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Planning Commission March 8, 2018 Page 3 Juba next addressed resident questions/concerns on the proposed future trail on Everton Ave. She stated that there is a "goat path" trail connecting the Waters Edge development to Everton Ave. currently in existence. She described that the Comp. Plan shows general areas where trails could go in the future and those trails are planned with either street reconstruction or with development. Erichson added that with a street reconstruction project, trail options are considered with the design of the road. During that process, resident input is encouraged in various meetings. He stated that the City's current reconstruction project, located on Oneka Lake Blvd., has a future trail corridor located along this road. With input from residents, that trail is not being constructed with the road project. Juba added that having a future trail marked within our Comp. Plan doesn't mean that it will be installed right away but opens options for the future, especially if the City would need land dedication or more room for installation of a future trail. Juba also stated that the City does not publicize the proposed trail system map to residents for their use. The map is purely for planning related purposes. She concluded by stating that more trail connections have been highly encouraged from comments received during the Comp. Plan process. Commissioner Tjernlund stated that it was his understanding that the proposed future trails on the map are only used as a guideline at the time of development or as a part of a street reconstruction project to add to the overall trail system within Hugo and connect to existing infrastructure around them. Juba next spoke on Mrs. LaValle-Schostag's comments. She stated that items related to the White Bear Lake lawsuit are not within the Comp. Plan, however, residents can stay informed by watching City Council meetings as Bryan Bear, City Administrator, has been giving updates. Juba also stated that Hugo has enough water to accommodate development occurring within the City and there have been many additions to the Comp. Plan regarding water conservation practices. Erichson stated that one order related to the White Bear Lake lawsuit is that a community must use under 90 gallons of water per day per person and Hugo has already accomplished this goal. Commissioner Tjernlund addressed the audience and stated that the Planning Commission is being updated on the White Bear Lake lawsuit regularly and taking the information in account as new development is proposed. Chair Kleissler stated that she believed the Comp. Plan was well written, has great images, and is easily readable. Regarding resident comments heard, Chair Kleissler stated that she believed the proposed future trail on Everton Ave. should be removed from the map, the City should put out a community wide reminder to slow down as the weather is getting nice and people are out walking, and the City should look at signage along Everton Ave. reminding residents of City ordinances while walking within that area. Commissioner Arcand stated that whether there is a line on a map or not, residents will walk in that location. He stated that there is already a path from constant use from residents in that area and it will continue to be used with the surrounding developments. Arcand believed having a trail there in the future might make it safer for pedestrians, home owners, and those driving down that road. Commissioner Tjernlund stated that he would like the future trail along Everton Ave. removed from the map because he believed there were enough trails in that area where connections could still be made while respecting that neighborhood and their wishes. Commissioner Tjernlund commented that he believed the Comp. Plan, overall, was well done.