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Hugo Planning Commission February 229 1978 Page 2 of 3 Ehret questioned the members as to how they feel about proceeding with the matter. Peloquin, Ehret, Greger, and McAllister felt that the club could operate with the right restrictions. Peltier and Gillen would like to see the club phased out of operation. Peltier questioned Mr. Johnson if the club could legally be phased out. Johnson stated that if it was felt the club created a health, safety, or pollution hazard, it could be considered a nuisance and could be abated. Mr. Johnson felt the Commission should consider the club as it stood at the time of application. Mr. Gillen felt that high powered rifles were too dangerous for city environment. Ehret — at such time as noise levels are established, the club would have to adhere to them. Mr. Johnson felt that the Commission's first job should be to determine what is an existing condition at the club, and how condition is detrimental to the community. Mr. Prokosh, the club's president, listed some of the existing conditions of the club today: 1. 100 & 200 yard rifle range 2. 25 & 50 yard rifle and pistol range 3. 3 trap houses (one of which is a combination trap and skeet) Ehret asked if an Environmental Impact Statement should be looked at. Gillen thought that the cost benefit would be out of line. Mr. Prokosh stated that an EIS had been done some time ago, but was just for road work being done on the property. He also stated that the present membership of the club was some where between 200 — 215. He was not sure at this time of the hours of operation. McAllister questioned who was allowed to use the facility, and Mr. Prokosh stated that all members of the club had keys. There are range officers on duty only when the public is using the facility (Saturdays and Sundays, April through'November). The Hugo Police Department also has keys, but all others have to come before the club to obtain permission. Mr. Prokosh stated that club members use the rifle and pistol range most often, and the public uses the shotgun facility. The club's income is split 50 — 50 between club membership and the public. Mr. Peloquin offered the following for consideration: 1. A 6 x 8 sign by the gate entrance 2. Planting of more trees, and work with ASCS office in Stillwater 3. Hours of operation (8 — 8) were OK. 4. Club should be closed Sundays before noon 5. Operation closed in December 6. Fence and post signs for safety 7. Membership not to exceed 250 8. Close on Fridays after 4:00 PM 9. Renew permit in 5 years 10. Work on noise barriers Mrs. Peltier suggested that maybe the club should close one or two Sundays a month.