HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007.10.16 CC Minutes - So Ethan Road ProjectMINUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 2007 REGARDING
SOUTH ETHAN AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT
Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Granger, Petryk, Miron
City Administrator Mike Ericson, City Engineer Jay Kennedy, PW Director Chris Petree, and Senior
Engineering Technician Scott Anderson
ABSENT: Chuck Haas and Frank Puleo
List of attendees is attached.
PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED ETHAN AVENUE STREET PROJECT
Mayor Fran Miron addressed the residents from the South Ethan Avenue neighborhood by stating that the
Council was present to listen to them. He stated that Council does not, and will not, order a project that
the neighbors do not support. City Engineer Jay Kennedy reviewed with Council and residents the
PowerPoint slideshow of the proposed project first presented to the neighbors on June 26, 2007. Jay
reported that Council directed staff to send letters to the residents and inquire if they would submit
petitions for the project. At its September 4, 2007, Council considered the petitions submitted by the
neighbors, which were not signed by all the residents. Council directed staff to schedule another
neighborhood meeting with residents to discuss their issues and concerns about the proposed P.I. project.
NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Mayor Fran Miron stated that this was a workshop for residents to provide informal feedback to Council.
Ten residents addressed Council with a number of concerns, including: being assessed for two sides of
the road when one is unbuildable; different method of directional drilling; do not change one acre lots
designation; trail; speed; already got new road paid for by Ramsey County; sanitary sewer main; and
concern to "do it right or don't do it". After continued discussion by Council, Mayor agreed it was
necessary to get Council discussion on the City's street assessment policy, since it needs to be equitable
and fair to residents. The discussion on the policy will take place at the October 23, 2007 budget
workshop.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF
Council directed staff to schedule the next neighborhood meeting in February 2008 or sooner, if
information related to the 2008 Hugo Elementary Road Project can be helpful to the project. Staff will
work on two property specific issues raised by residents.
ADJOURNMENT
Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, to adjourn at 9:23 pm.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael A. Ericson
City Administrator
South Ethan Avenue Neighborhood Meeting
October 16, 2007
Hugo City Hall
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