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MARCH 19, 1973 Regarding the land dispute between Irene Leroux and John Elli, Attorney Johnson reported he had found evidence that a cartway was established in 1929, but the documents were never recorded in Washington County Offices until this year. He had discussed the matter with an Attorney General (Assistant) who had concurred that a court probably would�reule-,that a cartway had been established. Johnson was of the opinion that the Village could establish that a cartway was established, assuming that all of the factors outlined are accurate and could be proved. Public Hearing opened at 8:00 PM for Lyle Lehner's application for a Mobile Home Permit. Letter was received from M.E. Commack, 9052 140 th St. No., Hugo, saying he had no objection to the granting of a permit to Lehner. Hearing closed at 8:10 PM. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Lease to grant a Mobile Home Permit to Lyle Lehner under Paragraph d, Section II of Oneka Ordinance #8. Motion carried. Don White and Leon Muellner appeared before Council to request the repair of Francesca Street by the Hugo School. LaValle said nothing could be done at the present time, but gravel will be put on the road shortly.. Clerk Burkard read a letter from the Washington County Highway Department concerning the application of Calcium Chloride to gravel roads for the purpose of dust control. This would cost approximately 17¢ per gallon, or about $400.00 for the Old Village Area, The Highway Dept, would like to be advised by April let if Hugo would like to participate in this program. Engineer Kuusisto reported that he had checked into this also, and stated that the chloride does no good if we have a rainy season. Road oil is actually better, but cannot be worked over. He said a good dust control is drain oil at a cost of 25¢ per gallon, which can be reworked. Howard suggested using oil in some of the outlying areas. He was asked by Council to contact Charles Swanson of the Highway Dept. on Tuesday, March 20th, informing him the Village would like to participate in the Chloride program. Clerk Burkard reported that he had a phone call from a Mr. Gruett on Ingersoll Avenue, who was concerned about the surveying going on there. Burkard felt it would be good public relations to inform the people out there of what is going on. Kuusisto felt that a public hearing should be held on the improvement of Ingersoll. Motion made and seconded to authorize Village Attorney and Engineer to work out proposed alignment for Ingersoll Avenue. Motion carried. The Clerk reported that he and the Deputy Clerk had attended a conference for Clerks and Finance Officers in Mpls., on-March 7-9t which concerned itself with topics of revenue sharing, levy limitations, bookkeeping and budget making. Regarding the Village Budget, Mayor Carlson stated that the Council would like quarterly reports from the Clerk on expenditures as compared to the Budget to see how things are going. Public Hearing opened at 8:30 PM for application for Subdivision of Land by Richard Vail to be known as Evergreen Hills Second Addition. As there were no statements from the audience, the hearing closed at 8:35 PM, Howard Kuusisto stated that some deficiencies in the preliminary plan had already been corrected. One requirement still lacking is a plan for a road to the North, or a connection to Homestead Avenue. Regarding drainage, a couple of ponding areas and dyke systems have been set aside. LaValle wondered if this drainage system was permanent, and Kuusisto said it was as conditions now stand. Regarding park land set aside, Vail told the Council it is up to them if they want park land or money. Mayor Carlson was concerned with the fire hazzard with so many evergreen trees in that area. The Fire Chief said when people buy out there, they'll have to be educated to the hazzard. Motion made by LaValle, seconded by Lease to approve Preliminary Sketch Plan for Subdivision of Evergreen Hills Second by Richard Vail, with Vail fulfilling conditions and recommendations of the Village Engineer and County Planning Coordinator, and bringing all information to the Village Planning Commission. Motion carried.