1996.05.29 CC Minutes - Joint Planning Commission

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MINUTES OF THE JOINT HUGO CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MAY 29, 1996 CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Barnes, Goiffon, LaValle. Leroux, Miron PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Kellison, Malaski PLANNING COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Peltier, Waller, Schumann, Rubenzer, Agness The Mayor convened a joint meeting of the Hugo City Council and Planning Commission at 7:40PM. at the Rice Lake Park Building to hear and consider a staff report regarding the redevelopment of the Fuld Eagle Industrial Park. The City Administrator reviewed the objectives originally established for the planning process. He explained that the plan as envisioned has three components. 1. The expansion of Wilson Tool, Intl. along 130th St. 2. The realignment of the railroad track through the Grace Development property and the development of six new businesses in the park. 3. The potential movement of Interstate Lumber from its current location on Trunk Highway 61 and Co. Rd. 8 to the intersection of 134th St. and Trunk Highway 61 in the industrial park. Ed Elliott of Loucks and Associates explained to the Council the opportunities that have been identified in the planning process for the expansion of industry in the community, as well as some of the limitations and constraints placed on the project by existing land uses, geographic boundaries, existing utilities, roads and other features. Tom Angus, of OSM presented public improvements to be constructed as part of the project, including construction of Falcon Ave. from 1.30th St. to 1•34th St., the construction of 134th St. from Trunb:. Highway 61 to Falcon Ave., the addition of water service along 134th St. Pete Willenbring, of WSB, explained the proposed method for controlling and treating storm water runoff from the site. Mike Lamb, Loucks and Assoc. described the potential layout of the park, as well as the development standards proposed. Rusty Fifield. Ehlers and Associates, explained the financial plan which included expending state aid street funds for the construction of Falcon Avenue, the use of TIF to finance public improvements and write down land acquisition costs. Staff then took questions from the Planning Commission and Council and the audience in attendance at the meeting. Administrator MUseus stated that if the Council wished to proceed with this project it authorize staff to negotiate agreements with the potential businesses to move into the park and property owners to determine the feasibility of the project. He also recommended the Council authorize the establishment of a TIF district in the near future in order to assist those businesses who wish to construct in the park this year, and as a hedge against any future change in TIF law by the state legislature.