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City Council meeting of October 1, 2007 Page 4 UPDATE ON SEPTEMBER 25TH HUGO ELEMENTARY NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT At its Tuesday, September 4, 2007 meeting, Council scheduled a neighborhood meeting for Tuesday, September 25, 2007 with residents living the Hugo Elementary School neighborhood for a discussion on a proposed reconstruction project. On Tuesday, September 25, 2007, Mayor Miron, Council members Puleo and Petryk, and City staff held a meeting at Hugo City Hall with residents to discuss the proposed reconstruction project. City Engineer Jay Kennedy provided Council with a PowerPoint update and overview of the issues and topics discussed at the evening: trails and grant opportunities because of school; assessments; and possible assessment credit for previously paved Francesca Avenue. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, directing the City Engineer to prepare a feasibility study for road improvements in the Hugo Elementary School neighborhood. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to refer the issue of pedestrian trails to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review and comment to the City Council. All aye. Motion Carried. RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR VALLIER ON 177TH STREET Jeremy L'Allier applied for an Interim Use Permit to operate a home occupation on his property located at 7130 177th Street North. The applicant is currently operating a concrete construction business from his property. The applicant has stated that there is no concrete work done on the property and that equipment and materials for the business are stored on the property. At its September 13, 2007 meeting, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this item where eight residents spoke with concerns regarding the business. The Planning Commission unanimously denied the Interim Use Permit based on the fact that the applicant did not reside at the property and that there was excessive storage without adequate screening. Associate Planner Rachel Simone provided Council with a PowerPoint presentation outlining the IUP application, as well as what steps the applicant has taken to remedy neighbors' concerns. Adjoining neighbors addressed Council stating their concerns with the hours of operation; quietude; screening; traffic; number of employees; and their desire to keep the neighborhood residential. Mayor Miron suggested the application be denied at this time and the applicant attempt to resolve neighborhood issues and reapply in six months. Council also discussed the $250 fee as it would relate to Mr. L'Allier if he reapplies in six months. Granger made motion, Haas seconded, to deny the application from Jeremy L'Allier of 7130 177' Street for an Interim Use Permit to operate a home occupation from the property because Mr. L'Allier does not reside on the property. All aye. Motion Carried.