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City Council meeting of November 17, 2003 Page 5 INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING SIGNS ON 130M STREET AT FENWAY AVENUE At its November 3, 2003 meeting, Council authorized staff to proceed with the installation of no park- ing signs (4) on the south side of 130' Street, between Fenway Blvd and Europa Trail, west of Wilson Tool. Council accepted staff's recommendation for installation of the signs citing the narrow street width, pedestrian traffic, and a strong concern for traffic safety. Staff received calls from two resi- dents, who live on 130" Street, who are opposed to the signs and have requested that this matter be placed on this agenda for discussion purposes. Kim Madigan and Joan Laine addressed Council re- questing that Council reconsider their previous decision due to lack of needed parking space and in- creased speed. They also expressed displeasure in not being notified of Council consideration of the request for the signs. Both Mayor Miron and City Administrator Ericson apologized to the residents for not notifying them of the agenda item. Council discussed parking availability at the City's water tower site, and Public Works Director Chris Petree stated that daytime parking is not a problem, but the site is not to be used for storage or overnight parking privileges. Miron made motion, Puleo seconded, to table this matter to allow staff time to research the matter for possible alleviation of the parking problem. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE CUP, VARIANCE, PRELIMINARY PLAT, AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR COMFORTS OF HOME At its November 13, 2003 meeting, the Hugo Planning Commission considered the application from Comforts of Home for the construction of assisted senior housing, which will be located on City - owned property, located immediately south of the Post Office. Brian Wingus, from Comforts of Home, presented a concept plan at the Council's October 6, 2003 meeting. Council members were impressed by the housing product and design and encouraged the applicant to proceed with the project. The Purchase Agreement conveys 1.14 acres at a price of $79,800. Staff recommended Council ap- prove the preliminary plat, conditional use permit, variance, and purchase agreement for Comforts of Home. Miron made motion, Puleo seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2003-63 APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT, CUP AND VARIANCE FOR COMFORTS OF HOME. VOTING AYE: Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron Motion Carried. MNDOT RAILROAD CROSSING ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ON 12!9/03 City staff received official notification from the MnDOT that a public hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2003 before the administrative law judge regarding the City's application for a railroad crossing at 142nd Street and TH61. City Attorney Dave Snyder and City staff, including rail- road attorney Larry Starns, will be in attendance along with officials from Washington County. Staff has been preparing the City's findings of fact, which will be made to a judge, who will oversee the administrative hearing. City Attorney Dave Snyder provided additional information regarding this ap