2007.10.16 CC Minutes - So Ethan Road Project

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MINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 2007 REGARDING SOUTH ETHAN AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. PRESENT: Granger, Petryk, Miron City Administrator Mike Ericson, City Engineer Jay Kennedy, PW Director Chris Petree, and Senior Engineering Technician Scott Anderson ABSENT: Chuck Haas and Frank Puleo List of attendees is attached. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED ETHAN AVENUE STREET PROJECT Mayor Fran Miron addressed the residents from the South Ethan Avenue neighborhood by stating that the Council was present to listen to them. He stated that Council does not, and will not, order a project that the neighbors do not support. City Engineer Jay Kennedy reviewed with Council and residents the PowerPoint slideshow of the proposed project first presented to the neighbors on June 26, 2007. Jay reported that Council directed staff to send letters to the residents and inquire if they would submit petitions for the project. At its September 4, 2007, Council considered the petitions submitted by the neighbors, which were not signed by all the residents. Council directed staff to schedule another neighborhood meeting with residents to discuss their issues and concerns about the proposed P.I. project. NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Mayor Fran Miron stated that this was a workshop for residents to provide informal feedback to Council. Ten residents addressed Council with a number of concerns, including: being assessed for two sides of the road when one is unbuildable; different method of directional drilling; do not change one acre lots designation; trail; speed; already got new road paid for by Ramsey County; sanitary sewer main; and concern to "do it right or don't do it". After continued discussion by Council, Mayor agreed it was necessary to get Council discussion on the City's street assessment policy, since it needs to be equitable and fair to residents. The discussion on the policy will take place at the October 23, 2007 budget workshop. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF Council directed staff to schedule the next neighborhood meeting in February 2008 or sooner, if information related to the 2008 Hugo Elementary Road Project can be helpful to the project. Staff will work on two property specific issues raised by residents. ADJOURNMENT Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, to adjourn at 9:23 pm. All aye. Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Ericson City Administrator