schedule the next I-35 W/E Coalition meeting for Thursday, May 18, 2006, Hugo City Hall, at 7:00 pm. All aye. Motion Carried. REVIEW AND APPROVE 2006 CITY GOALS AND ONGOING PRIORITIES At its January 19, 2006 goal setting session, Council listened to presentations from CD Director Bryan Bear for the 2006 Planning Commission goals and PW Director Chris Petree for the 2006 Parks and Recreation Commission goals. After the presentations, Council reviewed with staff its selection of 2006 City goals and ongoing priorities. At the conclusion of the goal setting session, staff was directed to finalize and assemble the final 2006 City goals, including the ongoing priorities. Council member Haas asked that Council add to its list of City goals discussion of long-range police protection services. This matter will be included under #3, Public Safety Goals. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to approve the attached list of 2006 City goals and ongoing priorities as amended, and direct staff to provide a timeline for each goal and its next regular meeting. Mayor Miron is authorized to work on goal #6, Rice Lake Management Plan, with City Attorney Dave Snyder to develop proposed legislation, which may be introduced by State Representative Ray Vandeveer. All aye. Motion Carried. REVIEW COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY On January 13, 2006, Mayor Fran Miron and City Administrator Mike Ericson attended a meeting of Washington County Mayors and City Administrators at the Woodbury City Hall. The meeting was organized and scheduled by Woodbury City Administrator Clint Gridley, with selected community officials, to discuss the county economic strategy. Communities represented, including Woodbury, were Cottage Grove, Forest Lake, Oakdale, and Hugo. Mayors, city administrators, and council members discussed the county strategy relative to the economic development summit held last year, in City