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City Council meeting of August 21, 2006 Page 7 developer to provide adequate space within the clubhouse to serve the needs of their project. CD Director Bryan Bear and developer Bill Beard provided Council with a PowerPoint presentation. Council member Haas encouraged retention of natural amenities and suggested staff research the possibility of a grant to install an overpass over TH61. Council member Granger stated that he would not favor lots less than 80 ft in width, reduction in setbacks, and extension of the MUSA. Any informal Council comments are advisory only and non-binding. DISCUSSION ON HOPKINS FARMS CONCEPT PLAN (J & B DEVELOPMENT) At its August 10, 2006 meeting, the Hugo Planning Commission was presented with a concept plan from J & B Development for the Hopkins Farms development on the St. Sauver property located along Jeffrey Avenue. The applicant requested comments on a rural preservation development sketch plan for the 97 - acre site and the development of 29 -single family homes to be known as "Hopkins Farms". The homes will be located on approximately 1 -acre lots, with individual septic and well systems. The applicant will retain 58.93 acres as permanently preserved open spaces that will be owned and maintained by the homeowners' association. The main concerns of the Planning Commission were lot sizes, individual well and septic systems, lot organization, and density bonuses. CD Director Bryan Bear provided a PowerPoint presentation describing the request and outlining areas of concern with the proposal: revise plan and return for further Planning Commission consideration; need for community well and septic; need for better job of clustering; and reevaluate bonuses or limit development to 19 lots. Council member Mike Granger agreed with Bryan's evaluation and wanted to see a new plan. Council member Haas stated: need to protect ponds and wetlands; and possible vision problem for drivers heading south on Jeffrey not seeing the road into development. Developer John Matthews stated that changes will be made to the concept plan for further PC consideration. Any informal Council comments are advisory only and non-binding. DISCUSSION ON REFUSE LICENSE FOR VICTOR GARDENS HOMEOWNERS ASSN. City staff was presented with a letter from a resident living in the Victor Gardens neighborhood who questioned whether the refuse license holder for the Victor Gardens neighborhood could subcontract refuse pickup to another hauler. City Attorney Dave Snyder prepared a letter outlining the legal issues related to the transfer of a license to cause an interpretation of current City Code. City staff recommends Council provide direction to staff in regard to the refuse license holder for the removal of refuse and recycling in the Victor Gardens neighborhood. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to table this matter until the Council meeting of September 5, 2006. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON TRANSPORTATION FUNDING METHODS FOR TH61 The City Council's goals for 2006 include several transportation related items, including direction to research transportation funding methods. The City staff has been working with MnDOT staff to determine likely funding methods and timing for completion of various improvements along the TH 61 corridor and is preparing to meet with newly appointed area representative, Nick Thompson, along with other MnDOT officials. Staff recommended that a member of the Council be appointed to participate in