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City Council meeting of June 18, 1990 Page 7 18. Is there a way the developer can guarantee limits on shipping, the use of well water, and the impact of the chemicals used, on the surrounding environment? 19. What kind of impact will this industry have on other types of industries that might want to come to this community? 20. Is the City proposing to provide any kind of financial assistance to the developer? Other comments from the audience involved statements to the effect that an Environmental Assessment Worksheet petition would be submitted, and one individual stated that he was glad that businesses were showing an interest in Hugo, and couldn't see why Hugo shouldn't be considered as a potential site for additional tax base and jobs. Councilman McAllister stated that information has been provided by the developers which implied that the process being used here, as well as the chemicals, were relatively safe, and the likelihood of pollution to the environment was negligible. He also stated that information was provided indicating that toxic waste would be used, and there was a real potential for pollution and problems. Because of the complexity of this issue, he suggested that the developers be required to finance an independent consultant to review this proposal and said consultant provide the City Council with some objective, neutral recommendations. He stated that the consultant should be chosen by the City staff, and we rely on the City Administrator and City Engineer to choose someone qualified in this area. Mayor- Atkinson then requested that the developers prepare a response to the questions raised by the City Engineer, City Council, and audience this evening. In unanimous consent of the City Council, this matter was tabled to a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission on July 25 1990 at. 8e00 PM, Hugo City Hall Council chambers. ROADN' BR I DGE MA I NTENA E tUF MEt,IT The county has submitted its annual Road and Bridge Maintenance Agreement for consideration by the City of Hugo. The agreement is substantially the same as previous agreements with the exception of the change in labor and equipment rates. A comparison of wage and equipment rates was prepared by the City Finance Director. If the City Council wishes to extend its agreement with the Washington County Public Works Department for road and bridge maintenance, the City staff recommends Council authorization for - the Mayor to enter into this agreement on behalf of the City. McAllister made motion, 'Jail seconded, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the 1990-91 Road and Fridge Maintenance Agreement with Washington County, on behalf of the City of Hugo. All aye. Motion Carried. AUTHOF' l' I WY%q ENG I NEER I PJC F:EPOF:T In recent months, the City staff has been contacted by numerous__ developer=_:. indicating are interest in developing laced in or neer the City's Municipal. Urban Service Area. Most interest has been =.t;own in the area on both ides of Highway 61. ``fr-t.'m 145th St. south to 130th St. Without a i::;:l.an for future roadways or utility extensions, it is '`.'t'ry difficult for the t.ifis