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JUNE 14, 1990 Acting Chairman Bill Mezzano called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. Upon roll call: Present: Commission members Henry, Thoreson, Oswald, Barnes, and Mezzano Absent: Dick Senkler Chairman Mezzano requested that the City Administrator review the proposed redevelopment plan with the commission. The City Administrator noted that Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority proposes to cause to be purchased certain parkland and open space north of County Road 8A and south of Rice Lake in the City of Hugo. It is the intent of the City to purchase the parkland from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority pursuant to an installment purchase contract. The contract will have a term not to exceed ten years. A revenue bond in the principal amount not to exceed $245,000.00 is proposed to be sold by the HRA to finance the acquisition. The revenue bond will be secured by the payments to be made by the City under the installment purchase contract. It was noted that the tract of land in question is approximately 70 acres in size and abuts on the Rice Lake Wildlife Management Area which is owned by the Department of Natural Resources. It was stated that the redevelopment area is potentially more useful and valuable for contributing to the health, safety, and welfare than has been realized under it's existing development. This action is being taken pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 429.001 to 469.047. It was pointed out that the City will levy taxes to finance the debt service on this method of financing. The City Administrator then pointed out that the primary intent of this development project is to provide park facilities and open space for residents of the City. It will also provide public access to the Rice Lake Wildlife Management Area, support the City's wetlands preservation, and provide potential site for a community center, library or other municipal facility. Although the primary intent is to use the park for a nature park, or other passive uses, the City will probably improve the site with monies from the City's parkland dedication fund. After a brief discussion and a motion by Commissioner Barnes, seconded by Commissioner Oswald, with all members of the commission voting aye, the redevelopment plan for the purchase of Rice Lake Park, dated June of 1990 was approved and the Commission forwarded it's recommendation to the Hugo City Council. The City Administrator then informed the Planning Commission of a site plan application that will be reviewed by the City Council on June 18, 1990. Mr. Huber pointed out that this is a CCA Wood Fixation Plant proposed for a 25 acre site north of Bald Eagle Industrial Park. This application is subject to review by the City Council only as it is a permitted use in an industrial zoning district. The utility and road improvements proposed in conjunction with this development plan were discussed. The method of wood treatment and the chemicals used in the process was also reviewed. Although the plan in question was not subject to Planning Commission