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A MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION June 139 1979 The public hearing to consider the requests of Leroy and Lauren McCullough, Clyde Rehbein, and Robert Lundgren to have rezoned to the Industrial District was called to order by Chairwoman Peltier at 7:33 PM. PRESENT: Peltier, Greger, and Hanson ABSENT: Peloquin, Gillen, Houle and McAllister The notice, as published in the Forest Lake Times, was read. Discussion was opened to the audience. Mr. Gerald Nelson, owner of the CB business in McCullough's building, was present to state his concerns regarding the possible rezoning. He questioned whether the present industrial parks were full at this time, and the purpose of the rezoning. Peltier stated that Mid American Metal Craft initiated the request, and that it was recommended that the balance of the property also be rezoned to avoid "spot" rezoning. Mr. Nelson stated if the land was rezoned, it would affect three retail businesses in the area. Mr. Tony Larson stated that Mid American also has some walk-in business. Nelson stated his concern with the lack of space for semis to make deli- veries in the area. Larson said that his business has full control on the type of trucks making deliveries to their business (20' trucks). Mr. Nelson expressed concern about the lack of city water and sewer. Larson stated they employ only 7 people, and understood that the city had full control as to what type of industrial bus�W�* ss would go in the area. Jerry Clemas, Mid American, stated that at this time theyitrinancially unable to purchase land and construct a building in the industrial park. They do not like the area because of the large amount of outside storage in the park. They feel their needs require a different appearance. Bill Hanson inquired as to what the other landowners would be using the buildings for, and Harvey Karth, representing Clyde Rehbein, stated that at present the building is for sale. He stated that Mr. Rehbein went along with the rezoning because of the request of the city. The public hearing closed at 7:52 PM. The regular meeting was called to order at 8:04 PM. PRESENT: Peltier, Greger, Hanson and McAllister ABSENT: Peloquin, Houle, Gillen Motion made by McAllister, seconded by Greger, to approve the minutes of May 239 19799 after the following corrections are made: Page 1 (1st paragraph) - The northern property will be divided it - These sites would not interfere Page 1 (last paragraph) - should have soil tests submitted it - Perc tests are to be done professionally All aye. Motion Carried.