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Roads Project Approved Park Acquisition Close On Monday,Novem- and more road usage as rea- The City Council cated parkland acquisitior ber 26,1990,the City Coun- sons the project should move moved one step closer to funds to complete the ac cil held the required public forward.At the close of the acquisition of a 70 acre park quisition of this park. Final hearing for Phase 2 of the hearing, action by the City located south of Rice Lake Council decision of this City's Capital Improvement Council to approve the 1.4 and north of County Rd.8A. project is anticipated for late Project.Road improvements million dollar project was In late November, the City December of 1990 or January met with both opposition,as met with around of applause received the Commissioners' of 1991.In addition to meet- well as support at the hear- from one faction of the audi- order establishing the fair ing the City's parkland ing.The current City Coun- ence and jeers from those market value of this land and needs, this land purchase cil requested participation by opposing the Council's ac- buildings at approximately also may end the long- the newly-elected Council tion. With the support of $323,000.It is the City's intent standing court battle be- representatives at the meet- newly-elected Council to use an installment pur- tween the City and the White ing.Emotions were running members, the City Council chase contract with the Bear Rod and Gun Club re- high at times,with those op- has appointed its financial Washington County Hous- garding the appropriate land posing the project citing cost consultant and authorized ing and Redevelopment use for this site. and safety as major concerns, the City to study the bond Authority, as well as dedi- while those supporting the market to pursue the sale of project cited traffic safety, general obligation bonds af- Planning Commission Vacancies hazardous road conditions, ter the first of the year. M a y o r - e 1 e c t their reasons for wanting to Stoltzman notes that cur- serve the community. The Curbside Rec c�i n i n 91 ? rently there are two vacan- Planning Commission meets Y g cies on the Hugo Planning on the fourth Wednesday of On several occasions and the drop off recycling Commission and there will each month and anyone in- last year the City Council was center located on 170th St. possibly be a third after the terested in serving can an- contacted by various con- west of Highway 61. Cur- first of the year. Mayor ticipate a commitment of 8 tractors interested in imple- rently,the City does not have Stoltzman is requesting that to 10 hours a month to this mentinga curbside recycling mandatory garbage service Hugo residents interested in effort. Letters of interest service in the City of Hugo. making curbside recycling serving on the Planning should be sent to City Hall, Although it would appear optional at this time. A Commission send him a let- Attention Mayor Stoltzman, the trend in recycling is now curbside approach is being ter of interest indicating as soon as possible. being geared toward encouraged by the Wash- Water Management Study Begins curbside pickup,the City is ington County Health De- faced with the dilemma of partment and seems to be The City has begun its City is currently in the pro- how to deal with its agree- the trend for the future. initial steps in preparation ment with the Boy Scouts of astate-mandated Water cess of doing the necessary topographic mapping that Management Study.Both the will be required in prepara- Sister Cities Program Participation Brown's Creek Watershed tion of this study. The total In 1990, the City as volunteers from the com- District and Rice Creek Wa- estimated cost of the project Council authorized partici- munity to pursue this en- tershed District have now isapproximately$70,000 and pation in the International deavor. If you have an in- approved their plans and the anticipated completion of the City's efforts will be dove- initial draft stud Sister Ci ties Program.Coun- terest in getting actively in- Y is Decem- cil representative, Tom volved in the Sister Cities tailed with those of the vari- ber of 1991. Jesinski, has indicated an Program for the City of ous watershed districts.The interest in leading this effort Hugo,please contact Coun- and is seeking input,as well cilman Jesinski at 426-3772. City Staff Dial 911 Ken Huber...................................... City Administrator for emergencies John Benson.....................................Building Inspector 439-9381 Mary Ann Creager...................................... 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