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City Council meeting of February 16, 1999 Page 2 P,L HEARING (PELOOUIN INDUSTRIAL PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT) A public hearing was held to consider improving property within the Peloquin Industrial Park and along TH61 by the construction of sanitary sewer, municipal water, storm sewer, curb, gutter, and paved streets pursuant to MN Statutes, Section 429. The estimated cost of this project is $1,438,700. The City Engineer briefly outlined the scope of the project, and then the public hearing was called to order. Paul Glamos stated his objections to the project that were outlined in a handout provided to the Council. Dean Atkinson also objected to the project stating that his assessment was too high, and that future extension of 152nd Street would create a traffic problem by mixing residential traffic with heavy industrial.. He also expressed concern with water pressure and the need for a new tower. Gary Papermaster was in favor of the project and suggested the City also obtain a unit price bid in an effort to lower costs for property owners. He also agreed that residential and industrial traffic would be a problem. Steve Johnson, owner of property adjacent to western -most cul-de-sac, implied no gifts would be given relative to the City obtaining easements from him. The hearing was then closed and opened to the Council for their discussion. Mayor Stoltzman wanted property owners to know what additional charges for which they'd be responsible; any oversizing costs should be removed from the project; and the Council should consider ways in which assessments to property owners could be reduced. He also felt itimportant that the Engineer be aware of U.S. West conduit located in the right- of-way on the east side of TH61. Barnes felt that the City should hold the assessment hearing to determine actual cost. It was her opinion that costs would come in lower than projected. Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, directing the City Engineer to develop preliminary plans and specifications for the proposed improvements and report to the Council. The assessment hearing shall be delayed until after the Engineer's report is submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. Barnes made motion, Stoltzman seconded, directing the City Engineer to obtain quotes for soil borings and report at the Council ineeting of March i, 1999. All aye. Motion Carried. JD2 OBSTRUCTION PETITION STATUS Paul Haik, attorney representing the City in this matter, was present to update the Council on the status of the petition. It was agreed that he would address the RCWD at their meeting in February to determine what course of action they will be taking with respect to the petition. Mr. Haik will report at the Council meeting of March 1, 1999. SPECIAL USE PERMIT HEARING (HORTON) A public hearing was originally scheduled for December 21, 1998, to consider the revocation of a SUP to operate an auto recycling yard at : 570 end ' 6813 Forest Boulevard but was delayed due to the ill - health of the property owner, Norm Horton. A revised SUP for the site, drafted by City staff, was provided to the Council for their review.