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I`INUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THr HUGO PLANNING COP0MISSION March 14, 1979 The Commission met at 7:00 PPA" for an informal interview with residents interested in filling the vacancies on the Planning Commission. PRESENT: ''eloquin, Greger, Gillen, DcAllister and Ehret ABSENT: Peltier JAMS BREVIG - :YARD III Brevig stated that he is familiar with the city's procedures and ordi- nances, and with Rice Creek Watershed. He has attended Planning and Council meetings, and knows how the system works. His resume is on file in City Hall. Peloquin asked if the ordinances were too restric- tive or not restrictive enough. Brevig stated that they were not re- strictive enough in most ways. Brevig felt Hugo needed more industrial growth, and needed the population to obtain funds from the state. Brevig stated that certain segments of the population were represented, but some individuals have been harassed. He thought Hugo should esta- blish a better working relationship with :-rice Creek and Metro Council. He stated that Hugo was the only community that keeps their own records rather than forwarding to Washington County for storage. RICHIARD BIRRENBACH - Not present JIM HOULE - IJARD I Mr. Houle's resume is on file at City Hall. He stated that he has been a resident of Hugo for 37 years, and works at the 1st State Bank of Hugo. He stated that he is familiar with the people, layout of the land, problems of the city, and is interested in serving the community. He stated that he has previously served as secretary to the Planning Commis- sion. Houle felt that the city needed more industrial growth. He stated that the Planning Commission and City Council listened to the people, in most cases. BILL HANSON - WARD III Mr. Hanson's resume is on file at City Hall. Hanson has been a reside -lit of Hugo for .five years, and he stated he would like to be involved in the progression of the community. Hanson presently serves on the Ordi- nance Committee. Hanson would like to see industrial development for tax base. He can see room for growth in the residential area in two to three years. He felt that the city is trying to respond to the peo- ple's needs. BILI: POFERL - `.:ARD I Mr. Poferl is a cabinet maker and owns his own business. IIe felt he could be of help to the city because of his dealings with contractors. At this point, he is unfamiliar with the codes of the city, but would be willing to get involved.