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M i I In The Works New Public Works Facility Ready For Business HUGO Hugo Public Works officially moved in dur- for a grand opening, and the staff is excited Director Chris Petree ing the week of January including tours and about using the newer, r reports that work on the 17. refreshments,to be held more efficient facility." new public works facil- this spring. "We're ity,located on the Rice The community room very pleased with the Lake property, is com- will be available for overall progress of the plete. "There is still a rent beginning in project,"states Petree, small amount of finish- February. Interested ing work to be done," parties may contact k Petree notes,"and the Eileen Ottney at the landscaping,parking lot Hugo City Hall,65 1- blacktop, and fence will 762-6310. 3 be done in the spring." --- On January 31, 2005, T The department's large a tour will be given for �— equipment was moved members of the City during the last week of Council and all of the December, and the staff City's Commissions. and office equipment Plans are underway Hot News:From Page 4 the Fire Department and City leaders. 011ila with the City to determine our equipment and reports that communication between the Fire personnel needs." Department and City staff and Council was very good in 2004 and was crucial in achieving sev- 7. Upgrade Outdated Turnout Gear. Five new eral of its goals. "We received assistance from sets of turnout gear,the heavyweight coat and staff members in writing the FEMA grant appli- pants worn when fighting fires,were purchased cation,"he notes,"and we've worked closely in 2004 as part of the Department's continuing plan to maintain compliance with National Fire Year In Reuiew:From Page 2 Protection Agency standards. property taxes from a articulargeographic area to 8.Pre-plan all Businesses for Fire Protection. p p Computer software was purchased in 2004 to fund a specific project,was approved in September. assist the Fire Department in having a fire pro- tection plan in place for all Hugo businesses. sented to Anoka County for engineering design at CSAH 8/14's intersection with I-35E. (See related Department personnel will now work with Hugo story on page S) businesses to compile complete information rel- evant to fighting a fire,which will be instantly Council members begin 2005 mindful of the fact available to firefighters before arriving on the that they are stewards of taxpayer dollars. "We scene. are very aware of the current economic condition and that we have to be very careful with the use of Datime every dollar that we ask from our citizens,"notes • Petryk. Hugo citizens are invited to attend the next Firefightem Needed goal-setting meeting on January 25 at 7:00 p.m. Miron points out the importance of these meetings ~' and comments,"The more people that we've been The City of Hugo is currently accepting applica- _ able to involve in the process helps us to identify tions for firefighters who would be available dur- where the people of this community want to be,and ing daytime hours. Complete information and that allows us,as a Council,to be public servants." applications are available at the Hugo City Hall.