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I.1 L A N D F 0 R M From Site to Fini,: i 105 South Fifth Avenue Suite 513 Minneapolis, MN 55401 TO: Hugo City Council FROM: Mary Matze through Kendra Lindahl, Landform DATE: March 29, 2018 for the April 2, 2018 City Council Meeting RE: 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Background • • Tel: 612-252-9070 Fax: 612-252-9077 www.landform.net In 2017, the City initiated the planning process to update the 2030 Comprehensive Plan that was completed in 2008. As part of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update, the City has held several meetings with residents, Commissions, and Council to gather feedback and understand community priorities and what has changed since that time. 2. March 8' - Planning Commission Meeting The Planning Commission reviewed the Comprehensive Plan and held a public hearing on March 8, 2018. Seven people spoke at the public hearing. Two people commented on items that were not related to the Comprehensive Plan document and five people commented on the proposed trail shown going north on Everton Avenue from County Road 8/Frenchman Road. Staff addressed comments from residents about the unrelated items noted in the public hearing. Residents that live on the large lots on Everton Avenue were opposed to a proposed trail shown along Everton Avenue because they felt that there is a lot of activity on the road today and that showing a future trail may invite more people to use the road. The residents stated that there are people walking from the townhomes north of them to Everton Avenue. Staff noted that throughout the process residents have requested more trail connections and more trails in general. This connection is a result of that feedback. Planning Commissioners noted that the road is public and people will continue to walk there regardless of whether or not the proposed trail is shown on the plans. Staff clarified that trails are usually constructed if/when the adjacent properties develop or when streets are reconstructed. As part of a reconstruction project, it is City policy to meet with adjacent residents to discuss the street improvement project, including any planned trails. At that time, the Council would look at the Comprehensive Plan, listen to resident feedback, and make the decision on whether or not to include the trail in a street improvement project. The Commission noted removing the trail from the plan does not eliminate the possibility of the trail being constructed in the future. Planning Commissioners voted 4-2 in favor of recommending approval of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update. Staff clarified with Commissioners that voted against recommending approval of the Comprehensive Plan that in fact, they were supportive of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update, but were not in favor of a trail being shown along Everton Avenue north of Frenchman Road. Landform®, SensiblyGreen° and Site to Finish are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services, LLC.