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CITY OF HUGO MEMORANDUM TO: City Council & Commissions FROM: Mike Ericson, City Administrator Chris Petree, Public Works Director Bryan Bear, Community Development Director SUBJECT: City of Hugo: City Council & Commissions Bus Tour DATE: May 4, 2006 BACKGROUND: TOUR OF NEW ONEKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The City Council and Commission members are invited to attend a tour of the Oneka Elementary School. The school is nearing completion and will be open in the Fall of 2006. Land for the school was donated by Len Pratt and Pulte Homes, creating a unique partnership between two developers, the City and the School District. The City has contributed $1,000,000 toward the construction of the extra large gymnasium so that it can be used as a community facility. HERITAGE PONDS Heritage Ponds is a 334 unit residential development with a mix of town homes and single family residences. Density bonuses were granted by the City to allow for the townhomes to be constructed near the eastern end of the development. Higher density development may be appropriate in this location, considering that on property across Elmcrest to the east, the City of Lino Lakes has industrial development indicated on its comprehensive plan. The architecture of the Centex townhomes has improved dramatically from earlier developments and include a good use of materials and colors. The rear of the buildings could be improved. The City spent extra effort to ensure that the single-family development was not repetitive in nature. Variations in color, architectural styles, and floor plans were required by the City. The Planning Commission and the City Council should determine if that effort was successful.