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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for October 3, 2016 Page 4 of 6 Mayor Weidt opened the public hearing. Jun Cui, 1362 Rice Creek Trail, Shoreview, asked for clarification on the new billing procedure. Tracy Weber, 60 Monarch Way, North Oaks, asked the Council to modify the policy to send bills to the renter,but let the owner know when it is delinquent. She stated that the new procedure would be an administrative burden on her. There were no other comments, and Mayor Weidt closed the public hearing. The Council talked about the burden to the City and how it was likely to increase. Also, the City is receiving no reimbursement of the administrative costs to bill the renter and owner. City Administrator Bryan Bear stated the Council decided years ago not to implement a rental license ordinance, so the City is receiving no revenue on rental properties. Petryk made motion, Klein seconded to approve ORDINANCE 2016-477 AMENDING CHAPTER 82-UTILITIES, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2 —RATES AND CHARGES. All Ayes. Motion carried. Update on Neighborhood Meeting for Proposed North Sunset Lake Street Improvement Project The Council held a workshop on Monday, June 27, 2016 to discuss street capital improvement projects. There was consensus among Council to move forward with the project ranked by staff as priority one for a 2017 street improvement project. Priority one includes Homestead Avenue, 132nd Street, Homestead Drive, and 126th Street. At their July 5, 2016 meeting, Council directed staff to hold a neighborhood meeting to present the project to the affected residents. City Engineer Mark Erichson explained this meeting was held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 where staff provided information on the project to the attendees. He presented to Council information on the proposed improvements, estimated cost, and schedule for construction to begin spring/summer 2017. He asked the Council for feedback and consideration to authorize a feasibility study. The Council generally agreed it would be a good project, and there were comments made that the Public Works Department had done a good job keeping the roads in as best condition possible. The Council was in favor of moving the forward with the project. Klein made motion, Miron seconded to order a feasibility study to be done on this road project. All Aye. Motion carried.