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Hugo Business Briefs Jaycees Chapter Comes To Hugo n A new Hugo Chapter of the training,community service,and a chance to see how much of a Minnesota Jaycees was officially international connections. difference a group of individuals established in August,follow- can make within their commun- ing endorsement by the Hugo Eric Soerens,the Youth Sports ty when everyone works toward City Council at its July 19, Program Manager for the a common goal." 2004 meeting. The Minnesota Minnesota Jaycees and Past Junior Chamber(Jaycees)pro- President of the Lake Elmo Brochures about the Jaycees vides young people,ages 21- Jaycees,was instrumental in are available at the Hugo City Brochures 39,the opportunity to develop getting the Hugo chapter start- Hall, or you may contact Eric personal and leadership skills ed. "The experiences I have Soerens at 651-407-8360 to about the while improving their communi- gained in my three years with learn more about joining the Jaycees are ties. It gives members the tools the Jaycees have given me the Hugo Chapter. The Minnesota they need to build the bridges opportunity to learn about the Jaycees also have a website at available at the of success for themselves in the community and how to meet its www.mnjaycees.org. Hugo City Hall. areas of business development, needs through various projects," management skills, individual he states. "It has also given me The Min'CeeS Edward Jones Investment office City Looking To Acquire Opens In Hugo Land For Parks The financial services the firm for more than a year. During that time he The City of Hugo would liketo acquire land for neighbor- firm Edward Jones has completed a training program,worked at other hood parks,active recreation- opened an office in branch locations,and spent time focusing on the al areas,and open spaces. While primarily interested Hugo on August 11, City of Hugo by introducing himself to the busi- in land located in the cen- 2004. Located at 5661 ness people and residents of the community. tral portion of the City,any Mike Goehner 147th Street North,the parcel of 20 to 100 acres suitable for active recreation office is headed by Mike Goehner,who holds degrees from both Moorhead purposes will be considered. Goehner,an investment representative with the State University and the University of Minnesota, Funds for purchasing this company. Goehner worked in the service industry lives in Forest Lake with his wife and two daugh- land would come from the City's park dedication fund, for nearly 10 years,but it was an ongoing positive ters. Outside of work,he and his family like to which is obtained from new experience with his Edward Jones representative keep active—enjoying sports, such as biking and development in the City. A that led him to consider a career of his own with running—and attending community events. He $1,800 fee is collected and deposited into this fund when the company. and his wife are currently training for the upcom- new residential lots are cre- ing Twin Cities Marathon. ated. Goenher looked at several communities when Anyone who is interested deciding where to open his office,but says he "I've been impressed with the welcome I've in selling land to the City chose Hugo because,"you get the small town feel- received here,"says Goehner. "I have enjoyed of Hugo is asked to contact n and a feeling that a lot of exciting,new thins meeting the people of Hugo and I look forward to City Administrator Mike g g g� g g p P g Ericson at City Hall or Parks are happening in town." While the Hugo Edward continuing to help them meet their financial needs Commission member Pete Jones location is a new one,Goehner has been with from my new office,"he adds. Pedersen at 651-426-4126.