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JUNE 119 1973 MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF HUGO 17; The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM by Mayor Carlson. Roll was called: Carlson, Leroux, Bjorum, and Lease present. LaValle absent. The mayor reported that he had obtained traffic count maps from the Washington County Highway Department, and he then developed counts for the village to help decide on priorities in road projects. He had also prepared a list of villz3ge roads and their cars per day usage, cost estimate to upgrade, and traffic rank, which he explained to the council. Don Lease mentioned that he'd like to get a cost per mile maintenance and cost per mile construction estimate. He said that way you could plan much better. He would actually like to get a certain amount of mills put into a maintenance fund. Carlson stated the road budget for 1973 is $199392.04 and the estimated cost for road maintenance and repair is $29500.00. He said approximately $59000.00 from revenue sharing and a 1972 general fund carry-over would take care of the excess for the 1973 road plan. Motion made by Carlson, seconded by Lease that the council allocate $2500.00 for the following projects: 1. A. Geneva from Lake Blvd. to 145th. St. B. 145th St. from Geneva to Goodview C. Goodview from 145th St. to Egg Lake Road Total $400.00 2. 140th St. from Keystone to Lake Plaisted 4000.00 3. Goodview from 130th St. to 125th St. 1500.00 4. Elmcrest from 129th St. to end of road 2500.00 5. 155th St. from Irish Ave. to Ingersoll 2800.00 6. "180th. St. from Foxhill :to Fenway 900.00 7. 165th St. from Hwy #61 to Fenway 2000.00 8, Forest Road from 175th St. to 180th St, 1000.00 9. Ingersoll from Co. Rd. #4 to 172nd St. 3000.00 10, 177th St. from Harrow to Henna 1000.00 11. Janero Ave. No. from 122nd St. to Grant TWSP. 860.00 12, 125th St. from Goodview to Hilo 2000.00 13. 132nd St. from Harrow to Henna 1000.00 14, 132nd St. from Ingersoll to Isleton 1000.00 15. Ethan and 129th St. from Elmcrest to 126th St. 1000.00 24960.00 Motion carried. Pam Bjorum questioned whether money had been set aside for dust control., as she has had several complaints regarding same. Howard Kuusisto stated that $500.00 had been set aside for this. Regarding development of the central business district, Pam stated this probably would not happen until new business developes on the outskirts of town, as has happened in several other communities. Mayor Carlson stated it is very important to develope the business district to coincide with the comprehensive village plan. He plans to discuss the subject with the businessmen and will keep the council Jnformed as to his progress. Don Lease reported on the meeting held regarding the development of the Bald Eagle In du t- rial Park. Attorney Johnson, Engineer Kuusisto, Lease, LaValle, Ken Tschida, and some of the Industrial Park people attended. The Park people were told they would have to come up with approximately $25,000.00 in .order to hook up with the Metro Sewer Line. They will meet among themselves and report back to council. Dan Spitzer, vice chairman of the planning commission questioned whether building, permits could be given in the Industrial Park, and he was told these things should be granted on their own merits, and the commission should check the plans out carefully before ad- vocating anything. Recess called at 9:00 PM. Called back to order at 9:15 PM.