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City Council meeting of May 5, 2003 Page 7 RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE AMENDED CUP FOR MUZZLELOADERS BALD EAGLE SPORTSMAN ASSN) At its April 24, 2003 meeting, the Hugo Planning Commission held a public hearing to discuss the amendment to the CUP requested by the BESA for the use of muzzleloader rifles. Public testimony was taken by the PC, and after considerable discussion, the PC voted 5 to 2 to recommend that the CUP be amended to allow the discharge of muzzleloader rifles. City staff recommended that Council accept the recommendation from the PC and allow for the amendment to its CUP for the discharge of muzzleloader rifles. Although the City met its public hearing obligation at the PC level, the Mayor and Council agreed to take limited additional public comment on this issue. City Attorney advised Council member Puleo that even though he is a member of the BESA, that he would be able to vote on the matter because he would not realize any financial gain in the proposed change to the CUP. Jean Melanco and Clifford Axelson addressed the Council requesting denial of the club's request. Resident John Daniel did not object to the sound of gunfire. Mayor Miron suggested to gun club representatives keep surrounding neighbors informed of the club's monthly activities in an effort to be a "good neighbor". Council member Granger suggested mailing their monthly schedule to neighbors. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to accept the recommendation from the Planning Commission and modify Condition #21 to allow use of muzzleloaders at the gun club site. VOTING AYE: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron Motion Carried. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS COMMISSION TO REVIEW PROPOSED PURCHASE OF ONEKA RIDGE GOLF COURSE At its April 9, 2003 meeting, the Hugo Parks Commission listened to a proposal from Harlee Anderson, one of the owners of the Oneka Ridge Golf Course, soliciting the City's interest in purchasing of the golf course. Harlee stated that the owners had received at least one purchase agreement for the sale of their golf course, which he and other family members feel strongly that they wish it to remain open space, with the preservation of the rural area around it. The Parks Commission unanimously voted to recommend to the Council that they consider this proposed public purchase of the property and to further direct staff to begin extensive research and hold public discussions on the merits of this proposal. Council concurred with the recommendation from the Parks Commission and made the following motion: Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to form a committee of Council members Mike Granger and Chuck Haas, Parks Commissioner Pete Pedersen, and City staff to investigate the proposal and report to Council. All aye. Motion Carried. SALE OF JIM LEMOINE PROPERTY FOR PARKLAND In October 2002, the Council considered a proposal from Jim LeMoine, who lives at 14451 Homestead Avenue, requesting approval of a buildable homesite on his property. The Planning Commission City