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All aye. Motion Carried. City Council meeting of March 21, 2005 Page 2 CSAH 8/14 PROJECT UPDATE AND STATUS OF COUNTY ROADS (DON THEISEN) At its March 7, 2005 meeting, Council member Chuck Haas requested an update on the status and condition of county roads in rural Hugo, as well as a status update on CSAH 8/14 project. Washington County Engineer Don Theisen and Washington County Commissioner Dennis Hegberg were present and provided Council with an overview and update on the condition of county roads in rural Hugo, in particular CR57, as well as the CSAH 8/14 project. ONEKA PARKWAY CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL At a November 3, 2004 workshop, Council was presented with the feasibility study for Oneka Parkway and over the past two months, City staff, along with Council members Mike Granger and Frank Puleo, has continued to meet with representatives from Pulte Homes regarding the construction of the '/+ mile of Oneka Parkway and its connection to CSAH 8. On March 15, 2005, City staff and Council members again met with officials from Pulte Homes to continue discussions on construction proposals. City Engineer Jay Kennedy provided a proposal for construction of the remainder of Oneka Parkway in 2005, as well as how the project will be funded. No formal Council action was taken. 2004 BUILDING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT Building Official John Benson and the building department prepared its 2004 annual report and activities over the past year. CD Director Bryan Bear provided a PowerPoint presentation which provided an excellent overview of the department's activities, as well as highlights and accomplishments. There will be a marked increase in the housing permits in 2005. CONSENT AGENDA Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: Approval of Claims Approve Renewal for Optional Liquor 2 AM Closing (Sal's) Approve Reappointment of Jennifer May to the Parks Commission Approve On Sale Liquor License for Northstar Gay Rodeo (July 2-3, 2005) Authorize Purchase of Lawn Mower Trailer for PW Department Approve Hiring of Dan LaCasse as Summer Seasonal Employee in Public Works Approve Advertising for Three Seasonal Public Works Employees Approve Probationary Period for Tim Kieffer and Appoint as Regular Employee Approve Probationary Period for Paul Christianson and Appoint as Regular Employee All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the claims roster for March 21, 2005 as presented.