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1 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 1976 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Spitzer at 8:03 P.M. Attending were Spitzer, Ehret, Peloquin, Peltier, and Greger. Also attending was Bill Schwab, Washington County Planner. Mr. Rosenquist was absent. Motion made by Peltier, seconded by Peloquin, to approve the minutes of September 8, 1976 meeting. All aye. Motion carried. Motion made by Peloquin, seconded by Peltier, to approve the minutes of the September 22, 1976 meeting after changing the word jurisdic- tional on page 4 to read judicial. Page 5 (Francis Peltier) fifth paragraph,first sentence should read nineteen acres zoned Conser- vancy. Last line should read part of it is suitable for home sites. All aye. notion carried. Open Space - Bald Eagle Yr. Larry Holmberg from Ramsey County Open Space was in attendance stating their reasons for wanting the acquisition of certain areas for Open Space park. Most of the property Already`purchased is in Ramsey County. Mr. Holmberg presented maps indicating tine land wished to be acquired, and the land already owned for the proposed park. Mr. Holmberg indicated that nothing could be done unless approved by the City Council of Hugo. Certain problems were raised as to the increase in traffic flow, and the valuation increase or decrease of surrounding properties. A traffic count made in 1974 indicated there was a count of 750 cars per day. On Ethan Avenue 300 cars per day. Open Space claims there would be an increase of approxi- mately 130 to 150 cars per day according to the season. As to the value of property, Mr. Hdmberg could not give a legitimate answer.. Discussion was opened to the public. Pete Peterson: How will the city of Hugo be compensated for loss of taxes? Holmberg: First year 100% of taxes would be paid. Compensation to run for a period of 5 years. Pete Peterson: I live in Oak Shore Park and we have a marina used by residents including children. How do you propose to police the area? Holmberg: Matter would have to be negotiated between Hugo and county concerned. Kay Jenson: How can the lake handle additional traffic? Holmberg: We can limit the number of boats by space provided by access to the lake. We plan on putting no more launches other than the one that already exists. Paul Santori: Mr. Santori presented a written statement regarding his study of the proposed Open Space acquisition for the Planning Commission records. Dispensed with the reading of whole report.