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JULY 2, 1979 6.1 Ordinance Committee The Ordinance Committee will meet Thrusday evening, July 5, 1979, at 7:00 P.M. Attorney Johnson coutioned the Council that the legislature is in the process of studying subdivisions, land divisions and zoning and re- commends that no revisions of present laws should be considered until their plans are finalized. Clerk instructed to obtain copies of House File 1352-A-S and distribute then to the Council and Planning Commission. LaValle said they should concern themselves with this matter and be pre- pared to make some constructive comments. The Use in RB Zoning districts was discussed. The Ordinance Committee was directed to act on the matter of developing a modification of the zoning ordinance to require site plan approval for CB and RB districts. 6.2 Planning Commission Mike McAllister said a Planning/Development Questionnaire has been received from Carl Dale for study and revision. It is the intention of the Planning Commission to study this matter at special meetings held at 6:00 P.M. on regular meeting nights. City Attorney advised Council that there is more grant money available to develop a Com- prehensive Plan. McAllister said that the City would be encouraged to provide 125 modestly prices housing units. He also stated he felt every tax payer in Hugo should be given the opportunity to answer this questionaire, or a revised version of it. County wants Councils feel- ings on incentive planning. City Attorney and Engineer instructed to prepare comments pro and con. MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by Vail, to authorize the Clerk to purchase from the Stillwater Book and Stationery Company, a 3M Copier, Model 051 for $199.50 and the necessary supply of paper, for use by the police and fire departments. VOTING FOR: LaValle, Spitzer and Vail MOTION CARRIED Council instructed city maintenance crew to obtain gravel from Fisher pit in order to level floor in building leased by the City from Mrs. Traeger to store City Trucks. The question of the zoning in the flood plains area come under discus- sion. City Engineer was requested to draw up some guidelines regarding construction in flood plains. Areas are now designated A, B, C, or D and need some clarification. The City Engineer is to provide the Planning Commission with the necessary information so that they can reasonably interpret the flood management maps. MOTION: Spitzer made motion, seconded by Vail, that the City Clerk be directed to notify the Rice Creek Watershed District and the Department of Natural Resources that the City wishes to be notified prior to the issuance of any permits that may be contemplated with the City. (over)