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JOINT COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1994 WITH THE CITY OF HUGO ultimately to the City of Centerville and the City of Hugo. Mr. Jay Caine said that the Clearwater Creek subdivision is being discussed as if it were a foregone conclusion. He noted that the Planning and Zoning Board did consider the proposal and recommended that it be denied. Mr. Powell explained that the Planning and Zoning Board focused on the traffic that will be generated on Otter Lake Road, wetland issues and the impact on the school district. All these items need additional study. Mayor Reinert said that the concept/preliminary plat is still open for discussion and the school district issue is an entirely separate issue. He explained that he feels that if the subdivision is not constructed, utilities for commercial growth in this area will be delayed for many years. Mayor Reinert said that Lino Lakes is preparing for commercial/industrial growth and already has the Economic Development staff to help develop this growth. He noted that he may be criticized for opening new housing development areas but a policy has already been established to slow residential growth to 150 to 200 homes per year. Mayor Reinert felt that the Planning and Zoning Board should have delayed their decision on the preliminary plat until all questions have been answered. He felt that the City Council will delay any decision on the preliminary plat until the drainage study has been completed and the other issues addressed. Mr. Goiffon asked if the Lino Lakes tax base would benefit from the proposed subdivision and would it provide the infrastructure for commercial development. Mayor Reinert said yes and from a visionary concept, there is benefit to the City of Hugo. Mr. Goiffon said he could see a big potential for the I35E intersection. Mayor Reinert suggested that a joint effort to expand the MUSA would benefit both Lino Lakes and Hugo. Mr. Goiffon said that if the MUSA is restricted in the City of Hugo, then Hugo will not have the same development opportunies as Lino Lakes. Mr. Powell explained that at this time, he believes action on the proposed subdivision would be delayed until the drainage study is completed. Mr. Schumacher noted that the City Council has 60 days to act on the plan and it is possible that the City will ask the developer for a letter granting the City Council permission to take more than 60 days to complete action on this matter. Mr. Miron noted that the City of Hugo is also experiencing a push for development in the Clearwater Creek drainage area. He asked that Lino Lakes delay any action on the proposal until the study is completed. He also asked that OSM not be pushed to complete the study. Mr. LaValle noted that the first phase of the proposed subdivision totally impacted the Hugo. Mr. Powell felt PAGE 4