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City Council meeting of October 6, 2003 Page 7 SCHEDULE DOWNTOWN CHARRETTE MEETING W/LANDFORM (OCTOBER 9.2003) At its September 2, 2003 meeting, Council accepted a proposal from Landform to complete a charrette process to finalize the architectural and street standards for the area defined as the Hugo downtown area. In scheduling the multitude of meetings, staff recognizes a need for a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to "kick off' the work by Landform. Staff requests Council schedule a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on Thursday, October 9, 2003 at 7:30 pm in order to provide the kick off for the work to be performed by Landform. CD Director recommended that the meeting scheduled for October 9* be canceled until after the Washington County Board's decision on October 14, 2003 for the proposed 142od Street railroad crossing. Miran made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to schedule a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on Monday, October 27, 2003, at 7:00 pm, for provide a kickoff for Landform to complete a charrette process to finalize the architectural and street standards for the area defined as the Hugo downtown area. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON PAY REQUEST FROM RCWD FOR JD2 CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT At its September 15, 2003 meeting, Council pulled from the Consent Agenda and tabled action, on this item and requested further information from the RCWD and its engineers Emmons and Olivier Resources. On October 2, 2003, Mayor Fran Miron met with City staff and representatives from the RCWD and EOR regarding this issue. The issues of repair work to date and the contract with Jay Brothers were discussed. Council expressed concern with the condition of 165th Street and the potential for damage to the City's grader if left as is. Puleo made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to send a letter to the RCWD stating the City considers the condition of 1651° Street, at the culvert replacement, a safety problem. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON RECONSTRUCTION OF GOODVIEW AVENUE CD Director John Rask has met with the various permitting agencies regarding the reconstruction of Goodview Avenue. Several agencies have requested that the City explore the alternative transportation solution of closing Goodview Avenue on the north end and rerouting an interior City street through the subdivision. CD Director John Rask provided a report outlining the various issues associated with the vacation of Goodview Avenue. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to provide additional data on potential traffic demands on other roads should Goodview Avenue be vacated. All aye. Motion Carried.