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Council meeting of February 6, 2006 Page 7 coordination with the Work Force Center, at the Machine Shed in Lake Elmo. A white paper for the strategy has been developed in coordination with Oakdale's City Administrator Craig Waldron. A meeting will be held with the county in order to fully discuss and develop strategy that best addresses the needs of Washington County communities. Haas made motion, Miron seconded, to support the draft proposal for the formulation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Washington County and its communities, which will be presented back to the respective cities. All aye. Motion Carried. REVIEW BROWN'S CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN On January 24, 2006, CD Director Bryan Bear attended a meeting with officials from the Brown's Creek Watershed District officials, Washington County Water and Soil District, and MnDNR regarding the development of a comprehensive plan for the BCWD. After review of the plan, CD Director Bryan Bear requested Council/community feedback. No formal Council action was taken. HUGO PTA GOLD PLATE DINNER The Hugo PTA held a gold plate dinner fundraiser at the Hugo Legion on January 27, 2006. Funds raised will be used to purchase playground equipment. Council member Haas briefed Council on the event, which was well attended by residents, business owners, and WBL School Board officials. JANUARY 24, 2006 CENTENNIAL COMMISSION BREAKFAST On Tuesday, January 24, 2006, the Centennial Commission held a sponsorship breakfast in the Oneka Room of the Hugo City Hall, which was attended by Commission members, as well as Council members. City Administrator Mike Ericson reported to Council outcomes of the meeting, as well as the follow up held with the Centennial Commission marketing committee in its efforts to secure sponsors for the August 12-15, 2006 Centennial celebration. No formal Council action was taken. LETTER TO RCWD FOR DITCH OBSTRUCTION HEARING FROM CONCRETE IN DITCH AT TH61 At its January 17, 2006 meeting, Council requested from staff an outcome on the obstruction, which was requested for a chunk of concrete in a ditch on TH61. City staff included for Council a copy of a letter sent to the RCWD, as well as a response letter received by RCWD administrator Steve Hobbs regarding the proposed actions under the City's Memorandum of Agreement. City Administrator Mike Ericson reported that Qwest will be responsible for removal of the ditch obstruction. No formal Council was taken. CSAH 8/14 PROJECT BID AWARD BY WASHINGTON COUNTY On Thursday, January 19, 2006, City staff received a late afternoon telephone call from Washington County Transportation Engineer Sandy Cullen regarding a meeting she had just held with MCES