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1 1 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1993 WITH THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL Council Member Bergeson asked if the City of Hugo had any long range plans for servicing the western portion of Hugo with utilities. Mr. Museus explained that the City of Hugo is currently updating their comprehensive land use plan and this will be a good time to talk about that. area. Mr. Schumacher noted that there are some cooperative planning grants available. The grants would fund approximately 75% of the cost of the planning. A proposal would have to be drafted to apply for the grant. Mr. Schumacher explained that some municipalities are taking action to coordinate plans. The grants will stand on merit rather than legislative involvement. Mr. Schumacher will have Consulting Planner, Al Brixius look into this matter. Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Museus will put together a background memorandum on where to go with this matter. Mr. Schneider noted several important elements to be included in a proposal: separate sewer districts, drainage concerns, Clearwater Creek, Elmcrest Avenue improvement. Mr. Museus noted that currently the zoning in Hugo along the Lino Lakes border is Agricultural. He also noted that only a small corridor following the interceptor is serviced with utilities and there are about 800 hookups. I35E - 80th Street Interchange - It was noted that Representative Rod Grams is supporting an interchange at this location. The idea is that this area will become a business center. An interchange will require the support of Anoka and Washington Counties and both the City of Hugo and the City of Lino Lakes. Council Member Miron asked how this interchange would benefit Lino Lakes. Mr. Schneider explained that the area is very important and will be included in the MUSA. Council Member Miron said that this interchange will be very important to Hugo to relieve the traffic in the downtown area. Mr. Museus noted that this interchange probably will not be developed within the next 10 years. In the interim the downtown area of Hugo could become a "mess". Channeling some of the traffic north of Hugo to I35E would be a benefit to Hugo. Mayor Reinert explained that if this is something that the City of Hugo is interested in, the City of Lino Lakes would be supportive. Mr. Schneider noted that this interchange is included in Anoka County's long range plans. Mr. Schneider referred to the Clearwater Creek drainage area and noted that it probably included 40 to 50 square miles. He referred to a map showing the 100 year high water mark. Mr. Schneider explained that if utilities are to be extended into this area, the high water table would have a significant impact. PAGE 3