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City Council meeting of May 15, 2006 Page 7 DISCUSS TRANSITION PLAN FOR BUSINESS AT 14529 FOREST BOULEVARD (INTERSTATE PAVING MANAGEMENT) At its May 1, 2006 meeting, Council listened to an explanation from business owner O.J. Rinehart re- garding his failure to work with City staff to complete a transition plan for his business, Interstate Paving Management, located behind Southern Auto Sales on Forest Boulevard. After discussion, Council di- rected Mr. Rinehart to meet with City staff and come up with a transition plan, and tabled this item to the May 15'h meeting. City staff met with Mr. Rinehart, who has proposed a transition plan to move the business from behind Southern Auto Sales, in a period not to exceed 18 months. Mr. Rinehart reviewed his proposed plan with Council, outlining what has happened, and what will occur during the transition period. Mr. Rinehart also volunteered to grade and gravel the City's property located behind Domino's and Carpenter's. Granger made motion, Haas seconded, to accept the transition plan submitted by O.J. Rinehart for the il- legal business at 14529 Forest Boulevard, as modified by staff. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSS FUNDING FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT ONEKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL At its May 10, 2006 meeting, the Hugo Parks and Recreation Commission discussed a request from Hugo/Oneka Elementary PTA for the City's interest in participating in the funding of playground equipment at the new Oneka Elementary School. The total project cost for the playground is $107,000. The school district has paid $50,000 and the PTA raised approximately $20,000 for the playground, with a remaining balance for the playground at $37,000. The Parks Commission voted unanimously to do- nate $37,000 to the Oneka Elementary playground from the Park Fund. PW Director Chris Petree, future Oneka Elementary principal Terry Dahlem, and PTA Vice President Shannon DeVinney were present to discuss the proposed funding request, as well as providing a pictorial of the playground equipment. Granger made motion, Puleo seconded, that the City of Hugo donate $37,000 for the purchase of play- ground equipment for the Oneka Elementary School, with funds coming from the City's park fund. All aye. Motion Carried. WASHINGTON COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD MEETING ON JUNE 21, 2006 In 2005, the Washington County Workforce Investment Board held an annual summit at the Machine Shed in Lake Elmo and invited city council and economic development authorities in Washington County cities, with members of the Hugo City Council, EDA, the Hugo Business Association, and City staff in attendance. The City has again received an invitation for the 2006 event, which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at the Prom Center located in Oakdale. Mayor Fran Miron and Council member Becky Petryk indicated their interest in attending the event.