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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for October 3, 2011 Page 4 of 10 Approve Text Amendment to the Variance Ordinance Recently, there have been revisions to MN State Statutes regarding the approval criteria for variance requests. In order to be consistent with the statute, there are proposed revisions to be made to the City's variance ordinance. At its July 5, 2011 meeting, the City Council authorized staff to prepare the revisions to the variance ordinance to be considered by the Planning Commission. At its September 22, 2011 meeting, the Planning Commission considered the amendments during a public hearing. There was no one that spoke during the public hearing. The Planning Commission made recommendation to the City Council to approve the amendment to the variance ordinance on a vote of 5-0-1. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved ORDINANCE 2011-458 AMENDING CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE II, SECTION 90-38 VARIANCES. Approve Accessory Dwelling Unit Definition and Ordinance Accessory dwelling units are proposed to be allowed as an accessory use in the Agricultural, Long Term Agricultural, Rural Residential, and Future Urban Service zoning districts. They are intended to provide separate living space with separate cooking facilities for an individual that is receiving care from, or providing care or service to, residents living in the primary residence. At its September 22, 2011 meeting, the Planning Commission considered the definition and ordinance during a public hearing. There was no one that spoke during the public hearing. The Planning Commission unanimously made a recommendation to the City Council to approve the definition and ordinance. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved ORDINANCE 2011-459 AMENDING CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE II, TO ADD SECTION 90-277 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND TO ADD A TO SECTION 90-1 DEFINITIONS. Assessment Hearing on South Ethan Avenue Street Improvement Project At its September 6, 2011 meeting, the Hugo City Council scheduled a public hearing on the assessment for the South Ethan Avenue Street Improvement Project. The project includes an improved street as well as municipal sewer and water service. City Engineer Jay Kennedy explained the project was substantially complete. The total cost of the project is $1,247,889 with $471,843 to be assessed. Fifty thousand was received in grant funding for the project, and the remaining $726,046 will be funded through the City CIP/Utility Fund. The total cost per unit for road, sewer, and watermain improvements is $17,817.38 per unit, which will be assessed over a 15 -year term at 4.27% interest. This will be certified to Washington County this fall for taxes payable in 2012. Jay also explained the loan can be prepaid without interest within 30 days, and a senior citizen deferral is available those 65 -years or older. Miron made motion, Klein seconded to introduce the letter from David and Denise Hurry, 12357 Ethan Avenue North, stating they are appealing the proposed assessment. All Ayes. Motion carried. Mayor Miron opened the public hearing.