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City Council meeting of July 7, 2003 Page 7 RCWD Administrator Steve Hobbs provided a detailed explanation of the work completed to date on the project, and Brett Emmons of Emmons and Olivier, the RCWD's engineer was present to answer questions on behalf of the RCWD. The Council questioned the quality of work performed on the replacement project and wanted questions answered before the City expended any money. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to table this matter to allow staff time to provide more information for the Council. All aye. Motion Carried. TABLE AGENDA ITEMS Due to time constraint: Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to table the following agenda items until the Council meeting of July 21, 2003: Downtown redevelopment; purchase Meyer's property; request for park trail along Oneka Lake Boulevard; breakfast meeting HBA/City Council; proposed fireworks ordinance; side yard setback amendment; and request for payment of Sunset Lake Homeowners Association. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SITE PLAN FOR GENERATION ACRES Seth Marshal requested approval of a preliminary plat and site plan for 42 townhome lots and two common lots, with a net density of the project of 5.7 units per acre. On June 26, 2003, the Planning Commission reviewed the request and recommended approval by a unanimous vote. Planner Kendra Lindahl was present at the Council meeting to provide an overview of the project. Because of the late hour, and the Council's desire to see a revised plan: Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to table this matter until the Council meeting of July 21, 2003. All aye. Motion Carried. REPORT OF WBL ISD #624 (NEW SCHOOL STEERING COMMITTEE) Council member Chuck Haas, appointed by the Council to serve on the WBL School District new School Steering Committee, provided an update of the first meeting he attended last week at the school district offices. The City of Hugo needs to identify a list of community leaders and stakeholders to assist with the fall referendum. HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM A grant has become available to purchase the Don and Pauline Rice property located on Lake Plaisted. This property has been in a flooded condition for a number of years, and the Rice family is seeking relief. The City's cost share to acquire the property would be $18,333.