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City Council meeting of October 6, 2003 Page 6 stating vehemently that he is opposed to abandonment. After discussions with railroad attorneys, Larry Starns and John Heffner, City Attorney Dave Snyder and City Administrator Mike Ericson recommended that Council proceed with obtaining a crossing from MnDOT that will allow the construction of the new CR 8 to take place. A recommendation from the City Council is requested by the Washington County Board, and they will consider a recommendation from Council at its October 14, 2003 regular meeting. Washington County Engineer Don Theisen appeared before the Council stating that it was going to be his recommendation that the County Board support abandonment of the rail line rather than consideration of a crossing. City Attorney Dave Snyder stated that to abandon the rail line could take as long as four years. Staff has included in the agenda materials a packet of information that has been mailed to MnDOT requesting a hearing to proceed with the railroad crossing across the BN/SF track. It was Council member Haas' desire to hold a Council workshop before making a recommendation for a crossing. Haas made motion to schedule a Council workshop and invite Washington County Commissioner Dennis Hegberg and WC transportation officials to review information prior to the Washington County Board meeting of October 14, 2003. Motion failed for lack of a second. Miran made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to forward the City' recommendation for a railroad crossing to Washington County for the proposed 1420d realignment project. All aye. Motion Carried CAPITOL CITY REGION 1 AGREEMENT TO AWARD HAZMAT/DECON TRAELER TO HUGO Fire Chief Jim Compton stated that the Capitol City Region 1 fire service district has awarded the hazmat/decon trailer to the City of Hugo and the HFD, with delivery expected in December 2003. The trailer will be stored at the Hugo Fire Hall, and will be utilized in emergency situations in Region 1, which includes Washington, Ramsey, Anoka, and Dakota counties. Council agreed to accept the trailer under the condition that the V4 ton pickup truck, which is necessary to pull the trailer, be a used truck in the event it being award to Hugo. City staff requested Council direction as to the award of the trailer and to the determination of a suitable used 3i ton pickup truck. Miran made motion, Haas seconded, to accept the hazmat/decon trailer awarded to the City by Capital City Region 1 and notify surrounding communities of the acquisition. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to work on an acceptable recommendation for a used truck for the trailer. All aye. Motion Carried.