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E I In the Works An update from your public works department Public Works Space Needs Study to Include Rice Lake Master Pian At its September 2,2003 meeting,the Hugo City Council hired ESG Architects of Minneapolis to com- plete a space needs study for the Hugo Public Works department. In addition to determining the depart- ment's needs for a new facility,ESG will also assemble a master plan for the Rice Lake Park property currently owned by the City. "There has been no official decision to locate the Public Works facility at the Rice Lake Park site," states Public Works Director Chris Petree, "but at this point,it is the first choice of the Public Works Building Committee." Petree goes on to explain that the Committee has enlisted the help of three members of the Hugo Parks Commission to join them in their consultations with ESG on the Rice Lake master plan. He adds, "We want to make sure that we come up with the best way to utilize this property." Petree also notes that ESG's staff includes both building and landscape architects,and that they have extensive experience in designing both buildings and parks. Their representative on this project,Bob Russek,was the lead archi- tect in the design of Hugo's new City Hall. A final Space Needs Study and Rice Lake Master Plan is expected to be presented to the Hugo City Council sometime in October. Public Works Department Takes Over Hugo Snow Plowing Beginning this year,the Hugo Public Works Department will be solely responsible for snow plowing in the City. This is the final stage of a three-year phase-in period of taking over snow plowing responsibili- ties from Washington County. Public Works Director Chris Petree states, "Because of budgetary con- straints,we are exceeding the usual route length seen in other cities,but we are confident that we will be able to meet or exceed the level of service formerly provided by Washington County." City Compost Site Open Through November 15 The City of Hugo's compost site is located on 170th Street North(County Road 4)approximately 1/2 mile west of Highway 61 on the south side of the road. Bring your leaves and grass clippings on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The compost site will be open until November 15 or until the first measurable snowfall of the season. Absolutely no brush, debris, or other trash will be accepted Violators will be prosecuted. COMMISSION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 New winter •Historical Commission meetings have been changed to the third Tuesday of each month at Parking Ordinance 6:30 p.m. in the Oneka Room at City Hall. They are also hoping to add two associate members. Many photographs and requests to research peo- Earlier this year,the Hugo City Council ple,places, and events in the City have been com- adopted a new parking ordinance for the ing in to the Commission. They continue to wel- come residents'photos,documents,journals,and winter season. From November 1 through any key historical dates or information they may March 31,no parking is allowed on any have regarding Hugo's history. For more infor- street in the City between the hours of mation about the Hugo Historical Commission, or if you would like to help by volunteering or 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Outside of those donating your historical items, contact City dates,the same restrictions apply if there is a Administrator Mike Ericson at 651-762-6312 or Kitty Cheesebrow at 651-429-6560 or by e-mail snow accumulation of two inches or more. at kitty@visi.com.