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City Council meeting of June 19, 2006 Page 8 street reconstruction program around Hugo Elementary School. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to move forward with the grant application for sidewalks near schools, which has a deadline of July 6, 2006. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON "BIG BOX" DEVELOPMENT Council member Haas requested that this item be added to the agenda to determine whether Council has interest in developing regulations that would limit the ability of a "big box" store from locating in Hugo. CD Director Bryan Bear stated that there is nothing in the City code to prevent this type of development and suggested that it be controlled by the City through the City's Comprehensive Plan, which is now undergoing revision. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to table this issue for discussion during revision of the City's Comprehensive Plan. All aye. Motion Carried. ONEKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND INSTALLATION ON JUNE 23 AND 24, 2006 City staff announced to Hugo residents and the public that there is still a volunteer opportunity to participate in the installation of the playground equipment at Oneka Elementary School. Any residents interested in participating can contact the school or City Hall. Council took no formal action. DISCUSSION ON MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT W/MNDNR FOR JD2 City Attorney Dave Snyder provided Council with an update on the revisions to the draft MOA, as directed by Council members Puleo and Granger. This issue will be placed on a Council agenda sometime in July 2006. EXECUTIVE SESSION - RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION COSTS FOR CSAR 8/14 ROAD PROJECT Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to recess the regular meeting and go into executive session. All aye. Motion Carried. City Attorney Dave Snyder provided Council with an update on the Washington County Board of Commissioners' hearing regarding appraisal costs for the right-of-way acquisition for the CSAH 8/14 project.