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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 March Newsletter Hugo City Hall • 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North • Hugo, Minnesota 55038 Citv Sets Goals For 2005 At its February 7,2005 meeting,the Hugo City notice of the application status sometime during the Council approved its City Focus Goals for the first half of 2005. If accepted,this grant will be upcoming year. This year,Hugo residents were applied toward redevelopment on the east side of once again invited to attend the goal-setting ses- TH 61. In addition,this goal will focus on identify- sion. While participation at the meeting was not ing a location for a future industrial park. as high as it has been in past years,many residents did provide input at public outreach initiatives held Continue to develop and throughout the community in 2004. In fact,Hugo GOAL#2 implement transportation Mayor Fran Miron notes,"Some of the goals that planning. Transportation we've identified are a direct result of input received planning is one of the top goals for the City in at the public outreach initiatives."The following are 2005. Mayor Miron notes, "There has been strong the top ten goals for the City of Hugo in 2005: support at the state and federal levels as well as locally through our coalition;we want to continue to f, I i Focus on economic develop- advance these efforts." He emphasizes the impor- Ment. The City has already tance of the goal and adds,"Because it takes so long applied for a Community to address or find resolution to transportation needs, Development Block Grant(CDBG)and will receive we need to stay on top of the issue and plan ahead." 2005 Goals:See Page 4 Wow! Hugo Couple Celebrates 80th Wedding Anniversary At its February 22, Representatives Ray I 2005 meeting,the Hugo Vanderveer and Matt City Council gave Dean,and a member special recognition to of U.S. Representative the 80th wedding anni- Mark Kennedy's staff. versary of long-time State Senator Michele ' residents Clarence and Bachman sent a video- Mayme Vail. Married taped message. •: on February 17, 1925, _ the Vails are the Ion- The couple renewed gest living married their vows at St. John couple in Minnesota the Baptist Church Clarence and Mayme mail posed for a photograph and the second lon- and held a party at the after receiving gifts and accolades from local and state gest in the United new American Legion. officials. They are shown here surrounded by their States. Other govern- Clarence, 98,and children and local dignitaries,including State Repre- sentatives Ray Vandeveer and Matt Dean, Washington ment officials present Mayme,96,have six County Commissioner Dennis Hegberg,Rochelle included Washington children, 39 grandchil- Dodge from Representative Mark Kennedy's office and County Commissioner dren, 98 great-grand- members of the Hugo City Council. The Hugo resi- Dennis Hegberg, State children,and 32 great- dents have been married for 80 years. 801h Anniversary:See Page 3 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. EDA ON"_N_ Gets Down To Business The Hugo Economic located in Hugo's Bald Catherine Anderson,the "Working with the Development Authority Eagle Industrial Park, EDA is helping them City staff, Council and (EDA)is responsible was provided by John find ways to rebuild the administration has been for economic develop- and Joel Schwieters. restaurant and make it very positive;they've ment issues in the City, The company produces an anchor in the City's been helpful." He also concentrating in three pre-fabricated con- downtown redevelop- comments,"The EDA The EDA meets on areas: keeping busi- struction components, ment. "Carpenter's has has been very proactive nesses in the commu- millwork and finish been very supportive and open to suggestions; the third Monday nity,helping existing carpentry for residential of the community;they they've been pleasant to businesses that want housing. The company really want to be part work with." of the month at to expand and attract- is planning to add a of the team in Hugo," ing new businesses to fourth building this states Hugo City Members of the EDA 8:30 a.m. Hugo. summer to its campus in Council member Mike have also begun to dis- the Industrial Park. Granger. He adds,"The cuss the need for more The EDA began to act EDA is working with office space within the on these goals by meet- The EDA continues to them to be sure that city. The Commission ing at the Schwieters work toward its goal happens." specifically notes a need Companies on February of helping existing for housing professional 22,2005. At this recent businesses by teaming Mike Anderson is tenants—such as attor- business retention visit, up with Carpenter's pleased with the prog- neys,accountants and a tour of the company's Restaurant. Working ress made to date with physicians—in a cam- three-building campus, with owners Mike and the EDA and notes, pus-type setting. HU90 City H811 Garden Nuuo Kidz 'n Biz Fest Fun For The Entire Family 4; 9-p— ing hborFood News&Re ClubHeeds Your Nelpj The first-ever Hugo Kidz `n Biz Fest,presented byThe Hugo City Hall Garden Club is looking for Your Neighborhood News&Report and the Hugo residents to volunteer to assist with the landscap- Business Association,will be held on Sunday,plan for the City Hall. Volunteers are needed April 17 from 1:30-4:00 p.m. at the AmericanApril 17, ,, for a variety of tasks–planting,watering,fertil- Legion Hall. "The event will bring together busi- izing,pruning,and general nesses and residents of Hugo for a few hours of The event will maintenance. Work is magic and mayhem," says Louis Melamed,pub- scheduled to begin in late lisher of Your Neighborhood News&Report. bring together Mayor early June. For more information,contact The Kidz `n Biz Fest will feature unusual and businesses and Carolyn Kay at 651-429- unique carnival games,raffle prizes and a choco- 7389 or June Young at late chip cookie bake-off. The afternoon will be residents of Hugo 651-429-3887. topped off with an award-winning magic show,to be performed by The Great Loudini,where Hugo for a few hours of Mayor Fran Miron has agreed to be sawed in half. 801h Anniversary:From Page 1 Mayor Miron is eager to take part in the trick and magic and mayhem great-grandchildren. They met in the eighth grade notes, "I'm anxious for Louis to implement his and were married while attending high school magic; sawing me in half will allow me to be in on Sunday,April 17 ;n White Bear Lake. They still live in the house two places at one time." Admission to the Kidz vhere Clarence was raised. The City's proclama- `n Biz Fest is free and is made possible because from 1:30-4:00 p.m. tion offered its"sincere congratulations on this of generous support from the Hugo Business most distinguished and deserving event honoring Association,the Hugo Economic Development the sanctity of marriage." Authority and the City of Hugo. Not News From The 2005 Goals:From Page 1 Fire Department , , Provide Basic life Support [BLS)ambulance service. Meetings on this topic have Nugo Fire Department To Conduct already taken place with members of the Hugo Fire Department. The Hugo City Council has made a CPR Classes commitment to move forward with BLS in an effort to provide extended service to the community. The Hugo Fire Department is making plans to conduct its second session of CPR classes later Finalize downtown redevelop- this year. Interested residents are asked to call ` meet and design guidelines. the Hugo City Hall at 651-763-6300 and leave The goal is to finalize the their names. They will be contacted when further development of architectural and site design stan- details regarding the classes are available. dards that began in September 2003. The goal remains to create a commercial area that will respect Four Daytime Firefighters Needed local traditions and fit in with the character of the community. Construction on an integral part of the The Hugo Fire Department P, downtown redevelopment, CSAH 8/14,is scheduled currently has openings for to begin in the summer. four firefighters who would be available during daytime Complete muhiple parks hours. Complete informa- projects. This goal includes tion and applications are acquiring land for a ball field available at the Hugo City complex and other property for the development or Hall. redevelopment of Creekview,Diamond Point East and Rice Lake Park. This goal also includes pro- viding parks signage and updating the master parks plan. RememberO Determine appropriate storm ` " ' water management. Work Recycle'. toward this goal got underway at the January 24,2005 Hugo City Council meeting where a storm water capital improvement and util- Year-round Household Hazardous Waste ity fee system was presented. This goal will focus Center Now Open on both projects and funding of future storm water A recycling A year-round household hazardous waste col- management needs in the City. lection center for Hugo residents,operated by container is available Washington County, is now open at 1900 Hadley Plan for Hugo Centennial. Avenue North in Oakdale. Hours of operation are: Through its continued from your refuse haul- Tuesdays: 12 noon—7 p.m. research with the office of the Thursdays: 9 a.m.—2 p.m. Secretary of State,the Hugo Historical Commission er or by calling City Saturdays: 9 a.m—2 p.m. has determined that the official incorporation date Residents may also check out the"Reuse Room" of the City was August 15, 1906. The Commission Hall at 651-762-6300. where free paint,automotive products,cleaners will participate in planning for this upcoming cel- and other products are available. For more infor- ebration. mation,call 651-430-6655. Continue to advance = Phone Number Correction For Waste �' I ' metropolitan council Management Environmental Services The area code for the phone number of Waste tMCES)improvements. The MCES has made a Management,one of Hugo's licensed refuse haul- commitment to provide necessary improvements ers,was incorrectly listed in the January 2005 regarding the City's sewer capacity issues. This issue of Your Hugo City Report. The correct goal is designed to ensure that the City continues its phone number is 763-890-1100. 2005 Goals:See Page 5 riCommissionu o sto ca ets J Goals For 0 At its February meeting,the Good Neighbor Days in June. any key historical dates or infor- Hugo Historical Commission mation they may have regarding determined their top three goals 3. Continue with oral histories Hugo's history. for 2005: project. As a result of the pre- sentation by Jim Fogerty from the For more information about the 1. Planning for the 2006 Hugo Minnesota Historical Society in Hugo Historical Commission, or • Centennial. The Commission January,the Commission deter- if you would like to help by volun- met on Saturday,March 5 to mined that they need to develop teering, donating your historical The Historical brainstorm for projects and events a mission statement for their oral items, or providing an oral his- for the Centennial celebration, history project. Once this is com- tory, contact City Administrator Commission and plans to meet with the Hugo plete,they will continue to col- Mike Ericson at 651-762-6312 meets regularly on City Council on March 28 to lect oral histories from long-and or Pam Videen at 651-762-5608. present their ideas. short-time Hugo residents. The Commission meets regularly the third Tuesday on the third Tuesday of the month of the month at 2. Good Neighbor Days prepara- The Hugo Historical Commission at 7:00 p.m. tion. The Commission will once continues to welcome residents' 7:00 P.M. again have a display at Hugo's photos, documents,journals,and 2005 Goals:From Page 4 Update O CSAN 8/14 work with the Metropolitan Council so that these needed improvements become a reality. Realignment P Continue to monitor rural Sandy Cullen,of preservation needs.With Washington County's this goal,the Council intends ROAD Transportation to adopt and implement a rural preservation strat- egy that will become a new component of the w D R K Division,reports that City's zoning ordinance. This strategy will help A H E A D construction plans and to maintain the rural character and preserve open environmental permits space in Hugo. are being finalized,with The State environ- approvals expected this mental review process summer. All prop- Communicate disaster pre- erty owners affected by � paredness training. The was completed in November 2004 with the project have been Hugo Fire Department com- contacted, appraisals pleted its disaster preparedness training in 2004 and the Washington County is ready to communicate this plan to the community. Board's Negative are in process, and all A town hall meeting will be held in 2005 to explain Declaration on the property necessary for the details to the residents of Hugo. Need for an the projects should be Environmental Impact acquired this summer. Setting these annual goals"allows us to be respon- Statement. The Federal The project is sched- sible to the people we serve and also allows our environmental review uled to go out for bids staff to be responsible to the Council and to the in early fall with some Commissions,"comments Mayor Miron. He con- Process is still under- « y way,but is expected to construction starting tinues, It allows us to focus,within a timeframe, this fall;however,the on what needs to happen within a given 12-month be completed in July 2005. major roadway work period and provides an opportunity to evaluate the progress we make." will not begin until spring of 2006. City Projects Update The City of Hugo is anticipating a record year for residential building permits in 2005. Over 100 permits have been issued so far this year—that compares to slightly more than 200 issued in each of the past two years. The City also had more than 20 homes featured in this year's Parade of Homes. The tour homes located in Hugo included the work of builders such as Pulte, Centex,Pratt and Rottlund. In addition to residential projects,the Hugo City Council approved a preliminary plat for the new Festival Foods to be located at County Road 8 and Victor Hugo Boulevard. Development Location Number of lots Fable Hill* South of Victor Gardens 76 single family homes Heritage Ponds East of Elmcrest Avenue N. 207 multi-family homes City Looking South of 165th Street N. 126 single family homes Oneka Ponds* Goodview Avenue N.and 68 single family homes To Acquire 152nd Street N. land For Diamond Point West* Goodview Avenue N. and 49 single family homes 145th Street N. Parks Beaver Ponds South* Fondant Trail N. south of 43 single family homes 128th Street N. The City of Hugo would like to acquire Northern Pines* East side of TH 61 between 38 multi-family homes 125th and 130th Streets N. land for neighborhood parks,active recre- Eagle Shores* 132nd Street N. and 11 single family homes ational areas, and open Everton Avenue N. spaces. While primar- ily interested in land Waters Edge North West of Creekview Preserve at 204 multi-family homes located in the central 159th Street and TH 61 177 single family homes portion of the City, Waters Edge South Frenchman Road(northeast 534 multi-family homes any parcel of 20 to 100 of greenhouses) acres suitable for active recreation purposes will * roads and utilities are complete be considered. Funds for purchasing this land would come from the City's park dedication LEFT- At the February 7, 2005 meeting of fund,which is obtained from new development the Hugo City Council, White Bear Lake Area �;; in the City. A$2,400 A School District Superintendent Ted Blaesing, fee is collected and School Board Chair Rolf Parsons, and School deposited into this fund Board Member Chris Wachtler present a when new residential graphic artist's rendering of Oneka Elementary lots are created. School to Hugo Mayor Fran Miron. BELOW: The drawing is currently on display in the Hugo Anyone who is inter- City Hall lobby. ested in selling land to the City of Hugo is asked to contact City Administrator Mike Ericson at City Hall or Parks Commission '' member Pete Pedersen 1 at 651-426-4126. ,: F In The Works New Public Works Facility Fully Operational HU6(j I (for example,by snow delivered and installed _ .• plowing),the City is in June,and Public not responsible and will Works Director Chris not replace any of those Petree states that the -- ': materials. The purpose park should be up and .......... —� of a street right-of- functional in early July. way is to allow room for utility easements, The City held a con- snow storage, and other test to choose a name maintenance activities. for the new park. Of While there are still complete operation The complete Snow the 12 nominations a few final items to and function of the and Ice Control Policy received,Frog Hollow be completed,Public building. Most of the is available on the Park, submitted by Works Director Chris items yet to be com- City's web site: www. Creekview Preserve Petree reports that the pleted must wait until ci.hugo.mn.us. resident Allen Bower, new Public Works the weather warms up: was chosen as the win- Facility, located on the exterior painting and New Neighborhood ner by the Parks and Rice Lake property, is signage, landscaping, Park In Creekview Recreation Commission up and running. "All fencing,and final pav- at their March 9 meet- of the Public Works ing of the parking lot. Preserve Anew neighborhood ing. "Ten of the 12 employees are here," Petree states, "When all nominations came notes Petree. "We've of these are completed, park will be constructed in the Creekview from residents of the constructed all of we hope to have an Creekview Preserve our own benches and official grand opening Preserve Development neighborhood,"notes shelving units, and for the public,most borhoothis year. e neigh- Petree, "and we would ebruary 9,2005 to we're able to operate likely in July." Fd meeting on like to thank everyone Februa completely from this discuss the park a ven- who participated in building, including all Follow City's Snow dor and play structure the contest. Bower of our vehicle mainte- And Ice Control for the park's play- was recognized with a mance." He goes onto certificate and a com- say,"Our new building Policy For Spring ground equipment was memorative City mug. is working well so far. Planting selected. This will be As a whole,the Public Public Works Director Chris Petree reminds Street Sweeping And Hydrant Flushing A Works department has 'r been able to be much Hugo residents that more efficient." The the City's Snow and Sweeping of City streets in Hugo will begin attached community Ice Control Policy, in April,and hydrant flushing is scheduled to room,named the"Rice as adopted by the start on Monday,April 18, 2005 and continue l Lake Centre"by the City Council,clearly Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 City Council based states that the City is p.m. for approximately three weeks. Flushing on its location and to not responsible for allows the Public Works Department to purge , reflect the long-stand- any plantings that are rust and stagnant water from the distribution ing French heritage of within the street right- system and to identify hydrants in need of the area, is also finished of-way, defined as maintenance. As a result of the hydrant flush- ` and available for rental. "approximately 13 feet ing, it is inevitable that some residents will beyond the curb loca- receive rust-colored water that could stain Hugo City Council and tion." While residents laundry. Please check that water coming into Hydrant flushing is Commission members are not prohibited from your house is clear before doing any laundry received a tour of the planting or having other during this time. Any questions regarding scheduled to start on new facility on January landscaping materi- hydrant flushing should be directed to the 31,2005, where they als within that area, if Public Works Department at 651-762-6300. Monday,April 18 were able to see the anything is damaged � I � BULK RATE Hugo City Hall• 14669 Fitzgerald Ave.N.•Hugo,MN 55038 POSTAGE PAID HUGO, MN 55038 PERMIT NO. 21 OCCUPANT Visit our website: www.ci.hugo.mn.us City Directory City Staff Service City Administrator Mike Ericson 651-762-6312 Directory Community Dev.Dir. Bryan Bear 651-762-6320 Public Works Director Chris Petree 651-762-6316 Building Official John Benson 651-762-6313 city ll General Building Inspector Gary Schwartz 651-762-6317 ' ' -. 651-762-6300Building Inspector Chuck Preisler Information Sr.Engineering Tech. Scott Anderson 651-762-6326 8:00 1 • City Clerk Mary Ann Creager 651-762-6311 MondayFriday -• holidays •`'. Community Dev.Asst. Michele Lindau 651-762-6315651-762-6300 Bldg.Dept.Receptionist Eileen Ottney 651-762-6310 Billing Clerk Jodie Guareschi 651-762-6309 '.+•� Finance Director Ron Otkin 651-762-6314 city Hall FAxNumber Fire Chief Jim Compton 651-429-6366 651-426-2859 City Council Washington County Mayor Fran Miron 651-429-5961 Sheriffs Department k Ward 1 Becky Petryk 651-426-4722 (Police non-emergency) Ward - - Ward 2 Frank Puleo 651-653-9369 651-439-9381 Ward 3 Chuck Haas 651-439-4475 Council-at-Large Mike Granger 651-426-8171 Fire Hall Monthly Meeting ScheduleI •(Non-emergency). • . .• City Council 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Fire a Police Parks Commission 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. 911 Historical Commission 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. EDA Commission 3rd Monday at 8:30 a.m.