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LANDFORM <br /> MINNEAPOLIS - PHOENIX <br /> SUMMARY OF OPEN 800C BUTLER SQUARE <br /> 100 NORTH SIXTH STREET <br /> HOUSE HELD MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403 <br /> OFFICE: 612.252.9070 <br /> FEBRUARY 26, 2007 FAX: 612.252.9077 <br /> City of Hugo <br /> 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update <br /> SWOT SUMMARY: <br /> Strengths: <br /> • Hugo's main strength (and what used to be the primary attraction for prospective <br /> newcomers) was it's rural character-opportunities to own a horse, to hobby farm, <br /> to hunt on your own land, to get away from the typical subdivision's quarter-acre <br /> lots and accompanying frustrations with neighbors. Unfortunately, this "Strength" <br /> is fading with city hall's current development—oriented policies. <br /> • 1. Council, 2. Staff, 3.Small town feeling, 4.Snomobile trails, 5. Protection open <br /> space. <br /> • Hugo is not a great place to live. Don't presume that it is. It can become a better <br /> place to live. <br /> • Minimal opportunity for development. Good farmland. Close to White Bear and <br /> Stillwater. Closer to a "Grand" lifestyle, without the land price. Logical road <br /> system-east side. <br /> • Small town feel. Current mix of Rural, Residential, and Commercial. <br /> • Small town, rural atmosphere. Small, community schools. Rural feel of <br /> neighbors. Smaller businesses. Little or no traffic issues. (until recently.) <br /> • Small town- involvement of citizens. Location- a safe place to raise a family. <br /> Opportunity for growth — business development. New schools- we have children <br /> that will start elementary soon. <br /> • The wild life. Great neighbors. Open land for recreation. <br /> Page 1 of 5 <br />