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City Council meeting of May 20, 2002 Page 6 PROPOSED PURCHASE OF HOUSE AT 5616147TH STREET The owner of the house located at 5616 147th Street, immediately across the street from Subway, contacted City staff about selling his home to the City. This property has significance to the City in two ways. At some time in the immediate future, additional right-of-way will be needed on 147h Street to align the two roads when a new street signalization system is installed. Secondly, 147' Street has been identified by the engineering consulting firm of TKDA, as one of four potential realignment connections for CSAH8 to TH61. Staff met with City Assessor Frank Langer on this issue, and he is confident that a satisfactory purchase price could be established. If purchased, the City could continue to use it for rental purposes. Miron made motion, Puleo seconded, directing staff to draft a purchase proposal for Council review. All aye. Motion Carried. CITY OF HUGO ISO RATING AND NON -HYDRANT AREAS OF THE CITY Hugo Fire Chief Jim Compton has been contacted by Hugo residents and local insurance companies as to the ISO (Insurance Service Office) for insurance rates in non -hydrants areas in the City. Some homeowners in the outlying areas of Hugo have experienced a 96% increase in their homeowner's insurance policy. Insurance companies have informed the fire chief that Hugo is not on the alternate water supply list (AWS), and that the last time the Hugo FD did do a test was in 1989. Fire Chief Jim Compton and Assistant Chief Jadon 011ila were present to discuss this issue with the Council. Staff has had opportunity to discuss this issue with the fire department and agrees that it is a policy issue for Council because it would involve a significant amount of fire department staff time and cost to the City. Because it was unclear what percentage of insurance companies were increasing the premiums: Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to table this matter to allow staff time to obtain additional information from insurance agencies. All aye. Motion Carried. MET COUNCIL LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT GRANTS City staff received information from Met Council for a Livable Communities Development Grant. The application deadline has been extended io July 15, 2002. City staff discussed this opportunity, and to date was unable to suggest a project for Council to consider. CD Director John Rask offered options for consideration by Council. The Council took no formal action. CLINTON COP GRANT (COMMANDER DON MCGLOTHLIN) Commander Don McGlothlin discussed with Council an opportunity for a Clinton Cop Grant to fund an additional deputy sheriff for 2003. Commander McGlothlin stated that the federal grant was for a 3 -year period, with a cost to the City as follows: 2003- $27,098.33; 2004 - $41,132.30; and 2005 - $61,046.31. It was the overall consensus of the City Council that the City was in need of the additional officer.