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City Council meeting of October 17, 2005 Page 4 Fawcett with a lawsuit against the MnDNR, filed by George and Kathy Schtowchan. The lawsuit cites a request to intervene in the lawsuit filed against the City of Hugo and RCWD by the MnDNR. City Attorney Dave Snyder provided additional information about the lawsuit. Council member Puleo questioned the status of the City's effort to eliminate the DNR's Cease and Desist Order and assurances that the City will be able to continue its minor ditch and culvert maintenance. Puleo made motion, Petryk seconded, that the City Council be informed of any discussion or correspondence regarding JD2/Rice Lake level, and that any meeting held regarding these matters cannot be held unless attended by either Council member Frank Puleo or Council member Mike Granger. All aye. Motion Carried. Mayor Fran Miron returned to the meeting. Council member Puleo questioned the City's ability to maintain the culverts at 157' Street and 165' Street due to safety concerns. It was City Attorney Dave Snyder's opinion that the DNR's Cease and Desist Order does not prohibit the City from maintaining the culverts. Miron made motion, Puleo seconded, directing staff to install guard rails, if feasible, at 157' Street culvert. All aye. Motion Carried. Puleo made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to look at the 165' Street culvert location and report to Council a recommendation for road safety. All aye. Motion Carried. SCHEDULE JOINT COUNCIL/EDA WORKSHOP FOR NOVEMBER 21, 2005 At its October 17, 2005 meeting, the EDA discussed the work completed to date with the TIF Subcommittee, including the research and development of a downtown tax increment financing district. With a significant amount of research and preparatory work completed, it is necessary to schedule a joint Council/EDA workshop in order to review and make final decisions on the future direction of the proposed downtown TIF district. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to schedule a joint Council/EDA workshop on Monday, November 21, 2005, at 8:30 am, in order to discuss the proposed downtown TIF district. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSS WASHINGTON COUNTY CDBG PROGRAM City staff has received information from Washington County and its Community Development Block Grant Program. As Council is aware, the City of Hugo submitted a CDBG application last year for funding the purchase and site improvements for the Carpenters restaurant and old antique store. The competition for CDBG grant funds was overwhelming and the City's grant application was unsuccessful.