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4 MAY 10, 1977 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HUGO CITY WOUNCIL "SYSTEMS STATEMENT" The meeting was called to order by acting Mayor Dan Spitzer, at 8:08 P.M. PRESENT: City Council — Spitzer, Sch].etty, irsfeld, and Vail. Planning Commission — Ehret, Greger, and Peltier City Attorney — Charles Johnson City Engineeb — Howard Kuusisto Planner — Carl Dale Metropolitan Council — Jerry Bell, Parks and Open Space Jack Frost, Waste Management Chuck BallentineHousing Bob Ranta, Coordinator Spitzer stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the systems statement with personnel from the Metro Council, and its bearing on the planning process of Hugo. Ranta stated that the legislature passed the Land Planning Act in 1976, with units of government having to develop a comprehesive plan. The systems statement is only a pre— liminary statement; the final statement to be approved by July 1, 1977. Adopted policies cannot be changed, however, the issue of interpretation of policies are types of things that can be discussed. POPULATION The population and housing forecasts indicate where the community is placed with respect to the Development Framework Chapter of the Metropolitan Development Guide. Hugo is considered a rural center, not an area of urban development between now and 1990. Forecoasts will be included in the final systems statement. Before they can be included, there has to be a public hearing. Hearing set for May 19, 1977 at 3:00 P.M., Metropolitan Coundil chambers. Revised forecasts will be submitted in the Fall. Carl Dale asked under what conditions should Hugo provide for modest housing, and if there is a need to standardize housing in the community. Chuck Ballentine responded that Hugo would have to allow for small lot sizes on severed land, and a provision for' more modest units to be built. Carl Dale stated that Hugo has a comprehensive plan, and is quite adequate. Ranta stated that Jim Martin will hold workshops to help and advise communities. Let the record show that the following questions and commments are the rsult of the Special Meeting on the systems statement held on April 26, 1977. HIGHWAYS — TRANSPORTATION POLICY PLAN Spitzer stated he would like the following concerns carried back to the staff of the Metropolitan Council: What sort of plan is being contemplated for Forest Lake to and from urban metropolitan area? It could serve the City of Hugo. No additional access is currently planned for I-35. Is there a possibility that a feed— er road be installed at 170th Street? The 25,500 person trips beginning or ending in Hugo is not a realistic figure. Metro will need to receive population household and employment data from Hugo by traffic assignment zone. Hugo would like this statement clarified. Hugo would like to know who would bear the cost of a census survey. Ranta stated there is grant money available.