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HugoAppoints woParks Commissioners Following the resigna- Gabrielli's primary of the stock newslet- of the parks and trails tions of Jim Keithahn interests in serving on ter,MoneyXperts. He in Hugo,and I wanted and Tom Weidt,the the Commission are to is currently a full-time to be a part of the Parks Hugo City Council ensure that there are stock trader and contin- Commission because I recently appointed two open spaces for kids ues to write about the think that I can provide new members to the amidst all the other stock market. valuable input." His Parks and Recreation development taking areas of special interest Commission. After place in the City,to Kirk sees serving on the include expanding the interviewing eight have adequate facilities Parks and Recreation current trails to link all applicants,Dan for the athletic associa- Commission as a way of the developments in Gabrielli and Charles tions that he believes to get involved in com- Hugo together and the E. Kirk were chosen will likely soon arise munity service and to creation of new parks. to begin serving as in Hugo,and to"help give back to the com- Kirk adds,"I'm greatly of the May 11,2005 create an environ- munity. He notes,"I honored to be selected. Commission meeting. ment where every kid think that future and As a new resident,I Both are serving on a in Hugo would have current residents are think I have a good idea City Commission for access to a City park looking toward the of what people who - the first time and are within a safe bike riding government leaders move into Hugo will City Looking To dedicated to ensuring distance." He adds, to have the foresight be looking for as far as Acquire land quality parks and recre- "I'm very enthusiastic and the experience to parks and recreation. ation facilities in Hugo. about serving and help- make decisions that will I think it's important For Parks ing our dynamic and make Hugo an even to build those things Dan Gabrielli developing community. better place to live and as quickly as we can The City of Hugo would like Gabrielli grew up in St. It's an exciting time for work in the coming and to support them as Paul where he spent a Hugo,and being a part decade. I'm a big user much as possible." to acquire land for neighbor- great deal of time at the of what's going on now hood parks,active recreation- playgrounds and recre- will affect the future of al areas,and open spaces. ation centers,describing Hugo as far as making While primarily interested them as"the center of sure we do have the Watering Restrictions in land located in the central the social community open spaces,parks,and portion of the City,any parcel for kids." He adds, athletic facilities that of 20 to 100 acres suitable Hugo residents and property owners who use the "I liked growing up are easily accessible for active recreation purposes with that environment, places for kids." municipal water supply are being asked to help will be considered. Funds for and I'd like to see my conserve water and protect the environment by purchasing this land would kids grow up in that Charles E.Kirk restricting their watering of lawns,trees,or other come from the City's park environment also." He Kirk grew up in vegetation. The days you may water are deter- dedication fund,which is eventually coached Ohio,and moved to mined by your street address. If your address obtained from new develop- youth athletics and Minnesota with his wife ends in an odd number,you may water only on ment in the City. A$2,400 currently coaches his in 1995. They lived in odd-numbered calendar days;if your address ends fee is collected and deposited three children's base- St. Paul and Woodbury in an even number,you may water only on even- into this fund when new resi- ball and hockey teams. before moving to numbered calendar days. An exemption from Following 10 years of Hugo in July 2004. y p dential lots are created. active duty in the Air Kirk has a Bachelor the odd-even restriction of up to 30 days is Force,Gabrielli moved of Philosophy Degree available for new sod, � Anyone who is interested with his wife to White from Cornell College seed,or plantings. You I' j in selling land to the City Bear Lake in 1998 and and a Juris Doctorate may call the Hugo Cityr of Hugo is asked to contact then to Hugo in 2002. degree from Hamline Hall at 651-762-6300 City Administrator Mike He is currently a pilot University School of to be added to a 30-day Ericson at City Hall or Parks with the Minnesota Air Law. He was also the exemption list. Commission member Pete National Guard. founder and operator f Pedersen at 651-426-4126.