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City Council meeting of November 7, 2005 Page 5 Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to execute a contract with Hulegaard Construction, in the amount of $46,900, to complete the 157h Street and 165h Street culvert replacement project with culvert removal, sheet piling, and necessary culvert joints repair work upon receipt of the appropriate certificates of insurance and performance bond. If feasible, guard rails are to be installed prior to the winter season. All aye. Motion Carried. Council member Frank Puleo requested discussion of a drainage concern on a portion of Branch 2 of JD2. A meeting was held with City of Hugo officials, the DNR, and a property owner regarding obstructions in the ditch created by beaver dams. There was discussion about having a survey done, at a cost of $200, to determine if removal of the beaver dam would drain public wetland. Miron made motion, Puleo seconded, directing staff to forward a letter notifying interested agencies that the City of Hugo will begin removal of the beaver dam and tree saplings as soon as possible. Cost incurred for such removal shall be reimbursed by the RCWD, as outlined in the Memorandum of Cooperation. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON OCTOBER 27.2005 OAKSHORE PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MEETING Council member Petryk removed herself from discussion on this issue to avoid a conflict of interest. City staff attended an October 27, 2005 meeting of the Oakshore Park Homeowners Association held in the Oneka Room at the Hugo City Hall. PW Director Chris Petree, Senior Engineering Technician Scott Anderson, City Engineer Jay Kennedy, Water Resource Specialist Phil Belfiori, and City Administrator Mike Ericson delivered a presentation on behalf of the City, in regard to the proposed purchase of the 10 -acre private park, public improvements to City streets, and installation of municipal utilities in the Oakshore Park neighborhood. Jay and Phil presented a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the proposed improvement to the neighborhood, which included the installation of rain water gardens for storm water collection. City staff addressed concept plans for the park improvement, as well as answering questions raised by Oakshore Park neighbors. Officers of the association continued on with the meeting after City staff had left, discussing legal issues relating to the sale of the park and distribution of proceeds to association members. OSP homeowner association officers provided Council with an update of the results of their meeting, stating that the City should be receiving a petition for road improvements, and installation of sewer and water sometime in March 2006. No formal Council action was taken. SELECT DATE FOR CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP At its September 3, 2005 meeting, Council accepted Finance Director Ron Otkin's recommendation to certify the City tax levy to Washington County, which does not increase the City's tax rate. Council agreed to schedule a budget workshop at which the proposed 2006 City budget will be discussed, and further direction provided to City staff. Council discussed several dates at which to discuss the proposed 2006 City budget, with no decision made because of the absence of Council member Granger.