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City Council meeting of November 15, 2004 Page 6 agreement to allow the two parties to proceed with final construction and repair of the culverts at 157' Street and 165' Street. The proposed agreement would allow the City to work with Emmons and Olivier Resources and its contractor to provide a turnkey repair project. City staff prepared a draft agreement with full consideration to the issues raised at the meeting, which are addressed in the agreement. City Attorney Dave Snyder reviewed the agreement with Council and stated that the agreement has been forward to the RCWD and the City is awaiting a response. Haas made motion, Puleo seconded, directing staff to discuss with RCWD Administrator Steve Hobbs and its attorney Chuck Holtman, to receive a response regarding the original offer and to discuss a new proposal, which would have the City of Hugo take over the project. All aye. Motion Carried. UPDATE ON RCWD PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2004 At its November 1, 2004 meeting, Council scheduled a public meeting for November 10, 2004 in order to allow Council attendance at the RCWD public hearing to discuss the rehabilitation of the Hardwood Creek/JD2 project. Water Resource Engineer Phil Belfiori and Mayor Fran Miron updated Council on the public hearing. Council discussed at great length the history of the JD2 project, as well as the proposed options, as outlined in the 10/29/04 RCWD Hardwood Creek/JD2 Repair Report. After discussion, Council agreed on the traditional repair as one of four options presented at the public hearing. Haas made motion, Puleo seconded, directing staff to draft a letter to the RCWD and Washington Council stating the City of Hugo's position on the rehabilitation of Hardwood Creek/JD2. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2004-83 IN SUPPORT FOR STREAM REHABILITATION OF JD2/HARDWOOD CREEK/RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT. VOTING AYE: Petryk, Puleo, Miron ABSTAINED: Haas Motion Carried. RECOMMENDATION ON FUNDING COMMUNITY GYMNASIUM AT ONEKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL At its September 20, 2004 meeting, Council formed a subcommittee to discuss the park dedication fund fee, the Park's CIP, and funding the proposed new community gymnasium at the Oneka Elementary School. Committee members Roger Clarke and Steve Lacher from the Parks Commission, as well as Council member Frank Puleo and Dave Schumann from the Planning Commission discussed the list of relevant park projects, including the Rice Lake Park soccer complex and community gymnasium at the Oneka Elementary School. Haas made motion, Puleo seconded, to authorize funding for the City's share of the community