HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.11.25 CC Minutes - CSAH 8/14 realignmentMINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP OF NOVEMBER 25, 2002
Mayor Fran Miron opened the Council workshop at 7:00 pm.
PRESENT: Granger, Haas, Miron
City Administrator, Michael Ericson
CD Director, John Rask
City Engineer, Dave Mitchell
Finance Director, Ron Otkin
Fire Chief, Jim Compton
I" Assistant Fire Chief, Greg Burmeister
2"d Assistant Fire Chief, Jadon 011ila
ABSENT: Petryk and Puleo
CSAR 8/14 REALIGNMENT PROJECT
CD Director John Rask provided a Power Point presentation of the CSAH 8/14 realignment project and its
impact on City streets. He explained that with each proposed connection to TH61, there would need to be
interior City street connections. Washington County Engineer Don Theisen and Sandy Cullen and Chris
Manthey explained the alignments in more detail and shared a project update. Estimated City share of costs
are: 1) 142"d Street - $2.9 million; 2) 145" Street - $8.7 million; and 3) 147" Street - $3.7 million. John
Rask stated that the City's funds could come from: 1) park funds; 2) sewer and water funds; 3) GO
bonding; and 4) tax abatement. Members of the Hugo Business Association asked questions about the
project, and County and City staff answered them.
PROPOSED 2003 BUDGET
City Administrator Mike Ericson and Finance Director Ron Otkin presented the proposed 2003 City budget.
Ron stated that the three major areas of reductions would be: 1) Fire Department; 2) donations and
contributions, and 3) public works. Council directed staff to continue with the proposed cuts. The Truth in
Taxation hearing will be held on December 2, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT
Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to adjourn at 9:54 pm.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Michael A. Ericson
City Administrator