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Council Meeting Minutes for June 1, 2026 Page 5 of 8 He also described incidents of harassment, stating this is not consistent with being a good neighbor. He concluded that whether Terry is a good person is irrelevant, as the facility is not compatible with a residential environment. Art Ludeke, Terry’s father, stated that John speeds on the road. He said Terry installed speed bumps, owns the road, pays the taxes, and maintains it, while John has an easement. He added that Terry has been in business for 15 years, is an asset to the community, and spends significant money locally. He stated that issues began after John stopped working for Terry and Terry purchased the property west of John’s. He noted that Terry is installing a $40,000 driveway to address concerns. Art expressed support for a five-year renewal and said requiring inspections every three months seemed like harassment. Cory Triemert, 17525 Henna Avenue North, stated he supports the business and sees no issues. He said the shop has been a positive asset, with Terry contributing to the City, farmers, and agricultural activity. He emphasized the importance of keeping services local and stated the shop operates responsibly. He said forcing changes would increase costs, cause downtime, and burden operations. Brent Krause, 17590 Henna Avenue North, stated he has no issues as Terry’s neighbor and that Terry is willing to help others. He questioned whether there was more than one complainant, noting that no one he knew had concerns. Brent Husfeldt, 7495 195th Street North, Forest Lake, said he lives on a dead-end road with many issues, stating that it is part of living in the country. He discussed plowing his field at night and receiving complaints from neighbors. He said he has known Terry since he moved in. He commented on neighbors driving 30–50 miles per hour down the road, stating traffic has slowed since Terry installed the speed bumps. He said Terry gets along with everyone except one neighbor and that getting along with neighbors is part of living in the country. Frank Puleo, 6375 165th Street North, a former Council member, said he served on the committee that drafted the IUP ordinance. He stated that economic conditions and timing can make compliance difficult and that new neighbors may object to existing uses. He expressed support for a five-year renewal. John Lutz, 8050 157th Street North, explained he has farmed in Hugo since he was a child and has seen many changes, including times when he received complaints about his business. He commented that Terry works on large vehicles that would not be appropriate to repair in a typical in-town garage. He described times Terry had helped him and said he is trying to protect his business just as Terry is trying to protect his. Jeremy L’Allier, 7130 177th Street North, stated he was the first to receive an IUP, which was issued for two years. He said every two years he had to go through a rigorous renewal process and questioned whether the standards shift when complaints are made. He said it is difficult to remain compliant when expectations change. Joe Riel, 1627 County Road H2, White Bear Township, owner of White Bear Lawn and Snow,