HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972.11.29 PC Minutes HUGO PLANNING PROGRESS REPORT FOR NOVEMBER
November 29 , 1972
MEMORANDUM
To : Hugo Village Council
From : Design Planning Associates , Inc .
Subject : Progress Report on Hugo Comprehensive Planning Program
Activities of the Planning Consultant for the month of November were
primarily confined to the Goals , Policy , and Standards phase of the
program. A planning questionnaire was prepared for public distri -
bution at the Hugo public meeting on the Village plan which was
held on November 8th at the Hugo Elementary School . (This public
meeting served as the study meeting for November . ) These question-
naires , when filled out and returned , are to provide citizen input
and direction in the formulation of community goals and policy.
The public planning meeting held on November 8th produced a good
turnout of concerned citizens . (Approximately 150 persons . )
The verbal input of the residents was quite helpful , although
heavily directed in the areas of sewers , assessments , etc . There
seems to be great concern by the people as to whom is going to pay
how much for future utility services . The number of questionnaires
returned thus far is very disappointing . (As of this date only
twelve questionnaires have been returned . ) Hopefully , more will be
returned in early December in order that more concrete direction in
forming goals might be achieved .
Consultant planner met with Mr. Howard Kuusisto , Village Engineer ,
on November 7th to discuss the timetable for the provision of sewer
service to various sections of the Village . The availability of
expanded public water service was also discussed . Mr. Kuusisto
was kind enough to loan us his sewer service area map in order that
it could be used at the public meeting . The engineer ' s plans will
also be considered in developing the Comprehensive Plan for Hugo .
Activities of the consultant in December will be primarily devoted
to tabulating the questionnaires and arriving at a concensus of
final goals and policy with the Planning Commission . The December 13th
Planning Commission study meeting will be devoted to finalizing
goals , plus discussing the need for staging (phasing) Hugo ' s growth
with a member of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Council staff.