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Planning Report from the Planning Commission Tom Weidt Appointed To Planning Commission In those early years,Malaski was instrumental in On March 7,2005 the Hugo City Council appoint- setting goals for the City. Later,in her position ed Tom Weidt as the newest member of the Hugo as Vice Chair, she was able to work toward meet- Planning Commission. This appointment filled ing some of those same goals. During her tenure 'q the vacancy created by the retirement of Sandy on the Planning Commission, she was actively Malaski. Weidt was a member of the Hugo Parks involved in the development of several projects, Commission for the past four years and during that including the new City Hall and Fire Department. time was instrumental in planning and construc- She also addressed the City's need for items rang- tion of Beaver Ponds and the Oneka Lake Park. ing from senior housing and a community center to Torn Weidt "Members of the City Council were very impressed a new elementary school and updating of landscape with his performance on the Parks Commission," ordinances. Schumann comments, "She was a bal- notes Hugo Community Development Director anced thinker. She always had her own opinion Bryan Bear. He adds, "It's because of the very about things,but then she would listen to the pub- good job he did on the Parks Commission that he lic and often reverse her decision based on what f got this recognition." she heard. She's one of those people that remem- bers first that she's aP ublic servant and second that Malaski steps Down As Planning she's going to lend her expertise to the City." Commission Vice Chair Sandy Malaski stepped down from her position as Looking back,Malaski notes,"I knew it was my Planning Commission Vice Chair at the end of her day to have a say and to paint the City...I'd say I second term. Her involvement with the City of took out my rainbow colors and I saw a vision and Hugo is extensive and began long before her years I went for it." To those who are members of the Sandy Malaski on the Planning Commission. "Sandy's previous Planning Commission,Malaski says,"Everybody work laid the groundwork for her experience; she has something to offer;we need a variety of people, already had a good feel for what the City was all on the Commission and new perspective because about,"says Planning Commission Chair Dave there is a lot of growing yet to be done in Hugo." Schumann. Meeting Rooms In Hugo Watering Restrictions Commissioners Available For Rental Hugo residents and property owners who use the Heeded The City of Hugo now has two meeting rooms municipal water supply are being asked to help available for rental: conserve water and protect the environment by The City of Hugo cur- rently has two openings -Oneka Room at City Hall restricting their watering of lawns,trees,or other on each of the follow- -Rice Lake Centre at the new Public Works vegetation. The days you may water are deter- ing: facility mined by your street address. If your address -Parks and The rooms can be used for meetings,corporate ends in an odd number,you may water only on Recreation events,parties,or even a small wedding. The odd-numbered calendar days;if your address ends Commission rental fee is $100 for Hugo residents and$200 in an even number,you may water only on even- -Historical for non-residents, and each room seats 90- numbered calendar days. An exemption from the Commission 100 people. Chairs and tables are provided; odd-even restriction of up da to 30 s is Y any additional equipment or furniture is the For more information available for new sod, , responsibility of the renter. Interested indi- or an application, con- seed,or plantings. You tact the Hugo City Hall viduals or groups must fill out an application, may call the Hugo City at 651-763-6300,or sign a rental agreement,and pay a key and r damage depositFor more information, Hall at 651-762-6300 . or to , visit the City's web site to be added to a 30-day at www.ci.hugo.mn.us. reserve either room, contact Eileen Ottney at City Hall, 651-762-6310. exemption list.