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MMUTES FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 13.1999 The Mayor reconvened the Council meeting of December 10, 1999 at 7:00 pm at the Hugo Fire Hall. PRESENT: Barnes, Haas, Petryk, Stoltzman City Administrator, Robert Museus Parks Commissioners: Robyn LaCasse, Dave Strub, Pete Pedersen Finance Director; Ron Otkin Planner, Jeff Lutz Water Resource Engineer, Pete Willenbring Park Planner, Laurie McRostie City Engineer, D ve Mitchell SEN T: G The Council idered an application by the Hugo Snowmobile Club to establish four (4) designated snowmobile routes through the City for the 1999/2000 season. Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, to approve two (2) of the proposed trails, and deny the other two (2) foutes. The routes approved are those along Forest Boulevard, from 120th Street to 180th Street, and along 170th Street, from Forest Boulevard to Keystone Avenue. The routes denied are those from Forest Boulevard to Keystone Avenue, along CSAH 8, as the Club has not provided proof of continuous easements for this route, and the proposed trail, from Frenchman Road to Forest Boulevard, as it lacks a trail connection at its terminus with Frenchman Road. Furthermore, the two approved are conditioned on the Club providing the City a hold harmless agreement for the operation of the trails, the City Engineer's approval of the trails' development and operation plan, and operation of the trail in accordance of Hugo City Code, Chapter 181. All aye. Motion Carried. The staff briefed the Council on.development issues in the area north of Frenchman Road, between Elmcrest Avenue and TH61. Jeff Lutz provided background information on the current land uses in the area, and its zoning. Dave Mitchell briefed the City sewer and water plan as it relates to the area, as well as proposed transportation corridors. Pete Willenbring discussed floodplain, wetland and topographic information. Laurie McRostie talked about potential park uses in the area, and Ron Otkin described potential financial sources to accomplish desired public improvements. The Council and Parks Commission discussed potential recreational development in the area of the City's existing property in the downtown area, and around the Catholic cemetery, as well as potential trail links to the Hardwood Creek Trail, and an interest in acquiring property for park development before the area is developed. The City Administrator presented three options for implementing the City's vision for the area: 1. Adopting regulations to guide development. 2. The City purchasing property, and constructing desired public facilities. 3. Developing a cooperative public/private development plan for the area. Haas made motion, Barnes seconded, for the staff to prepare a Scope of Work and cost estimate for preparing a detailed development plan for the area, to include a proposed work schedule, and meetings with area property owners. All aye. Motion Carried.