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City Council meeting of June 15, 1998 Page 2 and Richard and Patricia Bueno, for the City's reimbursement of $500 to the Buenos to cover the partial cost of having an appraisal done on the property being taken by the City for the construction of Fenway Avenue. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Agreement. CLEARWATER CREEK ROAD ACCESS The Council considered the City Engineer's report and recommendation for the location of street accesses, from the proposed Clearwater Creek Preserves subdivision (Indykiewicz property), to TH 61, as well as a letter to the Washington County Rail Authority indicating the City's preference in this matter. The City Engineer recommended that the primary connection to TH61 be constructed towards the north end of the subdivision, and that a temporary access be provided on the south end of the subdivision until such time as a road connection is made to adjacent property. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved sending the letter to the WCRA, as submitted. FINAL PAYMENT (FLAY AVENUE) The Council considered the City Engineer's recommendation for final payment of the Flay Avenue construction for the new U.S. Post Office. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the payment as recommended by the City Engineer. PUBLIC HEARING (ESTABLISHMENT OF EDA) A public hearing was held to consider a proposed enabling resolution creating an Economic Development Authority for the City of Hugo. Rusty Fifield, Ehlers and Associates, was present to explain the process and answer any Council/resident questions. It was determined that any EDA meetings would to be published separate from the City Council meetings. The public hearing was opened, and Tom Jackson asked if the EDA had taxing authority. Mr. Fifield stated that the Council did have authority to levy a property tax for the EDA, which is subject to levy limits, and would be part of the City's budget process. Jim Kellison felt that the EDA should be enfranchised to allow a sense of confidentiality. Mr. Fifield stated that that could happen at a later date. Judd Jackson objected to the Council being the EDA because of conflict of interest. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-21, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Miron Motion Carried. Barnes made motion, Goiffon seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1998-22, A RESOLUTION CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. VOTING AYE: Arcand, Barnes, Goiffon, Miron Motion Carried.