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City Council meeting of August 15, 2005 Page 4 Pearson is a mechanical contractor specializing in commercial construction in the HVAC industry. City staff was directed to finalize the Purchase Agreement and return for final approval by Council. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Purchase Agreement with R.A. Pearson for the purchase of a 3.3 acre parcel in the BEIP 5`" Addition in the amount of $166,178. APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR ONEKA PET RESORT (LOT IN BEIP 5TH ADDITION) At its July 18, 2005 meeting, Council accepted the FDA's recommendation to sell the 1 -acre lot in the BEIP 5`" Addition to Oneka Pet Resort. Guy and Cindy LaBarre will be constructing a pet resort for individuals who bring their dogs and cats for daycare and vacation time. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Purchase Agreement with Guy and Cindy LaBarre d/b/a Oneka Pet Resort, for the purchase of a 1 -acre lot in the BEIP 5`h Addition, in the amount of $49,908. APPROVE 2005 STP APPLICATION FOR TH61 IMPROVEMENTS The City Council directed City staff to complete an application for federal transportation funds related to improvements to Highway 61 between 140 Street and 150x' Street in Hugo. City staff completed the application, and received letters of support from both Washington County Transportation and the Regional Rail Authority. Chuck Rickart, transportation engineer from WSB, was present and provided a Power Point presentation of the application to the City Council, which needs to be submitted by Friday, August 19, 2005. Council members will contact Hugo's Met Council representative, Georgie Hilker, in an effort to secure funding for the project. Granger made motion, Haas seconded, to accept the 2005 STP Application for federal transportation funds related to improvements to TH61, between 140' Street and 150' Street. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED CITY TRANSPORTATION PLAN (CHUCK RICKART) City staff has been working with City Engineer Jay Kennedy and Transportation Engineer Chuck Rickart to develop a scope of services related to the review and update of the City's transportation plan. Chuck Rickart was present and provided a Power Point presentation of issues related to the proposed revisions to the City's transportation plan. Council members Granger and Haas questioned the need for the $16,000 expenditure; CD Director Bryan Bear explained the need for a City-wide transportation plan, comparing the existing plans as puzzle pieces that do not fit together. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to table this matter to allow staff time to outline the need for a revised City transportation plan. All aye. Motion Carried.