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City Council meeting of January 5, 2004 Page 7 TH61, with grading of the site to be completed this spring. Pressure testing should be completed in three weeks. MCES NORTHEAST INTERCEPTOR MEETING (DECEMBER 17.2003) Council member Becky Petryk attended the December 17'" MCES meeting, along with Public Works Director Chris Petree, Senior Engineering Technician, and City Administrator Mike Ericson. Council member Petryk provided an update and overview of the issues discussed at the meeting, and reported that she is concerned about future spillageloverflows in Bald Eagle Lake. In addition, the capacity of the interceptor could potentially have an impact on future development in Hugo. Council member Petryk assured Council that she will "stay on top" of this issue and keep Council informed of future meetings. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DESIGN TEAM The WBL school district selected representatives from the City to serve on the new elementary school design team: Council member Becky Petryk; Parks Commission Chair Robyn LaCasse; and City Administrator Mike Ericson. City staff recommends Council provide directive to the representatives to carry forth in discussion regarding the design of the new school. WASHINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM STRATEGIC PLAN On November 26, 2003, City Administrator Mike Ericson met with the Pat Conley, the new Washington County Library Director. He shared with Pat the interest of the City of Hugo in incorporating a public library into the new elementary school. Pat agreed to incorporate this into the new five-year strategic plan for the library system, which was presented to the Library Board in December 2003. This is a genuine opportunity to construct what would be considered "an express library", which would be much smaller than a traditional library, nevertheless, an opportunity for a new public library in the City. City Administrator Mike Ericson shared with Council the issues related to meeting with Pat Conley, and he seeks direction from Council as to incorporation of this information in the elementary school design team work. Council tied the elementary school design team and incorporation of a public library into one discussion, as well as consideration of a community center and park/athletic facilities and increased size of the gymnasium. Council felt it important to have as many possibilities "on the table" in the design of this very important facility in the community. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, that the elementary school design team explore all options in review of the construction of the new elementary school, and report committee results to the Council. All aye. Motion Carried. FEMA GRANT LETTER FOR DON AND PAULINE RICE (9745146M STREET) City staff received a letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding approval of the grant to the City to be used for the purchase of the Don and Pauline Rice property