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City Council meeting of November 19, 2007 Page 6 Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting would be to get residents in the area an opportunity for a first- hand discussion with city officials in an informal setting. No formal Council action was taken. APPROVE PROPOSED PAUL HUGO FARMS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA PLAN In January 2007, Council appointed Council member Frank Puleo and Planning Commission Chair Dave Schumann, along with City Administrator Mike Ericson and CD Director Bryan Bear, to a task force for the development of a Paul Hugo Farms Wildlife Management Area Plan. Several agencies had representatives on the task force, including the MnDNR, Board of Water and Soil Resources, RCWD, and RCWD's engineer Emmons and Olivier Resources. The task force held a total of eight meetings in preparation of the plan, including a neighborhood meeting held in August 2007 with residents living near the Paul Hugo Fauns WMA. After many hours of discussion, analysis, and thorough review, the task force presents its draft plan to the Hugo City Council for its support for a long-term plan for the 320 -acre Paul Hugo Farms WMA. Mayor Miron passed the gavel to Acting Mayor Petryk, stating he had a conflict of interest as a property owner, and left the Council Chambers. Emmett Mullen and Bob Welsh from the MnDNR, as well as two other representatives, presented this plan for discussion and review by Council. Four residents spoke on the plan. Don Waller had concerns that fire and drainage issues and ditch maintenance was not addressed in the plan. Mike Miron spoke about the impact the WMA Plan would have on the Comprehensive Plan currently being drafted. Robert Franhorst stated there was a need for a buffer between hunters and homes. Alice Waller questioned whether the citizens of Hugo even want hunting in the City. John Waller stated that the defined project area has an impact on the future use of private property. He has strong concerns over language in proposed 2008 Comprehensive Plan. Don Waller agreed the Comp Plan would have an impact on this plan. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to generally support the Paul Hugo Farms Wildlife Management Plan, and not include adopting the conclusions or the establishment of the project boundary area. All Aye. Motion carried. Mayor Miron returned to the Council Chambers, and Acting Mayor Petryk passed the gavel back to the Mayor. DISCUSSION ON HUGO FIRE DEPARTMENT 100 -YEAR ANNIVERSARY On behalf of the Hugo Fire Department and Fire Chief Jim Compton, City Administrator announced that the HFD will celebrate its 100 -year anniversary in 2008. Efforts are already underway to coordinate the event during National Fire Protection Week in October 2008. The event will involve activities during that week, as well as a ceremony next door at the Hugo American Legion. City staff will present additional information as the anniversary committee continues its work. No formal Council action was taken. REQUEST FROM RESIDENT JESS ROUSH AT 4776126TH STREET TO DISCUSS THE NOVEMBER 5.2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING City staff has received a letter from resident Jess Roush, who lives at 4776 126th Street, requesting to discuss the Council meeting of November 5, 2007 where City Administrator Mike Ericson spoke to