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PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE VILLAGE OF HUGO SEPTEMBER 12, 1973 The public hearing was called to order at 8:30 PM by Mayor Carlson, who read aloud the notice of public hearing which had been published in the White Bear Press on August 30, 1973. He then introduced the village council members who were; Bjorum, Lease, LaValle, and Leroux, and also the planning commission members present; Spitzer, Paulson, Johnson, and Ehret. Also present was the attorney for the village, Charles Johnson, and village planner, Carl Dale. Mayor Carlson stated the purpose of the hearing was two-fold; to inform the village council of the residents opinions on, and problems with, the proposed zoning ordinance, and to inform the public of what is transpiring. He said the format of the hearing is devised to collect ideas to form the zoning ordinance to be to the best advantage of the Village of Hugo. Each zone would be discussed separately, and residents should check the zoning map for their own particular situation. Dan Spitzer, chairman of the planning commission was the next speaker. He stated that deliberations on zoning actually began a couple of years ago with the formation of the Village of Hugo. At the start of the comprehen- sive plan, public hearings were held to determine residents ideas of what the village should become. It was learned at that time the residents wanted to keep the eastern two-thirds of the village in a rural state. Business- men wanted a small commercial area maintained. The village planner and the planning commission then began the formulation of the comprehensive plan. Mr. Spitzer then referred to a large map showing designated zoning areas. He said according to the zoning map, the agricultural areas conform with what the residents wanted to keep rural. Also, the planning commission wanted the zoning map to be inconformity with the future village sewer system. Charles Johnson, village attorney, spoke next. He Stated that in 1965 the Minnesota Legislature enacted legislation aimed at planning and redevelop- ment in municipalities in Minnesota. Minnesota Statute 462.351 to 462.364 provides municipalities with the necessary powers and procedure for muni- cipal planning. Authority is given to engage in planning activity, provide studies and reports that might be implemented. Municipalities can hire and expend money for outside services, and they also have the authority to establish planning agencies. Mr. Johnson finished by stating that a zoning ordinance, map, and a subdivision ordinance are tools by which the compre- hensive plan would be implemented. Carl Dale, planning consultant hired by the village,said according to the legislature, municipalities cannot zone haphazzardly, but must have a plan. The process is rather involved, and contains four steps. 1. Analysis of the village-economics, land values,population, age structure, social desires, housing, land use, transportation, and village facilities. 2. Public hearings held whereby public can speak their views on what they would like the village to become-goals for the future. 3. A text and map explaining the village plan is prepared. 4. Plan implemented through one tool such as a zoning ordinance.