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7 The latest News On CSAN 8/14 j An open house and public hearing were held on Tuesday,March 25,2003 at the Hugo City Hall regarding the County State Aid Highway(CSAH) p 8/14 improvement project. The proposed project R HEAlaincludes reconstruction of the roadway as a four- AHEAD- lane ne divided section between I-35E and Highway New A 61,as well as the construction of a separate pedestrian/bicycle path and traffic signals. Three L ; alignment alternatives are being considered in the e g o n u i�'ding City g of Hugo: 142nd Street, 145th Street, and Nears Completion 147th Street. j During the open house,the public was able to ask Work continues on the new 7,500 square-foot American Legion building at 5383 140th Street questions and discuss the project informally with Ci and Count officials along with re resenta- The City Of Hugo North,next to the Hugo Fire Hall. The former City Y g p Post 620 building, located at 5736 147th Street tives from TKDA,the project consultant. Three will be holding North,was destroyed in a fire in July 2002. residents spoke at the public hearing which Commander John Thomas states that the exterior included an overview of the Environmental meetings on of the building is essentially complete. There ( Assessment(EA)and an opportunity for those in were some delays on the interior from the deeply April Z8 and May frozen ground,but the builder,Faulkner attendance to offer their comments. Copies of the Construction,Inc. of White Bear Lake, still EA were available for public viewing at several 5 to recommend expects the building to be finished by May 2003. area locations,and public comments continued to be accepted until April 16. an alignment Plans are underway for a grand opening celebra- tion for American Legion members. Thomas also The City of Hugo will be holdingmeetings gson alternative to informs us that reservations are currently being accepted for the new banquet facility,which can April 28 and May 5 to recommend an alignment alternative to Washington County. The Washington accommodate up to 300 people. Reservations can g tY be made for June 14,2003 or later by contacting Washington County Board of Commissioners will County. Judy at 651-426-5368 or Kaeleen at 651-407- make the decision on the preferred alignment and 1330. on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement during the summer of 2003. Final reports will be submitted to State and Federal agencies for review. Final approval typically American legion occurs three to four months after the reports are Rebuilding Fund submitted. A public informational meeting will be held during the summer to present information Although the former American Legion and receive comments on proposed design fea- building was insured,the entire cost of tures and right-of-way needs. rebuilding will not be covered. A rebuild- ing fund has been established for anyone For more information on this project, visit the who wishes to contribute to help Post 620 Washington County web site at www.co.washing- in their rebuilding efforts. Send donations ton.mn.us/trnsphdv/projects.htm or contact Chris to: Hugo American Legion,Rebuilding Manthey, Design Coordinator, at 651-430-4316. Fund,P.O.Box 371, Hugo,MN 55038