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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for December 5, 2016 Page 3 of 6 Homestead Drive, and 126`" Street. He explained how roads are rated, identifying those in need of improvement, and the preparation of the City's CIP (Capital Improvement Project). Mark displayed photos of the existing roadways in the project area saying they proposed to remove or reclaim existing pavement. Some areas will require minor subgrade correction and curb replacement. All streets will remain the same width with the exception of 126 n Street, which will be reduced from 32 feet to the standard rural road width of 24 feet. He explained the project cost is $2,611.000 with $277.100 to be assessed, and $2,333,900 to come from City funds. Mark explained the assessment policy, which is 3400/unit, and he explained how sub - dividable parcels are assessed and corner lots are prorated. There are four parcels that will not receive an assessment because they are not a buildable lot. Erichson provided a potential schedule, stating that if Council decided to moves forward, construction could begin in May. He recommended Council hold the public hearing and approve the resolutions ordering the improvements and preparation of the plans and specifications for the proposed project. Mayor Weidt opened the public hearing, and there were four residents who spoke. Charles Hall stated that he and his wife Dorothy Furlong -Hall live at 12521 Homestead Drive and had looked at all the streets in the project area. They live on a street that does not have through traffic and he asked why the project needed to include their street. Hall asked about the bidding process, and said a one -inch overlay would be adequate for many years. He requested that the area between 12521 Homestead Drive to the cul-de-sac be reevaluated. Mark Erichson respectfully disagreed saying they found areas that did need repair, and there were many distresses that would warrant reclamation of the roadway. He explained the cost was an estimate. Hall talked about having difficulties paying the assessment and City Administrator Bryan Bear explained the senior deferral process. Merle Danielson, 12787 Homestead Drive, said he would like to see the improvements go through as proposed, commenting about the number of potholes. Dale Daul, 12899 Homestead Drive, asked about whether they would have access to their homes during construction. He also talked about a puddle in front of his place all the time because the culvert is located in the wrong area. He asked if the elevation and drainage could be changed to eliminate that; the pitch of the road is not correct, and would that be a part of the improvement. Erichson stated they would have access during construction, and they did identify a number of drainage improvements they wanted to correct. Dale asked if the City was paying the assessment for the park. Mark explained the city would be paying the remaining cost of $2,333,900 after assessments. City Administrator Bryan Bear stated the City holds preconstruction meetings, and that is a good time for residents to look at the plans and point out areas of concern.