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HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION
April 14, 2011
Call to Order
Chairman Schumann called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Arcand, Gwynn, Kleissler, Moore, Rosenquist, Schumann
ABSENT: McRoberts
ALSO PRESENT: Bryan Bear, Community Development Director
Dennis Fields, Community Development Assistant
Rachel Juba, Planner
Approval of Minutes of March 24, 2011
Gwynn made motion, Kleissler seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of
March 24, 2011.
All Ayes, Motion carried.
2011 Capital Improvement Proiects
Planner, Rachel Juba, gave the background to the Planning Commission. She explained the
capital improvement projects that were planned for 2011. She explained that the projects need to
be reviewed by the Planning Commission to ensure that they are consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Plan. The projects include playground equipement at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park
and Heritage Ponds Park, street reconstruction projects for South Ethan Ave and Lake Air
Estates Neighborhoods, and construction of well house #6. Rachel explained how each project is
consistent with the comprehensive plan. Staff recommended that that Planning Commission
approve the projects.
Arcand asked if trails would be installed down Ethan Avenue.
Gwynn stated that he has been actively involved with the project as he lives within the
construction area. He stated that they would not be installing trails however they would be
installing speed control measures, such as solor powered speed monitoring signs along Ethan
Avenue.
Rosenquist motioned, Gwynn seconded to approve the Capital Improvement projects as being
consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
All Ayes, motion carried.
Planning Commission Minutes — February 14, 2011
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Review of Commercial and Industrial Desitn Guidelines
Planner, Rachel Juba, gave the background to the Planning Commission. She explained that this
would be an update from previous EDA, Planning Commission, and subcommittee meetings.
Rachel went through each of the sections with the Commission and asked for feedback from the
Planning Commission.
Schumann commented that he thought staff did a nice job. He asked the members of the
subcommittee if they had any additional comments.
The subcommittee members did not have any additions.
Schumann added that the signage portion was good. He thought any project could look tacky
with inappropriate signage.
Schumann motioned, Rosenquist seconded, to approve the draft for recommendation to the City
Council.
All Ayes, motion carried.
Bryan thanked the subcommittee members for the hard work putting together the design
guidelines.
Adjournment
Rosenquist motioned, Kleissler seconded, to adjourn at 7:35 PM
All Ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.
Dennis Fields
Planning Commission Secretary