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City Council meeting of June 6, 2005 Page 5 WASHINGTON COUNTY ROW ACQUISITION FOR CSAH 8/14 PROJECT At its May 16, 2005 meeting, Council received a status update on the right-of-way acquisition for the CSAH 8/14 project. Staff informed Council that the 30 -day offer period to property owners would expire at the end of the month of May, at which time Council would be presented with the issue of acquisition through standard negotiations or through the use of eminent domain. City Attorney Dave Snyder provided Council with the latest negotiation results of purchase offers to property owners for acquisition of right-of-way for CSAH 8/14 project and Oneka Parkway, as well as the process to follow to acquire the property through eminent domain. No formal City Council action was taken. REVIEW REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT CSAH 8 AND VICTOR HUGO BOULEVARD On Thursday, May 26, 2005, City staff met with Washington County public works officials and Len Pratt's development team to discuss the need for a temporary traffic signal at CSAH 8 and Victor Hugo Blvd. The cost for this temporary light was not included in the CSAH 8/14 project costs. The need for a light at this intersection was originally expressed by residents living in the Victor Gardens subdivision. Safety access at this intersection is an issue critical to all parties. United Properties needs some assurance from the City that a traffic signal will be installed by April 1, 2006. City staff has worked with Washington County officials to prepare a cost effective and cost estimate whereby the City of St. Paul public works crew will provide installation services at a significant cost savings over original estimates on this installation. City Administrator Mike Ericson stated that United Properties will be paying for one half of the cost of the light, and Washington County and the City of Hugo will split the balance. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to accept the offers from United Properties and Washington County to share in the cost of installing a temporary traffic signal at CSAH 8 and Victor Hugo Blvd. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE APPOINTMENT -OF CENTENNIAL COMMISSION MEMBERS At its May 16, 2005 meeting, Council listened to a presentation from City Administrator Mike Ericson regarding appointments to the Centennial Commission. Citizen interest had been slow, but nevertheless strong, for appointment to the Centennial Commission. City staff recommended Council approve the attached list of residents, business owners, school officials, and interested individuals who desire to serve on the City's Centennial Commission and charged with the responsibility of planning of celebration activities, culminating with the centennial on August 15, 2006. Petryk made motion, Puleo seconded, to accept the Centennial Commission roster as presented. All aye. Motion Carried. REVIEW FINDINGS OF FACT FOR CITIZEN APPEAL OF BESA SPECIAL USE PERMIT At its May 16, 2005 meeting, City staff presented Council with the citizen appeal regarding the Special