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City Council meeting of January 3, 2006 Page 8 Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to order a Feasibility Study for the reconstruction of Ethan Avenue between the south boundary of Oakshore Park and 120' Street. The report will be completed at a cost not -to -exceed $10,000. All Aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON CONCEPT PLAN FOR WILDERNESS VIEW 3RD ADDITION HUB Management is requesting comments on a sketch plan of "Wilderness View 3`d Addition" consisting of 52 single family homes on a 19.69 -acre site located east of Highway 61 and north of 125d' Street. The gross density of the project is 2.6 units per acre which is consistent with the R-3 zoning regulations. The Planning Commission reviewed the sketch plan at its December 22, 2005 meeting and provided comments to the applicant. Council reviewed and discussed the sketch plan, and provided the applicant with informal comments. No formal Council action was taken. REQUEST FROM FENWAY PLACE RESIDENT FOR ACTION AGAINST KETTLER HOMES (LARRY BARTELS) City staff has worked with Fenway Park neighborhood resident Larry Bartels regarding the top soil and watering issue in his Fenway Park neighborhood. The issue Mr. Bartels has raised with the City is whether or not the developer installed 4" of top soil in the development as per the developer's agreement. The agreement, a copy of which was provided to Mr. Bartels, reflects the need for the developer to install 4" of top soil before any sod is laid. City staff has worked with Mr. Bartels and the HOA member Sharon Anderson, as well as the owner of Kettler Homes, Rich Kettler, on this issue. Rich Kettler obtained two soil borings from the site and recently obtained five more by a SB consulting company, who was requested to provide soils analysis to Mr. Kettler. Subsequently, Mr. Bartels conducted his own soil borings and submitted them to the U of M for an analysis. Mr. Bartels requested an opportunity to present this issue to Council because he believes the HOA has to pay an inflated utility bill, which he believes should be paid by Kettler Homes. Mr. Bartels and Mr. Kettler presented their cases to the Council. Council discussed the issue with questions to the assistant City Attorney, Mark Vierling. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, that the Hugo City Council has determined that developer Kettler Homes has met the intent of the developer's agreement for the definition and installation of top soil. All aye. Motion Carried. SCHEDULE ANNUAL GOAL SETTING SESSION Each year, Council holds a goal setting session with staff and Commission members for the purpose of setting City goals for the upcoming year. Council has successfully scheduled goal setting sessions for the past four years in January. This early meeting provides policy direction to staff for the upcoming year, allowing for a focus of resources and staff. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to schedule a special Council meeting for Thursday, January 19,