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July 20, 1987 projects or comply with recent state mandates within the 3% limit. If the City of Hugo is to comply with Minnesota Statutes with regard to the preparation of a local water management plan by 1989, the City will have to fund and start the study some time in 1988. The estimated cost of the comprehensive water management plan may run the city upwards of $70,000.00 depending on the comprehensiveness of said plan. The certified tax levy for the City of Hugo in 1986 collectible in 1987 was $422,420.46. We have requested Council authorization to direct the staff to proceed and file an appeal with the State Department of Revenue requesting a waiver of the 3% levy requirement. Allowing the additional levy will permit the city to comply with legislative mandates imposed by the legislature in 1987 and in previous years. Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1987-41, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO FILE AN APPEAL OF THE 1988 LEVY LIMIT AS IT AFFECTS THE CITY OF HUGO. All aye. Motion Carried. 11.0 Miscellaneous The city Fire Department received a request for a leave of absence from a fire- fighter in January, 1987, but did not specify the length of time. Fire Chief, Ron Istvanovich, has stated that he does not know where he now lives or where he can be contacted. Atkinson made motion, Potts seconded, that the City Council permanently terminate Robert A. Hancock from the Hugo Fire Department. All aye. Motion Carried. The city received a response from MNDOT to its request for a speed study on Irish Avenue, north of County Road 10, as per Resolution 1987-35. They have determined that a speed zone other than statutory cannot be justified. They did, however, recommend that warning signs could be installed indicating the sharp turn on 130th Street and Irish and an advised speed of 20 mph would be appropriate. It was also noted that speed on Irish Avenue can be governed by actual/potential hazards existing on the road. Hugo resident, LeRoy Lundstrom, made the request to the city for the speed zone study. Potts made motion, Peltier seconded, that the city staff forward a copy of MNDOT's letter to Mr. LeRoy Lundstrom, install "turn signs and 20 mph sign" at Irish Avenue and 130th Street, and request the Washington County Sheriff's Office to check appropriate speeds for vehicle operation on Irish Avenue. All aye. Motion Carried. ATTORNEY_ AND ENGINEER Attorney Charles Johnson submitted his monthly report noting the upcoming court date of August 14, 1987, 11:00 AM, Washington County Courthouse, for consideration of the request of the White Bear Rod and Gun Club to consolidate two separate legal matters. Mayor Atkinson stated that he favored keeping the issues separate, and that city attorney Johnson oppose the consolidation.