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G.10 Approve Promotion of Firefighter Brian Kindelberger to Lieutenant Fire Chief Kevin Colvard has selected Firefighter Brian Kindelberger to be promoted to Lieutenant on the Hugo Fire Department. Staff recommends Council approve the promotion of Brian Kindelberger effective March 1, 2018. H.1 Public Hearing on Oneka/Harrow Street Improvement Project At its February 5, 2018, meeting, Council accepted the Feasibility Study and scheduled a public hearing to consider improvements to Oneka Lake Boulevard North from Goodview Avenue North to Harrow Avenue North, Harrow Avenue North from Oneka Lake Boulevard North to 165th Street North, and 157th Street North from Harrow Avenue North to 300 feet east. Notice has been sent to all property owners adjacent to or near the roadways described that would be assessed. Staff recommends Council hold the public hearing to take comments and approve the resolution ordering the preparation of plans and specifications for the improvements. I.1 Update on White Bear Lake Litigation and Ramsey County District Court Order Staff has received draft conditions to the City's Appropriations Permit and will provide Council an update. J.1 Update on Park Upgrades At its meeting of February 21, 2018, the Parks Commission recommended that improvements be made at Arbre Park, Frog Hollow Park, Heritage Ponds Park, and Val Jean Park. The Parks Commission included $50,000 in the Parks Capital Improvement Plan for park upgrades in 2018. Upgrades would include replacing over grown landscaping, adding benches, planting additional shade trees, and replacing damaged playground components. Parks Planner Shayla Denaway will outline the projects, estimated costs, and timelines for the neighborhood park improvements. At their meeting of February 21, 2018, the Parks Commission also discussed master planning Clearwater Creek Preserve. The 120-acre community park is largely unimproved except for a 1/2 mile wood chip trail. The trail has fallen into disrepair over the last two summers due to the wet conditions of the property. An active living grant application for $15,000 to master plan Clearwater Creek Preserve has been submitted to Living Healthy Washington County. A master plan would include a wetland delineation and identify possible locations for trails. Denaway will provide an update on the potential master planning process and grant application. Staff recommends the Council approve up to $50,000 for neighborhood park upgrades. J.2 Discussion on Waste Water Reuse The Metropolitan Council is considering new policy amendments to its Water Resources Policy Plan related to wastewater reuse as a potential strategy to benefit the regional wastewater system, sustain the region's groundwater supplies, and support economic growth. There are three alternatives that are the outcome of the Wastewater Reuse Policy Task Force that will be considered by the Met Council. The Met Council will hold two workshops and a public hearing to inform the public about and accept comments on the alternatives. Council Member Klein is requesting Council take a position on these proposals.