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City Council meeting of November 4, 2002 Page 7 Commission found that Outlot A was intended to remain vacant based on a review of the preliminary plat for Evergreen Hills 2nd Addition, which was approved in 1973. Staff recommended Council deny the request as recommended by the Planning Commission. A Findings of Fact for denial was provided to Council for consideration. Property owner Jim LeMoine addressed the Council stating reasons why the Council should approve his request. John Waller addressed the Council stating opposition to the request because the applicant could not prove a hardship for the variance request. He also felt that the house would add to the existing drainage problems on his property. Don Waller, representing his mother, stated opposition to the request citing the same reasons as his brother John. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-62 APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT DENYING THE FINAL PLAT AND VARIANCE FOR JIM LEMOINE. All aye. Motion Carried. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES "WALKING MINNESOTA PROGRAM" The League of Minnesota Cities selected the City of Hugo as one its cities it wishes to include in its LMC "Walking Minnesota Program". This program is an opportunity for municipalities across the State of Minnesota to participate and receive recognition in a wellness program sponsored by the LMC. Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, approving the City's participation in the LMC's "Walking Minnesota Program" and further direct staff to obtain some inexpensive City logo inscribed pens and pencils, etc. All aye. Motion Carried. GOODVIEW AVENUE NORTH OF CSAH 8 Over the past several months, City staff has had discussions with developers regarding property immediately adjacent to, and in the general area of Goodview Avenue, directly north of CSAH 8. Property owners wish to develop this land, but have a significant problem with a road that is in terrible condition. Because of the late hour: Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to table this matter to the Council meeting of November 18, 2002. All aye. Motion Carried. SAC CHARGE INCREASE FROM METROPOLITAN COUNCIL The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services announced that it would increase for the year 2003 the sewer area charge (SAC) in an amount of $75, increasing the SAC charge to $1,275. City staff recommended Council make this public announcement so that residents and developers are aware that the Met Council has increased the SAC charge, which the City simply passes on to contractors who build homes in the City. No formal Council action was required.