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City Council meeting of April 7, 2003 Page 5 revised Commission policy with suggested changes made by Council and presented it for discussion and approval by Council. The revised Commission policy would be applicable to the City's Plaming Commission, Parks Commission, and Historical Commission. Council member Frank Puleo suggested changes to the draft policy. Puleo made motion, Petryk seconded, to draft the City Commission Policy with proposed changes. Puleo made motion, Petryk seconded, directing staff to make recommended changes to policy and present to Council for further review. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried. VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: All aye. Motion Carried. VACANCY ON PARKS COMMISSION At its March 17, 2003 meeting, the Council accepted the letter from Bunny Peterson announcing that she did not want to seek reappointment to the Parks Commission after the expiration of her term on March 31, 2003. The Council assured all Commission members that any term expiration interviews are to be considered "friendly" with no intent to intimidate. They are volunteers and will be made as comfortable as possible during the interview process. The Parks Commission vacancy has been noticed and should be filled some time mid-May. CSAR 8/14 COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON APRIL 28.2003 On Tuesday, March 25, 2003, Washington Council officials held a public hearing on the CSAH 8/14 realignment at the Hugo City Hall. An open house was held prior to the public hearing at which there were approximately 60 individuals in attendance. After a Power Point presentation by Tim Chalupnik, TKDA project engineer, a total of three individuals spoke at the public hearing. As Council is aware, the individuals' public comments will be made a part of the official public record and will be included in the environmental worksheet. In preparation for the City's April 28, 2003 special workshop, staff reviewed with Council its plan for preparation of the evening's agenda. PELOOUIN INDUSTRIAL PARK PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT At its March 17, 2003 meeting, Council directed staff to send notice to Richard Knutson, Inc., and its bond company that they may be in default with the City's contract on the work for this project. A meeting was held with City of Hugo officials and RKI and its bond company on Friday, March 28, 2003. Mayor Fran Miron represented the Council, and City staff included City Attorney Dave Snyder and City Engineer Dave Mitchell. RKI announced in a letter to the City that it will be withdrawing from the project. An executive session of the City Council was held on Monday, March 31, 2003 at 10:00 am. City Attorney Dave Snyder presented the results of this executive session, with direction to Council as to how to proceed with the lawsuit that was filed against the City by RKI on Thursday, March 20, 2003.