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Administrator Huber reviewed this application with the Planning Commission at the request of Chairman Senkler. Mr. Huber stated that on behalf of Northern States Power Company, Mr. Mark Mickelberg has made application to the City of Hugo for a Special Use Permit to construct a 16" diameter gas main in the City of Hugo. The gas main in question will run from 175th St. south to 120th St' and will be located between trunk Highway 61 and the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. This matter was reviewed by the Planning Commission at their August 22, 1990 regular meeting at which time, said request was tabled in an effort to give Northern States Power representatives ample time to answer the questions and concerns of the Planning Commission and city engineer. The Planning Commission requested that the applicants respond in a narrative outlining the alternate routes that were considered for this and why NSP chose this particular pipeline location. In that this request requires permits from both Rice Creek Watershed District and the Environmental Quality Board, we would recommend that any action by the Planning Commission recommending approval of this pipeline be subject to securing said permits Of major concern to the city engineer was the location of the gas main as it relates to possible future installation of municipal utilities and how NSP intends to put this pipe under our municipal streets. The City has received a letter dated September 13, 1990 which responds to the questions raised by the Planning Commission at their previous meeting. The city engineer has met with the design engineers from NSP to discuss the actual pipe locations proposed. Howard Kuusisto has indicated that they have reached an agreement as to the location of the pipeline which should be acceptable to both the City and NSP. The final design plans will be submitted to the city engineer for review and approval before this matter is placed on the City Council agenda. Earlier discussions with NSP representatives indicate that they would like to get the required permits secured, along with design approvals this winter, so that they can start construction in May of 1991. If the Planning Commission feels that their previous questions and concerns have been adequately addressed and that the permit request is consistent with the City's comprehensive plan, we would suggest that any recommendation for approval be subject to special conditions. Mr. Dave Schwartz, Gary Kreisel, and Mark Mickelberg from NSP were present to address any further questions from the Planning Commission. NSP representatives stated that the EDP has informed them that there is no significant impact because of this request. NSP stated they would like to install the pipeline in the highway right-of-way on the southern portion