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E I City Focus Goals: From Page 1 In addition to these highway de- gies for another industrial park in City parks and waterfowl shooting velopments,the City will continue the Northern Gateway — west of regulations on Bald Eagle Lake. to study the expansion of multi- Highway 61 from 165th Street to The City will also be actively use trails,including its sidewalks. 180th Street. seeking other recreational oppor- tunities and programs that could Goal#2:Public Safety In addition, City staff members benefit the residents of Hugo. ` Y^ With a population of more than have been directed to continue 10,000 residents,the City of Hugo to take a look at economic trends Goal #5: Comprehensive continues to review fire depart- regarding rental-housing issues Plan Update Tornado ment staffing and long-term pro- and foreclosure trends in Hugo. Pending approval from the Metro- gramming needs. In 2009 this City staff members have already politan Council,the City will im- Anniversary review will include determining started a dialogue on the topic plement its new Comprehensive if two daytime firefighters should with various homeowners' asso- Plan. Prepared with the help of Memorial Event be added to the Hugo Fire Depart- ciations and property managers. staff, Council, Planning Commis- ment staff and discussing the pos- "I feel that the City of Hugo has sion, Parks Commission and the The public is invited sible funding of a full-time fire been really proactive in handling Economic Development Author- marshal and/or fire chief for the the impact of empty properties," ity — along with input from the to attend a one-year City. notes Nick Reider,property man- residents of the City — the new anniversary event to ager with New Concepts Manage- Plan includes updates on trans- The City will also be consider- ment Group,Inc.(part of Heritage portation and utilities along with observe and remember ing sprinkler requirements for fire Ponds Condominium Associa- zoning maps and subdivision or- last year's storm. The protection in new residential and tion). "Hugo is showing other dinances for Hugo. commercial properties in Hugo. communities how it should be event will be held at done." Goal #6: Long-Term Recov- St. John the Baptist Goal#3: Continue With Eco- ery Service Committee nomic Development Goal#4: Parks Projects Formed after the tornado of May Church, 14383 Forest The City continues to consider the The most visible parks project in 25, 2008, this Committee will Boulevard North. The certification of a Downtown Tax 2009 will be the continued con- continue to support victims with Increment Financing (TIF) Dis- struction of the Rice Lake Park fund disbursements through June date and details will trict. Key projects in the down- Athletic Complex. In addition to 2009. The group is also taking be determined by the town redevelopment area(such as this, Council and Parks Commis- an active role in the planning of Carpenter's,End Zone and Ricci's) sion members will discuss and de- a one-year anniversary memorial Anniversary Event will need to be put in place before termine the City's position on the event to take place at St. John the Committee. As the anni- certification will occur. The City following topics: archery within Baptist Church. will also develop long-term strate- City limits,hunting regulations in versary approaches, please look at the City's website and/or The Update From The long-Term Recovery Service Committee Citizen for updates on ,T The Long-Term Recovery Ser- its Sod Program. First introduced in fall of 2008, the event. vice Committee was established this Program provides a dumping site for old fill; after the May 25, 2008 torando to a group of volunteers also help install new sod at support victims with fund disburse- homes affected by the tornado. This Program re- ments. The Committee meets on duces the cost of the sod by more than 25 percent Tuesdays at 7:30 am at the Hugo City compared to regular retail prices. Anyone in- Hall. The Committee's next scheduled meetings terested in the Sod Program should contact their are: March 24,April 7, April 21, May 5, May case worker. 12,May 19,May 26 and June 2. Those families affected by the tornado are assigned caseworkers For further questions regarding the Long-Term who will assist with financial needs. All needs Recovery Service Committee, please contact are met appropriately and confidentially. This Shelly Clasen at Hugo City Hall 651-762-6317 or spring the Committee will once again implement visit the City's website for updates and details. c t