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City Council meeting of October 16, 2000 Page 2 At its October 2, 2000 meeting, the Council authorized the construction of the swale between the Wussler and Peterson properties to take storm water from Ethan Avenue. The work has been completed in accordance with the engineer's design, and City staff recommended payment. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved payment of $13,000 to Quast General Contracting as requested. CHARITABLE GAMBLING LICENSE (END ZONE DBA ROUTE 61) The CLIMB Theatre made application to conduct charitable gambling at The End Zone dba Route 61, 13891 Forest Boulevard, to allow for the sale of pull -tabs. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved issuance of a charitable gambling license to the CLIMB Theatre for the sale of pull -tabs at The End Zone dba Route 61, 13891 Forest Blvd., and waiver of the 30 -day waiting period. 132ND STREET PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT At its September 18, 2000 meeting, the Council accepted the feasibility report and ordered a public hearing for 132nd Street. Council ordered the hearing with the understanding that financially, according to the appraisal report, the City would fund 50% to 55% of the proposed $1.1 million project. The City had received a petition requesting that the project be canceled, primarily due to a cost per parcel, which residents felt was too high. Ron Otkin, Finance Director, prepared a memo for Council that highlighted that the City is still paying for the public improvement bonds issued in 1991 for the pavement of City streets. Additionally, Public Works Supervisor, Chris Petree, prepared a memo highlighting an option whereby a soybean -based treatment is applied to the gravel road thereby extending its life and structural integrity. City Engineer, Dave Mitchell, reviewed the project with residents present at the meeting. Mayor Stoltzman opened the public hearing with the comments: Lee Roebke: Was told cost would be about $10/ft so he initiated a road improvement petition. He stated he is in favor of the project, but the cost of the improvement was too high. Jerome Jessen: Cost too high. Don't need that good of a road. Get bids and you'll find out project cost estimated too high by the City Engineer. Dan Kirchoffner: Road base is gone; grader pushed material into ditch. I have largest power pole in my yard, and it will be difficult to maneuver around it. Dean Stedt: Cost too high. Must look for a cheaper to complete project. Jerry Cohen: Likes living on dirt road; that's why he moved here. Questioned negative health factor related to installation of bituminous surface. Blacktop would discourage privacy and create need for more policing. Jess Roush: Keep Hugo rural and treat your road with dust control measures as he does in the Oakshore Park area. Ray Bahm: I was already assessed for Goodview Avenue, now I'll have to pay for 1320 St. Cost too high. Jeff Marvin: The City should be responsible for part of the road as it is a collector street. Will it become a highway? Because of dust, safety is a factor. Bob Bilotta: We will pay a lot of money to install proper base, then that will be ruined when sewer comes through. Dust control measures would help. How about using recycled materials? Ali Giarushi: Cost of project too high. Get some bids to determine real cost. Cost would be a burden on smaller homeowner. Clifford Axelson: Has 40 acres and has only one building site on the parcel. Rest of the land is