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City utilities. Council Member O'Donnell moved to continue PUBLIC HEARING, Resolution No. 00 - 64, Adopt SAssessment Roll, Twilight Acres 1st and 2nd Additions, to the August 28, 2000, Council meeting. Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. Staff inquired about any Council objections regarding the steps staff will take explore further options. Mayor Bergeson advised the steps staff has outlined are appropriate. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING, Main Street Trunk Utilities, John Powell - Staff advised on July 24, 2000, the City Council received the feasibility report for this project and set a date for a Public Hearing. In order to allow additional time for discussion of the project schedule with the developer of Bluebill Ponds and notification, staff is recommending the hearing be continued to August 28, 2000. Council Member Reinert moved to continue PUBLIC HEARING, Main Street Trunk Utilities to August 28, 2000. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. FIRST READING, PUBLIC HEARING, Ordinance No. 13 - 00, Vacating Elmcrest Avenue from 400 feet south of Main Street to Cedar Street, John Powell - Staff advised the developer of the Wenzel Farm project in the City of Hugo has requested the vacation of the City of Lino Lakes' portion of the Elmcrest Avenue right - of -way. This roadway is also known as 24th Avenue and Tart Lake Road. The purpose of the vacation is to allow the developer to incorporate this area into their landscaping and trail plan and provide a buffer between the residential development in Hugo and the commercial development in Lino Lakes. The only access of concern to Lino Lakes in the proposed vacation area is the Construction Laborer's Training The driveway. For this reason, the vacation begins 400 feet south of Main Street, and south of the driveway. City staff has determined that the use of this area for a roadway is not needed for public purposes, however, the City does need to retain a drainage and utility easement over the vacated area. Section 12.05 of the City Charter requires that real property of the City cannot be disposed of except by Ordinance. The Ordinance will require two (2) readings, publication, and a waiting period before it is in effect. The publication will not occur until the replacement north south roadway has been constructed in Hugo. Mayor Bergeson opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. Ms. Karen Cunningham, 2310 Cedar Street, came forward and stated she lives close to the roadway and has horse stables. She expressed concern regarding how the traffic will be rerouted. She stated there are many new homes that will be going in. There are many people who own horses in the area. She asked if horse trails could be developed in the neighborhood. She stated that currently, there are a lot of large trucks going past her house. She asked how that will change. She asked how Cedar fits with Elmcrest being taken away. Staff referred to a map pointing out the location of the proposed roadway. The trails and single family homes are part of the development going on in Hugo. Council Member Reinert asked for clarification regarding the location of the vacated roadway. Staff referred to a map noting the location is partially in Hugo. Hugo has vacated their portion contingent upon a new roadway. Mayor Bergeson asked if the trail is in Lino Lakes. Staff advised the trail is in both Lino Lakes and Hugo.