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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for March 2,2015 Page 5 of 9 intersection and said speeding cars are mostly coming from the Diamond Point Development. Ray also asked about why the sidewalk was on the north side of the road and said he thought the roundabout option would be best for slowing down traffic. Mark Matykiewicz,6237 147th Street North,asked about a three-way stop sign at the intersection,stating that it would be cheaper. Mayor explained that narrowing of the road would slow the traffic down,but a stop sign could be considered. Jay responded that all-way stops are not effective at speed control. David Ettesvold,6010 146th Street North, said he felt all roads needed to be improved,and he realized that Geneva needs a lot of attention. He liked the sidewalk if it does not encroach on to peoples' properties. Tim Cruise, 13520 Geneva Avenue North, said he thought a three-way stop would be best. Roundabouts are difficult with trailers. Mike Ciresi,6212 147th Street North,was in favor of a three way stop.Not sure that the sidewalk going into town was a necessity. Issuing speeding tickets would be a big deterrent. If sidewalks go in, he would like to see them in the entire neighborhood. Jeff Blees,6223 145th Street North,said he liked the idea of sidewalks and was in favor of no change to the intersection; narrowing the streets would be enough. The dip in the bend at Geneva is bad in icy conditions,and he was concerned the Hugo Good Neighbor Day's Parade may be effected by the narrow road. Barb Soles,6057 147th Street North,was opposed to sidewalks and intersection changes; stop signs should be tried first. She said she lived there since 1993 because she wanted privacy and doesn't want the people sidewalks would bring. Karen Knutson, 6243 145th Street North, feels the project should go forward,and there is a need for sidewalks. She does not agree there should be a three-way stop,and hopes the narrow street will work to slow down traffic. Bill Moore, 6217 147th Street North, agrees that Goodview and 145th should be a stop sign because of the length of the road. People will take off as fast as they can. He asked about 145th Street being 42 feet wide and if the 5-foot barrier between the sidewalk and the road will be a safe enough buffer for kids to keep them off the road. He also stated the he is paying the same assessment but not getting a sidewalk. Having a sidewalk would increase the property value. He would like to see the project delayed for a few years. Norm Everson, 14592 Geneva Avenue North,asked what the assessment would be in 5-10 years if we waited. Weidt explained that the project cost would increase, and it was not feasible to maintain it.Norm asked if phasing had been thought about and acknowledged Geneva would be a tough spot. Norm thanked the Council for adding another deputy to the City's police coverage. Tim Cruise asked about the manhole cover in his yard,and he wondered if it could be moved. Public Works Director Scott Anderson replied that it would be a matter of realigning the sewer lines,but he would take a closer look at it. Mike Ciresi asked about putting sidewalks on all the streets and suggested waiting to consider that. Mayor Weidt talked about how the sidewalks would make connections with other trails. Jay talked about the expense and the impact putting sidewalks in the entire development would have on some of the yards. Mark Matykiewicz,asked about additional street lighting in the neighborhood. Anderson stated that the lights are owned and maintained by Xcel energy,but he will look into it.