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City Council meeting of February 22, 2005 Page 5 projects over the next five years, with a focus on the smaller neighborhood parks. Committee members discussed the proposed future developments in Hugo and proposed future fees, which still fall short of the 2005-2009 CIP projects' list. Committee members also discussed the current parkland dedication fee of $1,800 and a recommendation from the Parks Commission to increase it to $2,400. The full committee was not in attendance, and City Administrator Mike Ericson stated that the committee will continue to meet. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to table this matter to allow for a meeting of the full committee and submittal of a rational justification for any increase in the parkland dedication fee. All aye. Motion Carried. UPDATE ON MCES OPEN HOUSE HELD ON FEBRUARY 16, 2005 At its February 7, 2005 meeting, Council agreed to schedule a public meeting on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 in order to allow Council attendance at the WBL City Hall, where the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services held an open house regarding lift station and sanitary sewer improvements proposed for 2005. CD Director Bryan Bear provided a brief update for Council. APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH RCWD FOR MINOR MAINTENANCE OF JD2 At its joint meeting with the RCWD on January 14, 2005, Council accepted the compromise agreement with RCWD for minor maintenance of JD2 for the next 18 months. Staff was directed to prepare a Cooperative Agreement outlining the stipulations of agreement and that Agreement has been drafted for review by Council. City Attorney Dave Snyder recommended Council not finalize the agreement to allow City observance of the ditch during the spring thaw. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to continue to work on the agreement for JD2 with the RCWD. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE CITY ATTORNEY TO FINALIZE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CATHERINE AND MIKE ANDERSON FOR OLD ANTIQUE STORE Mayor Fran Miron, Council member Mike Granger, and City staff met recently with Catherine and Mike Anderson, owners of Carpenter's, regarding the proposed purchase of the old antique store. The Andersons had received a Purchase Agreement for the sale of their restaurant and old antique store and agreed to meet with City officials to discuss it. They still would like to construct a new restaurant on the site, as well as sell the old antique store to the City. Since they have the store under a contract for deed purchase agreement, City staff sought direction from Council as to professional services from City Attorney Dave Snyder to review and/or make recommendation to Council regarding an "out clause" to allow the sale to the City. Granger made motion, Haas seconded, directing the City Attorney to finalize the Purchase Agreement