1996.06.13 CC Minutes - Joint meeting with May Township

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Council/Town Board meeting_ of June 13, 1996 Page A resident asked how long construction would take once commenced, and he was told four to six months for the entire project. Kevin Kuehn asked if any study had been done on Lynch Lake. If then are going to be paying for project costs, they would like some relief as well. He was told that should the project be implemented, that Lynch Lake would lower as well. Liability was discussed, and Attorney Galler stated that anyone could initiate a lawsuit at any time. Brad Boucher asked how many homes would be impacted in Option 1, and was informed that no homes would be endangered. Mr. Boucher felt that the homes being threatened now were more important than flooding woods and vacant land. At this time, Hugo Administrator, Robert MUseuS, reviewed financing with the residents, and stated that at this time, no agency has committed participation in funding the project. Attorney Galler discussed ad valorem tares based on property values, and that the costs could possibly be tax deductible. Special assessments are not deductible. Don Wisniewski and Dennis Hegberg stated that this matter will be discussed with the Washington County Board in an effort to obtain money t. help fund the project should it be approved. Al Kemp asked if the Town or City had taken a poll to determine how many residents were in favor of the project. The Town Board and Council were now invited to comment. Tracy Mazanec responded to Mr. Kemp's comment and stated that he gives serious consideration to his constituents, and encouraged them to call him with their comments. It was his opinion that because he had just received the draft feasibility study this evening, that he was not willing to hold another joint meeting until he had time to review the information. Rebecca Johnson was concerned with potential downstream flooding of the Craig DeWolfe and Al Kemp property, the length of the assessment, and whether project costs are tax deductible. Bill Luther's representative stated that he would check to determine if costs would be deductible. Councilman Leroux expressed the responsibility of the two communities to address the present problems, and Councilman Goiffon felt that the Army Corps of Engineers should be in charge of the project. Mayor Fran Miron stated that there was potential for more damage to the area than we have already seen, but that he would need more information before he would be able to make a decision. Project engineer, Ed Matthiesen, stated that it would take approximately three to four weeks to perform the necessary survey work to determine downstream impact, with survey costs being about $100/hr.