HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.12.07 RESO 2015-60 RESOLUTION 2015-60
A RESOLUTION REGARDING PETITION RELATED
TO FOREST ROAD, 180TH STREET NORTH AND FOXHILL AVENUE IN THE
CITY OF HUGO,STATE OF MINNESOTA
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Hugo,Minnesota has received a Petition for
Improvements signed by a number of residents on 180t Street North,Foxhill Avenue, and Forest
Road petitioning for improvements of(without limitation)their various roads; and,
WHEREAS,pursuant to law,the City of Hugo (the"City")is obliged to respond
formally to the Petition based upon,among other things,recommendations of its staff; and,
WHEREAS,pursuant to the recommendation of staff,it appears that the Petition does
not identify with requisite specificity the improvements which are specifically needed and/or
needed or specifically petitioned for and it does not appear, according to staff,that the Petition
contains signatures of all property owners abutting the subject roadways; and,
WHEREAS,it appears,however,that the residents have firmly expressed a genuine
interest in exploring options with the City concerning necessary and desirable improvements to
the referenced roadway and, consistent with City practice,the City wishes to consult closely and
promptly with the residents to gain a better understanding of their opinions on the subject
roadways and any necessary or desirable repairs or modifications.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUGO,MINNESOTA:
1. Based upon the recommendation of staff, specifically the City Attorney,the Petition is
respectfully declined.
2. The City takes notice of the expressed concerns and directs that staff coordinate with the
neighbors and property owners on the affected street to accomplish neighborhood
meetings to solicit input from the affected property owners about potential repairs and/or
improvements.
This Resolution was adopted by the City Council of th ity of Hugo on the 7th day of
December,2015,by a vote of five Ayes and no Nays.
41 '4
Tom Weidt,Mayor
ATTEST:
.1(1\ . t
Michele Lindau,City Clerk