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SEPTEMBER 20, 1976 105 05 would be preserved aLd developed as a wetland area for the production of water fowl, to aid in maintaining other wildlife population, and to provide public hunting grounds. The estimated cost of the project is $141 ,000. Mr. ;Taller, a neighboring resident, stated that he would have no trouble living with the proposed project. Councilman LaValle asked about people's property adjoining the proposed project. Mr. Knutson stated that they would like to limit the amount of people that will be in the area. All boundaries would be posted. The project would also be totally divorced from the White Rod and Gun Club. The tax base would be 500 an acre or 35% of the revenue. Snow mobiles and all terrain vehicles would be prohibited. No building would be constructer on the land. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Schletty, stating that the City Council, City of Hugo, has no objection to the Rice Lake Paul Hugo Farms being purchased for the establishment of a wildlife area to be opened for hunting. Secretary directed to send letter to Washington County Commissioners stating no objection. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schietty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED 9.0 MISCELLANEOUS Mr. Johnson submitted the written contract with Fischer Construction Company, stating that they have agreed with the terms. There is approximately 10,256 tons of gravel. The removal of gravel can be started as soon as agreement is signed. They have agreed with payment of $4,500.00 by November 1 , 1976, and $4,500.00 on November 1 , 1977. Removal to be completed by October 1 , 1978. MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by Leroux, authorizing the mayor and clerk to execure the purchase agreement with Fischer Construc— tion and submit as offered to Fischer. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schletty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED The matter of drainage at Shepherd of the Fields Church was brought up for discussion. The street by the church should be designed to go easterly then north. Vern Peloquin will solve the water problem by future storm drain provided by him, and water will flow to the north. Plastec, Ina. , Bald Eagel Industrial Park, would like to move the ditch on the property line to the west. Theywill grant an easement along property line for a ditch if the city will relinquish any right to the ditch easement previously located. City attorney and engineer were asked to check the legal description. Mayor will vote no if there are any costs submitted to the city. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Leroux, stating that the City Attorney, Mr. Johnson, review the document necessary to solve the easement problem with Plastec, Inc. , and submit the document for signature by the mayor and clerk. VOTING FOR: Lease, Smith, Schietty, LaValle, and Leroux MOTION CARRIED MOTION: Lease made motion, seconded by LaValle, to adjourn the meeting at 10:11 . Chi\( cc -LC ► „7 Carol A. Williams, Clerk City of Hugo