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City Council meeting of May 6, 2002 Page 7 potential for a blockade for emergency traffic. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to approve the use of the Oneka Room as a backup facility for the Sweet Grass Meadows block party, and direct staff to work with Washington County to coordinate additional policing. All aye. Motion Carried. HOMER TOMPKINS — COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (FIBER OPTIC CABLE) Homer Tompkins from Contractor Property Development Corporation (CPDC) requested time before the Council to share his strong interest in providing fiber optic cable to the Victor Gardens subdivision, immediately south of CR8. Mr. Tompkins would also like to eventually expand cyber services to other areas of the community. John Schultz, from FTTH Communicatons representing Mr. Tompkins, shared his vision of providing fiber optic cable, which would include a wiring of every home in the Victor Gardens for the delivery of cable television, telephone, and high-speed internet access. CD Director John Rask stated that the BEIP, as well as the proposed elementary school, would be very interested in having this service available to them. Petryk made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to continue meeting with representatives from FTTH and review the City's Cable Franchise Agreement with the City Attorney. All aye. Motion Carried. LOAD LIMIT CITATION (WASHINGTON CTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT) Council member Chuck Haas was informed by a local Washington County deputy that a truck driver was cited recently for load limits when his vehicle entered one of the City's new residential subdivisions, where it exceeded the County spring road restriction load limits. Staff placed this issue on the agenda for consideration by Council and specific direction to the Washington County Sheriff's Department and staff for the policing of truck traffic. Commander Don McGlothlin of the WCSO was at the meeting to address this issue from the County perspective. Haas made motion, Miron seconded, directing staff to: 1) draft an amendment to City ordinance that road restrictions apply to platted roads; and 2) address warranty period in Development Agreement. All aye. Motion Carried. HUGO GOOD NEIGHBOR DAYS SALE OF 3.2 BEER AND PARADE City Administrator Mike Ericson met recently with Commander Don McGlothlin on a number of Hugo issues, including the County Sheriff's concern for policing for the sale of 3.2 beer during the City's Good Neighbor Days. Commander McGlothlin was present to discuss with Council his concern for the proper policing and the sale of 3.2 beer. Additionally, Council member Haas would like to discuss the parade route and local politicians. Commander McGlothlin felt it important that the sale of beer be limited to a designated area. Tony Vilgos and Mike Sherrill, Lions Club members, stated that they