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Hugo Historical The Latest Hews On Commission Established CSAH 8/14 At its December 16,2002 meeting,the Hugo City ! Washington County,Anoka County,the Cities of Council voted to establish the Hugo Historical Hugo and Lino Lakes, along with their consultant ROA Commission. The six-member group has been TKDA,are conducting a study of the County �► meeting informally since July 2002. Commission State Aid Highway(CSAH)8/14 corridor Chair Kitty Cheesebrow explains that achieving ! between Interstate 35E(1-35E)and Trunk WORK status as a City commission means that the group Highway(TH)61. Proposed improvements for will be funded by the City and work under the this major east-west connection to I-35E include .AHEAD direction and guidance of the City Council. She expanding to four lanes and adding turn lanes,a adds, "We also will be setting up archive space at center median,a pedestrian/bicycle path, and new City Hall." drainage systems. The main focus of the project is currently on the selection of one of three align- In her presentation to the City Council, ment alternatives: 142nd Street, 145th Street,and Cheesebrow stated the Historical Commission's 147th Street. Washington County representatives mission is "to connect our community to its past attended Hugo City Council Workshops in by: locating,collecting,and preserving historical November 2002 and January 2003 to answer facts and important information about our com- munity; educating the community, encouraging questions on the project and the three alignment personal and community responsibility for pre- options. serving our past,and fostering an understanding and appreciation of our history." The project has moved more slowly than antici- pated because of the delay in the selection of a In addition to Cheesebrow,Commission members preferred alternative and Federal funding require- are: Vice Chair Tom Jesinski, Secretary Cynthia ments. The typical Environmental Assessment watch for more Schoonover, Collections Manager Pam Videen, process includes the selection of a preferred alter- Historian and Coordinator of Oral Interviews native;the CSAH 8/14 alternatives analysis is information Paulette Carlson,and Graphic Designer Carrie unusual in that it did not result in the selection of Meyers. Meetings are held on the second a preferred alternative,but instead identifies all and notices Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Oneka three alignments as potential preferred alignment Room at City Hall and are open to the public. alternatives. The use of Federal funds requires regarding the For more information about the Hugo Historical extensive reviews by State and Federal agencies, Commission, contact City Administrator Mike which takes time because they are also reviewing CSAH project in Ericson at 651-762-6312 or Kitty Cheesebrow at projects from other cities,counties,and states. 651-429-6560. The project team understands how important this the White Bear decision is for everyone affected by the project Watch for news from the Hugo Historical and is trying to keep the project moving as quick- Press and Quad Commission in future City newsletters. ly as possible. Community Watch for notices and advertisements in February. Press. Planning Commission Ads in the White Bear Press and the Quad Community Press will provide information on When and where the Environmental Assessment Members Re-Appointed will be available for review,the public informa- At its January 6,2003 meeting,the Hugo City % tion/public hearing date, and City Council meet- Council re-appointed Planning Commission ing dates. Meeting notices will be sent directly to Chair Dave Schumann and long-time member those property owners adjacent to the project. Theodora Peltier. Each will serve a four-year Residents can also call the Hugo City Hall at 651- term. The Planning Commission advises the 762-6300 for City Council meeting dates. For City Council in all matters concerning com- more information on this project,visit the prehensive planning,zoning, land subdivi- Washington County web site at www.co.washing- sion,changes in streets,and other matters of a ton.mn.us/trnsphdv/projects.htm or contact Chris general planning nature. Manthey, Design Coordinator,at 651-430-4316. r �