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In the Works Report from the Public Works Department New Public Works Building Update your street address. If your address ends in an odd number,you may water only on odd-num- In November 2002 the Hugo City Council bered calendar days; if your address ends in an formed a Public Works Building Committee to even number,you may water only on even-num- determine the needs for a Public Works facility bered calendar days. An exemption from the and to decide on a site for the building. The odd-even restriction of up to 30 days is available Committee has met twice,and according to for new sod, seed,or plantings. You may call the Public Works Director Chris Petree, is consider- Hugo City Hall at 651-762-6300 to be added to a ing three basic options: retrofit the existing facil- 30-day exemption list. ity(the former City Hall),build a new facility on purchased land,or build a new facility on land Spring Nydrant Flushing to Now already owned by the City. Begin April 28 City Council Member Mike Granger, a member The Public Works Department will be flushing Some residents of the Committee,explains that the process will hydrants in the City of Hugo beginning Monday, include a space needs study to determine exactly April 28,2003. Hydrant flushing will take place will receive rust- what the facility will need to include,as well as Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 an evaluation of potential sites. Granger states, p.m. for approximately three weeks. Flushing colored water "No decisions have been made yet—we are still allows the Public Works Department to purge in the study stage,"yet he considers it a priority rust and stagnant water from the distribution sys- that could stain for this year. He adds, "Our goal is for the tem,and it allows the Department to identify Public Works department to occupy a new facili- hydrants in need of maintenance. laundry. ty sometime in 2004." As a result of the hydrant flushing,it is inevitable that some residents will receive rust- Please check that water watering Restrictions in Effect colored water that could stain laundry. Please coming into your house Hugo residents and property owners who use the check that water coming into your house is clear is clear before doing any municipal water supply are being asked to help before doing any laundry during this time. Any laundry during this timet. conserve water and protect the environment by questions regarding hydrant flushing should be restricting their watering of lawns,trees,or other directed to the Public Works Department at 651- vegetation. In a resolution implemented May 15, 762-6300. 2001,the days you may water are determined by Celebrate Kids UaV America On Saturday,May 17,2003, communities world- "We will have free balloons, special giveaways, wide will be participating in the ninth annual and prizes during the event. We will also gladly "Kid's Day America/International," a special day accept your generous donations for the White dedicated to health, safety,and environmental Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation Angel issues that affect individual families and commu- Fund for Hugo Elementary School," stated Dr. nities. Dr. Michael Sulack,a Doctor of Sulack. "My wife and I invite all of Hugo to Chiropractic,will be sponsoring the event at the join us at this unique,fun-filled community Hugo City Hall from 12 noon until 3:00 p.m. event." This event will provide essential information on Companies or volunteers interested in participat- specific health issues that affect children. Free ing or donating materials or prizes may contact spinal exams and scoliosis screenings will be Lisa Sulack at 651-429-0001 or by e-mail at available for all children. Child ID cards will lisasulack@hotmail.com. For more information also be donated to every child who attends,along about this event, visit these web sites: www chil- with free fingerprinting. drenswellness.com or www.anewparadign.net. r