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Council Meeting Minutes for February 2, 2026 Page 6 of 8 Approve Temporary Liquor License for Hugo American Legion for Snow Drag Races on Egg Lake February 28, 2026 The Hugo American Legion had applied for a Temporary Liquor License for February 28, 2026, to serve alcohol at the Snow Drag Races. Sales would take place in a beer tent. Those entering the tent would be carded and wristbands would be issued to those 21+ years of age. The Legion submitted a completed application, fee, and liquor liability insurance for the event. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Temporary Liquor License for the Hugo American Legion for the Snow Drag Races on February 28, 2026. Approve Donation to the Hugo Fire Department from the Hugo American Legion The Hugo American Legion had requested to donate $1,000 to the Hugo Fire Department from pull-tab proceeds for equipment and training. All donations to the Fire Department need to be approved by the Council. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the donation of $1,000 to the Hugo Fire Department. Frenchman Village Concept Plan Maplewood Development requested review and comments on a sketch plan for the properties generally located in the area south of Frenchman Road/CSAH 8 and west of Highway 61. The property totals approximately 97 acres, and the sketch plan shows single-family homes (140 units), townhomes (150 units), and various commercial businesses (95,000 square feet). The portion of the property at the southwest corner of Highway 61 and CSAH 8/Frenchman Road is guided by the Downtown Plan and design guidelines. Community Development Director Rachel Juba reminded Council that comments on a sketch plan are informal and non-binding. Juba provided the Council details on the proposed development. The 2040 Land Use Plan guides commercial, low-density residential, and mixed use at the corner of CSAH 8 and TH 61, and the current zoning matches the Comprehensive Plan for that area. The C-2 zoning is for most commercial uses, and C-1 is more pedestrian-oriented and can include high-density residential. The proposed development reduces the amount of commercial land along the County road but does have commercial on the east and west ends. The plan extends existing townhouse development to the west and proposes single-family housing east of Oneka Parkway, with screening such as berms, ponds, and landscaping recommended along CSAH 8. It was noted that the property has been marketed for several years under the current land use plan without success and that a shift toward residential uses is more viable based on market demand. A clubhouse with a pool and a four-acre park at the extension of Fenway Boulevard are proposed as neighborhood amenities. Some off-street trails will connect to the Hardwood Creek Trail. Staff recommends additional buffering between nearby homes and the Metropolitan Council lift station due to occasional odor concerns. The Parks Commission had reviewed the plan and supported the proposed park’s location and the trail network connecting to existing routes and the future park. They requested that the developer provide approximately five acres of usable parkland to accommodate future amenities such as athletic fields, courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas. The Commission would also like to see better trail connections to the Clearwater Cove neighborhood.