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City Council meeting of April 6, 1992 Page 7 Franchise Ordinance. It was suggested that this change not be made until after a public hearing is held, as it does affect future availability of local programming at a convenient location. .This matter was referred to the City Attorney for his review and comments. FENCE COMPLAINT The City Council received a copy of a letter from Mr. James F. Lammers, written on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hursh. The complaint is being brought against Mr. Tom Jesinski of 7039 165th Street in the City of Hugo. The complaint has been forwarded to the city prosecutor for his review and recommendation. It is understood that Mr. Hursh has been directed by the courts to confine his farm animals to his property, within a specified period of time. The complaint may be an effort by the complainant to retaliate against his neighbors because of previous complaints filed against Mr. Hursh. Mayor Stolt man stated that he will be in contact with Richard Hocking regarding this matter. Miron made motion, Stolt man seconded, to refer this matter to the Ordinance Violations Committee. All aye. Motion Carried. MAURICE MCCOLLAR LETTER The City Council received a copy of a letter from Maurice McCollar regarding a petition to improve Elmcrest Avenue. The petition that was submitted several years ago included individuals on a very large portion of Elmcrest Avenue, and involved individuals living in both Lino Lakes and the City of Hugo. The roadway in question is located in two difference counties, as well as two different cities. The Council reviewed a copy of the April 17, 1989 City Council minutes, when the City Council addressed the petition. It is understood that the current request involves the improvement of Elmcrest Avenue by bituminous surfacing from County Road 14 south to 129th Street. The original estimate for improvement of this roadway was $320,000. After completion of the feasibility report, that estimate has increased to in excess of $500,000. There are a limited number of property owners on' Elmcrest Avenue within the corporate limits. The assessments for this improvement would be rather substantial when compared with roadway improvements completed in recent years. Mayor Stolt man stated that he will review this matter with City Engineer, Howard Kuusisto. MISCELLANEOUS The City received a letter from Evergreen Land Service relative to the acquisition of land for the newly -proposed water tower. City Attorney, Charles Johnson, stated that he will contact the firm notifying them of the legal problems with the piece of land that the City is interested in obtaining, and attempt to obtain a "firm" price quote from them to acquire this property. This matter to be placed on the Council agenda for April 20, 1992.