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MANCE Huco FI WHArS HAPPENING ON DIRECTOR THE CSAH 8/14 IMPROVEMENT RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF PROSECT? ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN Washington County, Anoka County, the Cities of Hugo and FINANCIAL Lino Lakes, along with their consultant TKDA, are REPORTING A conducting a study of the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 8/14 corridor between The Certificate of Achievement Interstate 35E (1-35E) and Trunk Highway for Excellence in Financial (TH) 61. Proposed improvements for this Reporting has been awarded to major east-west connection to I-35E include the City's Finance Director, V expanding to four lanes and adding turn lanes, Ronald J. Otkin, by the a center median, a pedestrian/bicycle path, Government Finance Officers and new drainage systems. Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for the Washington County gave the Hugo City Council an update on the Environmental ninth consecutive year. Assessment (EA) and schedule for the proposed project at the November 4, 2002 City Council meeting. Sandy Cullen, Transportation Manager for Washington The Certificate of Achievement County, stated that an Environmental Assessment, which includes the 142nd is the highest form of recognition Street, 145th Street, and 147th Street alignments, has been completed. The EA is in the area of governmental an in-depth study of the pros and cons of potential social, environmental, and eco- accounting and financial report- nomic issues associated with each alignment. The analysis shows that all alignment ing, and its attainment represents alternatives have potential impacts including wetlands, floodplains, noise, cultural a significant accomplishment by resources, water quality, neighborhoods, current and future businesses, right of a government and its manage- way, and relocations. ment. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Residents and interested persons will be provided with several opportunities to (CAFR) has been judged by an obtain information and give comments during the EA process. In early 2003 the impartial panel to meet the high EA will be distributed and available for review at Hugo City Hall, Lino Lakes City standards of the program includ- Hall, Washington County and Anoka County government offices, and local ing demonstrating a constructive libraries. A minimum 30-day comment period will provide residents the opportu- "spirit of full disclosure" to clear- nity to submit written comments. A combination public information ly communicate its financial meeting/public hearing will be held in February or March to provide residents a story and motivate potential forum to make formal comments to be included in the public record. The City of users and user groups to read the Hugo will also be discussing their recommendation on the preferred alternative at CAFR. City Council meetings shortly after the comment period ends. The GFOA is a nonprofit profes- Watch for advertisements and legal notices in the White Bear Press and the Quad sional association serving Community Press, which will provide information on when the EA will be avail- approximately 14,000 govern- able for review and the Public Hearing date. Meeting notices will be sent directly ment finance professionals with to those property owners adjacent to the project. For more information, visit the offices in Chicago and Washington County web site at www.co.washington.mn.us/trnsphdv/projects.htm Washington, D.C. or contact Chris Manthey, Design Coordinator, at (651) 430-4316. 3