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City Council meeting of December 16, 2002 Page 7 JD2 AWARD OF COURT COSTS City Attorney Dave Snyder advised that Judge Muehlberg rejected the JD2 Defendants' appeal of the court administrator's award of court costs and disbursements and affirmed the award at approximately $6,026.66. City Attorney Dave Snyder submitted a letter summarizing the Court's ruling and advising the Council as to how it may deal with the $6,026.66 that is outstanding. Puleo made motion, Haas seconded, authorizing the City to pay $6,026.66 for court costs incurred for JD2 litigation. All aye. Motion Carried. METROPOLITAN COUNCH, COMPLETES REVIEW OF HUGO'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN At its December 11, 2002 meeting, the Metropolitan Council completed its review of the City's Comprehensive Plan Amendment. CD Director John Rask worked extensively in preparation of the plan amendment materials that have been submitted to Met Council for inclusion in the City's original comp plan, which was submitted in 1996. Staff was pleased to announce that the City's Comprehensive Plan has now been accepted by the Metropolitan Council and will be used by the City in guiding its future growth. Acting Mayor Haas thanked everyone for their hard work on this important project. No formal Council was required. APPROVE SKETCH PLAN FOR LAKEVIEW ESTATES (HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT) Heritage Development requested an opportunity to appear before the City Council to solicit informal comments on a sketch plan for a proposed housing development. The development would be located north of 122od Street and east of Ethan Avenue and would consist of 11 lots on approximately 12 acres of land. The applicant is seeking flexibility to reduce the minimum lot size to accommodate the proposed road. Further, the applicant is attempting to gain the necessary sewer easements for the development. The sewer easements would be over adjacent private land, and if the applicant were unable to obtain the easements, he would like to utilize on-site septic systems. Council reviewed and discussed the sketch plan with Bona and provided him with informal comments stating that they favored sanitary sewer rather than on-site systems. No formal Council was required. MAYOR MIRON ARRIVED AT THE MEETING AT APPROXIMATELY 9:25 PM. APPROVE CREATION OF HUGO HISTORICAL COMMISSION Over the past six months, citizens of Hugo have quietly gathered in the Oneka Room to preserve a part of history in the City. Parks Commissioner Kitty Cheesebrow has taken a leadership role with this group of individuals, who desire formal status as a historical commission. City Attorney Dave Snyder prepared legal documents to create a Hugo Historical Commission, which would consist of seven members appointed in staggered terms, whose purpose will be to preserve and protect the history of Hugo. Ms. Cheesebrow addressed the Council and made a Power Point presentation outlining the Mission of the Commission. City staff recommended Council adopt the proposed ordinance and approve the creation