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Hugo Planning Commission December 14, 1977 Page 4 of 5 11HITE BEAR ROD & GUN CLUB — FILLING OF RICE LAKE The Planning Commission was directed by the City Council to review the application. A letter was received from Howard Kuusisto stating that he couldtmake comment on the application because of lack of information. Mayor LaValle was present, and stated that the city would not incur the cost of obtaining soil borings at the site. Ehret related Mr. Gillen's opinion that the city should not consider any application from the gun club because of ;,heir current status (court ruling). The club would like to fill. ' wetland m+iW sand as a possible solution to recovery of lead shot. The city has been asked for input, but the DER will make a ruling without it. The city has until January 1, 1978 in which ;;o reply. Rosenquist felt that it would be impossible for the Planning Commission to review because of lack of information, and lack of engineering knowledge. 7hret made motion, seconded by Peliter, directing the secretary to write a letter to the city Exi ineer instructing him to get additional information needed, either through the gun club or any other way he wants. Report by December 289 1977. VOTING FOR: Peltier VOTING AGAINST: Peloquin, Greger, Rosenqu st, McAllister, and Ehret Motion Failed, Mr. Perron stated that the land in question is all brush, and there is no water standing after a significant rain. Part of the land is already high, and to the east they plan to fill about 18". Ehret made motion, seconded by Rosenquist, that it is the opinion of the Planning Conmission that the following technical data should be a matter of record before any comments can be made: 1. Topographical information 2. �imount of fill required 3. Relationship of the support ability of the soil underneath Ione of this information is available to the city. The city respectfully requests that the Department of Natural Resources investigate all of these areas thoroughly prior to issuing of said permit. The DER is also requested to review the public interest input that is a matter of record.. All aye. Motion carried. MIGO A & W — SPECIAL USE PERMIT aosenquist made motion, seconded by Peltier, that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council to release the bend of the Hugo A & ':•;, pertaining to their Special. Use Permit. VOTING FOR: Peloquin, Peltier, Greer, Rosenquist, Gillen, McAllister, and Ehret Motion carried.