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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for July 19, 2021 Page 8 of 12 Mayor Weidt opened the public hearing. Johanna Markeson, 4898 121 st Street, asked about the digging of holes killing her trees. Erichson stated he would have discussions with individual property owners and they would assess the trees and impacts. He noted it was unsafe to have roots removed on one side. Markeson also asked that the road be lowered to avoid water ponding at the end of her driveway. Theresa Sorensen, 5049 120 Street Court, was concerned about the trees they planted on their property line. She referenced a memo from July 14 about pulling back the grading, and she wanted that to be on the record. She said they would need 13-14 feet from the base of the trees, and she hoped the buffer could be but in writing. Richard Degnan, 12160 Falcon Avenue, said his home was built in 1984, and the majority of the homes in the area were operating on septic systems designed well before that time. He said they need to have these services, and the street improvement project provided them a golden opportunity to get it done. He encouraged the Council to adopt all the resolutions. Tom Sames, 12116 Falcon Avenue, stated his house was built in early 1900s and had an old system in dire need of being upgraded. He said he would like to see the utilities come through but was concerned about the proposed connection to the house because of trees planted there. The thought it might be easier to come in from the north. Erichson stated that he and Senior Engineer Technician Liz Finnegan would work with him and other property owners on how to make connections prior to finalizing construction. Denise Sames, 12116 Falcon Avenue, state she was in favor of sewer and water and saw it as a good opportunity. She noted there had been years of drainage issues in the area. She said she worried about the wildlife saying there was always a down size to growth. There were no other comments, and Mayor Weidt closed the public hearing The applicant spoke about how their engineering team worked hard with the City's engineering team to meet the standards, and were pleased they could collectively afford to get the neighbors connected to City services. She referenced the trees on north side saying they were working on the process. She said there had been questions regarding stakes, and she explained they were for the clearing limits. Upon approval they would stake the trees they wanted to save. Klein asked how drainage was being addressed. Erichson replied there was going to be one large oversized infiltration basin, and the existing wetland would also be utilized. Petryk made motion, Klein seconded, to approve RESOLUTION 2021-46 APPROVING A MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR DRENGSON MAY ENTERPRISES, LLC, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13165 EVERTON AVENUE NORTH. Roll call vote — All Ayes. Motion carried.