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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for February 5,2018 <br /> Page 8 of 10 <br /> Presentation of TGK Auto Sketch Plan <br /> Troy and Alana Kaplan from TGK Automotive were seeking comments on a sketch plan for a <br /> 13,950 square foot motor vehicle repair business on a three acre parcel formerly known as the <br /> "End Zone" site. Planner Rachel Juba explained they would like to expand their business from <br /> their existing leased space at 5241 130th Street in Hugo. The subject property is currently vacant <br /> and zoned Neighborhood Service (NS). In order for the use to be located on the property, it <br /> would need to be rezoned to General Business (C-2). Juba talked about the neighboring property <br /> zoning districts and explained what was permitted in each district. She presented the general <br /> layout showing the building that would be used for repairing vehicles and the parking lot with an <br /> adequate number of spots according to City Code. The Planning Commission and EDA had <br /> reviewed the sketch plan, and Rachel shared their comments on limiting the number of cars <br /> parked outside, screening, building materials, rooftop equipment, lighting, and buffering from <br /> the residential properties. <br /> Weidt invited the owner Troy Kaplan to speak. He explained they had been in Hugo for the past <br /> eight years and have outgrown the site. There is also a TGK located on Rice Street and they are <br /> looking at building their headquarters in Hugo. <br /> Petryk asked about hours and noise. Kaplan responded they use six or seven compressors that <br /> can't be heard if doors closed. <br /> Miron asked how many employees there would be. Kaplan replied they now employ five and he <br /> would bring three from his Rice Street shop and possibly expand to include more technicians. <br /> Klein stated that the rezoning made sense, and it would tie in nicely with the Hugo Equipment <br /> Company and the vacant parcel. He also commented on the drawings that showed minimal <br /> impact to neighboring properties. <br /> Miron said he generally agreed with Klein. He commented on the property being vacant for a <br /> long time and appreciated that thought had been given to buffering. <br /> Discussion on City Assessor Services <br /> Staff had been made aware of City Assessor Dan Raboin's intention to resign after the Local <br /> Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting in April. City Administrator Bryan Bear discussed <br /> with Council plans for moving forward with the City's assessor needs. He stated the City had <br /> been contacted by Chase Peloquin who is with Scandia and Chisago County. He and the Mayor <br /> had met with him and talked about terms that would be similar to existing. Bear explained <br /> another option was to contract with Washington County; however, Hugo had a long history of <br /> using a local assessor, and it has been successful. A county assessor would shift the <br /> accountability to the county, and the Council could also eliminate the local board meetings if so <br /> desired. <br /> Weidt stated he met with Chase, and he seemed like a good fit. He added that the path the City <br /> is on allows the City to provide a good service to the residents. <br /> Klein agreed stating he felt keeping it local would give the City more control. <br />