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Hibbing council approves planning-level cost estimate for Highland Hills concept after residents object
Summary
The Hibbing City Council voted to authorize planning-level cost estimates for the Highland Hills neighborhood concept B3, after staff presentations on access, traffic and utilities and public comments from nearby residents opposing through-construction.
The Hibbing City Council on June 4 authorized a planning-level cost estimate for the Highland Hills development using concept B3, directing staff to base estimates on about 50 lots and to limit the planning-level engineering estimate to $6,000.
The decision moves the project from concept review toward a cost analysis stage intended to show whether extending roads, sewer and water to the hill is practical and affordable. Councilor Bayless moved the measure and Councilor Hoffman Sockman seconded; the motion carried on a voice vote.
Community Development staff presented two refined development concepts and summarized input from public meetings, city departments and MnDOT traffic work. Consultant Bob Streeter and partner John Slack walked the council through prior concept variants, repeated concerns from the fire department and public works about emergency access and snow removal, and traffic counts taken at Highland Drive. Staff said average daily traffic (ADT) through the study period was 748…
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