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City Council meeting of February 2, 2004 Page 4 Miron made motion, Puleo seconded, directing the City Engineer to work with staff and the RCWD on a demonstration project for the Hardwood Creek Project at selected locations along the channel. This issue should be brought back for final approval by Council. All aye. Motion Carried. FEBRUARY 4.2004 HARDWOOD CREEK MEETING WITH RCWD RCWD's engineer Emmons and Olivier Resources will hold a meeting of February 4, 2004 to provide a technical analysis of the Hardwood Creek Rehabilitation Report Draft Study. Staff has placed this item on the agenda for informational purposes only. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, that WSB Engineers have someone in attendance at this meeting to represent the City. All aye. Motion Carried. MNDOT RESPONSE TO CITY FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS Former City Engineer Dave Mitchell from SEH Engineers submitted the City's 2003 funding request to MnDOT for traffic signals at TH61 and 147* Street and 130* Street, respectively. Staff received notification from MnDOT that they will not fund the traffic signals. City Engineer Jay Kennedy provided an analysis and instruction from MnDOT as to why the City was turned down as it relates to the CSAH 8/14 realignment project. He stated that the CSAH 8/14 realignment project is moving forward and the City will have an improved chance for MnDOT approval of a new traffic signal at TH61 and 147* Street. These applications for traffic signals will be submitted again this year at a later date. CD DIRECTOR REPLACEMENT PROCESS (SCHEDULE DATE FOR INTERVIEWS) At its January 20, 2004 meeting, Council was informed by City staff that a total of 39 applicants had applied for the CD Director position. Staff has thoroughly reviewed the applications and completed two screenings with reference checks and is prepared to recommend a short list to interview. City sought direction from Council as to the scheduling of a date to conduct interviews. The flexibility that Council has exhibited in the past includes the scheduling of meetings both on Monday nights and odd Thursday nights, as well as a potential for Friday or Saturday morning interviews. - Miran made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to coordinate a date and time with Council to conduct the interviews. He suggested Friday and Saturday mornings on 2/13-14 or 2/27-28. All aye. Motion Carried. PROGRESS REPORT ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) At its annual goal setting meeting on January 12, 2004, Council selected as one of its top ten goals, the creation of a storm water management fee and local government unit. The LGU was also one of