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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for October 5,2015 Page 4 of 6 Mayor Weidt opened the public hearing to take comments Richard Hogan 5075 149th St. N,Unit 2, asked what the interest rate would be on deferred assessments. Staff responded that it would be at 4.27% Bill Moore,6217 147t Street, asked about the curbing because he noticed the curb along 145` Street had been replaced but not on 147th Street,and they are paying the same assessment. Assistant City Engineer Jim Stremel replied that staff will look at the curb to see what can be done. He explained that curbs that were in really bad shape were replaced and others receive spot treatments. Haas asked that Senior Engineering Technician Steve Duff respond to the curb issue. Haas explained how the City adopted the assessment policy after considering several way to assess and decided on a flat rate. The rate for this project is$4,100 per parcel,not based on the footage. Eileen Luchsinger,6197 147th Street, asked whether the value of her home would increase as much as the assessed amount. Klein and Haas explained that if the improvements didn't increase the value of the home by that much,they couldn't assess them. Haas informed her of the Truth in Taxation statement and the opportunity to appeal. Hogan talked about the improvements to Geneva saying he liked it,but it lacked the divider line in the middle of the road. Mayor Weidt stated that neighborhood roads not typically striped,but staff will take a look at it. Petryk made motion, Haas seconded,to approve RESOLUTION 2015-49 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE RICE LAKE MEADOWS STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Aye: Haas, Klein,Petryk,Miron,Weidt Nays: None Motion carried. Annrove Proclamation Proclaiming October 1-10 as MN Manufacturing Week The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development,the Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association,and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce are partners in promoting Minnesota Manufacturers Week October 1-10,2015. They are encouraging communities, local and regional Chambers of Commerce,trade associations,companies and others to mark the week with special events recognizing the economic importance of the sector. Mayor Weidt read the proclamation prepared by staff,and Council directed staff to send a copy of it to all local manufacturing businesses, including owners of Wyoming Machine,who live in Hugo. Council further thanked Wilson Tool Manufacturing for inviting them to their Manufacturing Day last Friday,and talked about the vocational opportunities available in the field of manufacturing.