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City Council meeting of July 2, 2001 Page 6 REPORT ON 140TH STREET PUBLIC MEETING (JUNE 14, 20011 In May 2001, Council awarded the low bid for the City's annual graveling contract to Dresel Contracting. Included in the bid award was an alternate line item for additional gravel for the 14& Street project, which the Council had discussed last year. Staff held a public informational meeting on June 14, 2001 with area residents at the Withrow Elementary School to discuss the proposed reopening of 140th Street, which if done, would include the upgrade of the road to a more improved status. There were about 30 residents in attendance along with Mayor Miron and Councilman Haas, as well as the Fire Chief, the City Engineer, Public Works Director, and City Administrator. Three Washington County deputies were also in attendance. Mayor Miron took public comment on the issue and presented the City's interest and statements from residents as to why or why not the road should be reopened. Presentations from Fire Chief Joe McMahon and Deputies Brad Marquardt and Jerry Cusick were offered with the rationale as a public safety issue. There were a significant number of issues raised by the residents, and support was offered both pro and con for reopening the road, with Mayor Miron reiterating comments made at the meeting. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to prepare a full report on costs and work necessary to open 14& Street, and schedule a special meeting with residents at Withrow Elementary School. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR VICTOR GARDENS At its June 27, 2001 meeting, the Hugo Planning Commission considered the preliminary plat for the Victor Gardens subdivision located immediately south of CSAH 8 next to the border with Lino Lakes. The PC recommended approval of the preliminary plat, which includes 82 single-family lots. City staff recommends that Council consider the recommendation from the PC and staff's recommendation to approve the preliminary plat for Victor Gardens and the developer Len Pratt. Granger made motion, Puleo seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-27 APPROVAL PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR VICTOR GARDENS ON PROPERTY LOCATED A CSAH8 AND EAST OF EXISTING ELMCREST AVENUE NORTH. VOTING AYE: Granger, Haas, Puleo, Miron Motion Carried. REQUEST TO INVESTIGATE GOIFFON SLAUGHTERHOUSE City staff received a letter from the Oppenheimer Law Firm, who represents Defending Farm Animals, an organization opposed to the inhumane handling and slaughter of farm animals. Staff requested direction from Council, through prosecuting City Attorney Tom Weidner, as to whether or not the prosecuting attorney should investigate the Goiffon slaughterhouse operation. Haas made motion, Puleo seconded, that unless the City Prosecutor determines that further action by the City is warranted at this time, the inquiry should be directed to other administrative agencies or entities that may have jurisdiction to review such matters. All aye. Motion Carried.