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Minutes for the Hugo City Council Meeting of February 1, 2010 Page 5 of 8 Weidt made motion, Haas seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 2010-441 DISSOLVING A STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT TAX DISTRICT WITHIN THE MEANING OF MINN. STAT. SECTION 444.16 ET. SEQ. (with the May Township for the Diamond Point Area). Ayes: Klein, Haas, Petryk, Weidt, Miron Nays: None Motion Carried. Weidt made motion, Klein seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 2010-442 DISSOLVING A STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT TAX DISTRICT WITHIN THE MEANING OF MINN. STAT. SECTION 444.16 ET. SEQ. (Creekview Preserve area). Ayes: Haas, Petryk, Weidt, Klein, Miron Nays: None Motion carried. Public Hearing on 2010 South Egg Lake Street Reconstruction Proiect On October 12, 2009, a neighborhood meeting was held with the residents on the south end of Egg Lake to discuss a 2010 street reconstruction project. At its October 19, 2009 meeting, the Council directed staff to prepare a feasibility study for the project. City Engineer Jay Kennedy prepared the feasibility study, and at the December 21, 2009 meeting he presented the findings to the City Council on the project. Council adopted a resolution on January 4, 2010 scheduling the public hearing for this evening. City Engineer Jay Kennedy gave a brief overview of the project explaining the it would include all roads with the installation of curb and gutter but no sidewalks, improvements and additions to storm drainage, spot sanitary sewer and watermain repairs, and hydrant replacement. Jay gave the pros and cons of a 24' road width and a 26' width, and the Mayor requested the residents' opinion on it. Mayor Fran Miron opened the public hearing to take any and all public comments on the proposed 2010 South Egg Lake Street Reconstruction Project. Ken Janusz, 14124 Flay Avenue North, stated he had found the feasibility information available on the City's website. Dave Yoist, 14081 Flay Avenue North, asked Senior Engineering Technician Steve Duff to provide a brief description of what the residents could expect during construction. Steve talked about mail delivery, garbage services, driveway access, and construction hours. Mayor Fran Miron invited residents to speak with Steve directly regarding their individual concerns, and Steve stated he will be making every effort to keep the residents informed. Dave also indicated he preferred the 26' width roadway but he had concerns over excessive speeding. Dan Granger, 5624 141St Street North, asked if it would be possible to install a stop sign at 141St Street and Flay due to excessive traffic from drivers avoiding the stop light at 140th and Highway 61 and traffic to the day care. He also preferred a 26' street width. Ken Janusz agreed with the traffic issues, and he also preferred a 26' street width.