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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for January 21, 2014 Page 2 of 3 Planner Rachel Juba presented the plan to the Council and explained that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request at their December 19, 2013 meeting. Residents who spoke at the meeting were mostly concerned about views, construction of roads, phasing of the project, and traffic. The Planning recommended approval of the applications. Applicant Bill Lentsch talked about the lengthy steps taken to get this project where it is, and the potential for the City to use water from the pond for the park. Bill said he had concerns about not owning enough property to construct Finale Avenue to CSAH 8, and he talked about the economics of the project. Council Member Petryk wanted to know what is being done to exceed the City standards to justify the granting of the PUD, and she wanted to see language on the storm water pond. She also questioned the wetland impacts and whether there was going to be a management facility. Bill Lentsch stated that the construction of buildings and materials used would create an upscale neighborhood, though staff noted they had not seen the renderings of all buildings. A site plan would also need approval. City Engineer Jay Kennedy said that staff reviews wetland impacts and there were none with this project. Lentsch said there will be an onsite sales management office. Council Member Klein talked about the importance of the connection of Finale Avenue to CSAH 8, and he asked about the timing of the project. Bill stated he had been back and forth between the Finale and 147th connection. He said he doesn't own the property. Bill said he had to move Finale Avenue which resulted in less park land, and now they have to pay a park dedication fee. He anticipated to start Phase 1 at the end of April, and does not know when the next phase will begin. Once Phase 2 starts, all roads will need to be built. Council Member Haas said the City expects something special with a PUD. There is broad vision to redevelop downtown, and it is important where the road connections are made. Another thing to consider is the increase in response calls from a senior care facility. He also talked about the storm water reuse project and a need for a commitment to it. He said it was important to be aware of the soils in the landscape plan. He wanted staff to work with Lentsch to make the Finale connection work. Mayor Tom asked about the roads. Lentsch stated that during the first phase, Finale from 145th to 146th will be reconstructed with curb and gutter and widen with no assessments to property owner; it would be paid for by the developer. The completion of 147th and the rerouting of Finale Avenue around the park to Oneka Parkway is proposed to be done in phase two. Council Member Haas asked City Administrator Bryan Bear about the long term goal of the area and the downtown redevelopment plan. City Administrator Bryan stated there would be some redevelopment on the south side of 145th with the north staying intact, and staff would encourage the connection to be made at some time. Haas suggested that the City may do more to help him make the connection to Finale giving consideration to the extra cost the developer incurred with moving Finale around the park. Lentsch stated that he would have to acquire the land. Haas talked about the roads and doesn't think 147th needs to be there (connected to Oneka Parkway).