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The development of a livable community is an art as well as a <br />science; the art involves creation or preservation of aesthetic <br />values such as scenic views, avoidance of the dull and common- <br />place, and avoidance of eyesores. Properly located and developed <br />community facilities can add to the charm and enjoyment of living <br />in Hugo and enhance the value and living qualities of individual <br />homes and business sites. <br />The objectives of the Community Facilities Plan, therefore, are <br />to create a desirable living environment, maximize the advantages <br />that Hugo has to offer in the quality of its public schools, parks <br />and public buildings, and to indicate how these are tied in with <br />other elements of the Comprehensive Plan. <br />The following is a listing of specific community facilities: <br />1. Civic Center - This facility would be an enlargement of the <br />present Village Hall and would house the Village offices and <br />council chambers, community meeting room, a small library, <br />and a police facility. The need for this center would not <br />be realized until close to 1990. <br />2. Fire Station - The central facility is now adequate and <br />should remain so in the near future, but during the late <br />1980's it should be enlarged to take over the existing <br />Village Hall facilities. There is a strong likelihood that <br />if projected population figures for the year 2000 are achieved <br />there will be a need for a second facility in the Village. <br />3. Postal Facilities - The present post office in Hugo is <br />considered ample enough to serve the needs of the Village to <br />the year 1990. <br />4. Schools - Assuming the limited population increase no new <br />schools will be needed before 1990. The two existing elementary <br />schools have considerable acreage for expansion purposes. <br />Although the White Bear District does own property in west <br />Hugo, with decreasing enrollments in their other elementary <br />schools, bussing will be pursued to accommodate the short <br />range needs of Hugo. <br />5. Park and Recreation Facilities - Recreational activities are <br />generally divided into two types - active and passive. Active <br />recreation includes such activities as hiking, fishing, base- <br />ball, tennis and the like. Passive recreation includes <br />activities such as picnicking, resting in shaded areas, bird <br />watching, and so on. Facilities for active and passive <br />recreation should be available to the public on three levels: <br />30 <br />