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City Council meeting of August 1, 2005 Page 7 of the road from Solid Ground to Pratt Development. Staff sought direction from the Council about whether to release Solid Ground Development from constructing the northern most 550 feet of Oneka Parkway, and whether to enter into a new agreement with Len Pratt, transferring that responsibility to him. City Attorney Dave Snyder stated that an Assignment of Rights would need to be drafted to accomplish any transfer. Len Pratt addressed Council outlining the request and why it is being requested. Solid Ground Development co-owner Ray Pruban stated that the request was not a simple request as there would be financial repercussions for them as a result of the transfer. City Attorney Snyder stated that the City of Hugo has not issued any stop work order to any developer. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, directing staff to work with the developers to facilitate a resolution this matter and report to City Council. Developer Len Pratt verbally withdrew his request but Council did not recognize the withdrawal. All aye. Motion Carried. AUGUST 4.2005 OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING City staff made a public announcement that the City will be celebrating completion of the new public works building, located at 6900 137d' Street, and with an open house on Thursday, August 4, 2005, from 3pm to 8pm. The public is invited to attend with refreshments and beverages being served and asked that they bring a non-perishable food item for Hugo's food shelf. No formal Council action was taken. TERRY MILLER VS. CITY OF HUGO TRIAL Council member Puleo questioned whether there was a need for Council to attend said trial. Council members will notify staff of their interest in attending the trial to prevent a Council forum from being present. REPORT ON LEVEL OF RICE LAKE MEETING HELD ON JULY 29.2005 Mayor Miron reported on a meeting held at his farm on July 29, 2005 regarding the water level of Rice Lake. The meeting was attended by state, county, city, DNR, and RCWD officials. Mayor Miron stated that the RCWD had passed a resolution to place an earthen plug at the north end of the lake without input from the City. Hugo resident John Waller listed a number of projects that were installed because of flooding problems in the Withrow area. He stated that the cost for the infrastructure was in the millions, and now that JD2 has been cleaned, the flooded areas are now water free. Mayor Miron stated that no work has been done on the inlets to Rice Lake, which could restore the level of Rice Lake. Puleo made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to engage the City Council to continue discussion of the issue with the DNR, RCWD, and Washington County. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to amend the previous motion to include drafting a policy statement regarding this issue for Council consideration. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried. VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: All aye. Motion Carried.