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City Council meeting of July 7, 2003 Page 5 CSAH 8/14 REALIGNMENT PROJECT At its June 24, 2003 meeting, the Washington County Board of Commissioners accepted the Hugo City Council's recommendation for the 142od Street alignment and formally approved the selection of the 142"d Street alignment for the CSAH 8/14 realignment project. Staff has met twice with representatives from St. John the Baptist Church in order to determine the exact touchdown point at CSAH 8 and TH61. City staff explained the three alternatives that were discussed with Council. Additionally, County staff recommended to City staff that the Council formally make its public application for a variance to the County's right-of-way policy to allow the City to reduce its right-of-way share cost from 100% down to 55%. County staff requested that the City enter into a Cost Share Agreement for the abandonment of the railroad track between 145'" and 140" Streets. The Agreement will be prepared by Washington County and forwarded to the City for final approval. County policy states that the City should pay for 75% of the full cost, which is estimated at $195,000. City Attorney Dave Snyder discussed with Council a proposal to enter into a contractual agreement with two law firms, who would then assist the City with the abandonment process, both here in Minnesota and in Washington, D.C. Miron made motion, Puleo seconded, directing staff to draft Council concerns with the three alternatives and present them to the Project Management Team at their meeting of July 17, 2003 and report back to Council. All aye. Motion Carried. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to make application to Washington County for a variance to the County's right-of-way policy to allow the City to reduce its right-of-way share cost from 100% to 55%. All aye. Motion Carried. Miran made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to work with Washington County to draft a Cost Share Agreement for the abandonment of the railroad track between 14& and 145* Streets and return for Council approval. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to draft Contractual Agreements with attorney Larry Stams and John Heffner, who will assist the City with railroad right-of-way abandonment process. All aye. Motion Carried. REOUEST FOR 2:00 A.M. CLOSING TIME (RICCI's) Bo Bogatty, owner of Ricci's Saloon, requested City approval to extend the closing time for his business to 2:00 am. The 2003 MN State Legislature approved legislation, which allows municipalities the option of extending closing time for bars and restaurants. Currently, City Code Chapter 150 provides that liquor may be served in accordance with the hours established by state law (now 2:00 am), but adds that it may not be served after 1:00 am on Sunday. This creates a minor inconsistency in the code, which