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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for September 19, 2022 Page 6 of 9 have cost the property owners over $50,000. Beth further stated that communication for the project had been terrible. Garbage cans were not moved, the grass was terrible, there were rocks in her yard and the project wasn’t finished. Erichson explained the project had not been closed out. and the Council had not accepted the improvements. There was a punch list of remaining construction work that needed to be done, and he asked her to let him or City Engineering Technician Liz Finnegan know of any issues. Beth talked about wanting a reduced speed limit sign, and Erichson indicated the City would look into it. Jodie Sac, 4859 121st Street, said when the City realized the assessment was going to be $9,400, the project was already going. Erichson explained it did not happen before the project started. There was a public hearing where the number was shared, then the Council approved the feasibility study and the project. He stated residents were mailed the notice, and the City had the affidavit of mailing. It was noted that some residents present this evening did attend. She talked about the poor grass in her yard and asked for a 20 mile per hour speed limit on the road. She also inquired whether there was an extension in time to pay. Erichson provided her information on payment requirements. Clarissa Sacs said she was not in the project area but lived on the corner of 121st Street and Everton Avenue. She talked about the increase in traffic and she asked for signs. The Mayor indicated the issue would be evaluated. Jodie said Liz told her she was not the project manager anymore. Ericson said he would look into that, and he offered to meet Jodie on site and address any remaining concerns. There were no other comments, and Mayor Weidt closed the public hearing. Weidt stated he did not like the accusation that the City was doing it blindly without considering them and notifying them. He wanted to verify there were no issues with notices. Bear talked about the statutory requirements on the certification related to the tax rolls, and the preference would be to have a decision made tonight if possible. He provided two options for the Council. They could take a short recess at this point, and staff could produce the information, or staff could do so while Council finished the rest of the agenda, and the discussion could be continued afterward. Weidt made motion, Petryk seconded, to table the item and return to it at the end of the agenda. All Ayes. Motion carried. Reminder – Royal Credit Union Ribbon Cutting Thursday, September 22, 2022 City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council they had scheduled a meeting to attend the Royal Credit Union Ribbon Cutting Event on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 14602 Everton Avenue N. at 11 a.m.