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City Council meeting of March 21, 2005 Page 5 VOTING AYE: Granger, Haas, Puleo, Miron Motion Carried. STATUS REPORT ON IRISH AVENUE GRAVEL PIT On February 25, 2005, City staff, Parks Commissioner Pete Pedersen, City Attorney Dave Snyder, and City Assessor Frank Langer met with representatives from River City Asphalt (RCA) to discuss the gravel pit on Irish Avenue. Specifically, staff reviewed with RCA officials the City's interest in purchasing some or all of the land for parkland and a ballfield complex. As Council is aware, there is significant history regarding this property, and the City's involvement, and a Special Use Permit that has allowed the gravel pit to operate until its sunset date of November 2004. Staff was brought up-to-date by the representatives as to the expected completion of its reclamation project, and also as to the ownership of the property. Recently, company officials have begun the process of final cleanup, with noise concerns being voiced from adjoining neighbors. Staff will also evaluate any damage done to haul routes as a result of trucking from the pit. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to schedule a workshop with gravel pit neighbors at the Rice Lake Centre Room to discuss the status of the gravel pit. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION OF CDBG GRANT APPLICATION FOR OLD ANTIQUE STORE At its February 7, 2005 meeting, Council directed staff to submit a Community Development Block Grant application to Washington County to finance both the purchase of the old antique store, as well as to provide funding for demolition of buildings on the east side of TH61 next to Egg Lake. CD Director Bryan Bear has received three rejection letters from Washington County regarding three separate applications for funding of redevelopment activities on the east side of TH61. Bryan presented the letters to Council, and discussed the future funding of the redevelopment activities on the east side of TH61. On March 14, 2005, Hugo City staff held a meeting with Springsted and Briggs and Morgan officials to discuss financing options for purchase of the old antique store. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to schedule a joint City Council/EDA meeting for April 18, 2005, Hugo City Hall, at 8:30 am, to discuss options available to the City for redevelopment on the east side of TH61. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH RCWD FOR MINOR MAINTENANCE FOR 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 stipulation of agreement and that Agreement was drafted for review by Council. City staff recommended Council approve the final draft of the agreement with the RCWD for minor maintenance for JD2.