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k;ity of 0 City Fall newsletter City of Hugo, 5524 Upper 146th Street North, Hugo, MN 55038 * 429-6676 April 1989 1 New city council members elected Nov. 1988 The November 1988 elec- have two years remaining on quality development to im- ments program for roadway tions resulted in two new fac- their four year terms. The prove the city's image while improvements, and 3) Im- es being added to the Hugo three successful candidates retaining the community's ru- prove the city's service deliv- City Council. Incumbent all campaigned on a platform ral character, 2) implementa- ery system, and provide the Mayor George Atkinson ran promoting the following: 1) tion of a capital improve- needed staffing at City Hall. unopposed and was re- elected to a two year term. Mr. Tom Jesinski, who also ran unopposed, was elected _. to a four year term as repre- sentative of Ward 2. Former Mayor J. Michael McAllister was elected to the Council at . , Large seat for a four year 4 term. Council members Deane Vail and Bob Olson McAllister Jesinski Atkinson Olson Vail panning commission Hugo City Council gets new members sets priorities One of the first orders of Barnes on the Planning Com- Earlier this year, the Hugo els at City Hall. business in January of 1989 mission. Mayor George At- City Council adopted a poli- 2. Improvement of City was the appointment of two kinson has requested that cy statement outlining it's Hall facilities. new members to the Hugo anyone interested in serving priorities for 1989 and 1990. 3. Improve the image of Planning Commission. Mr. on the Planning Commission In addition to continuing the the City of Hugo. Bill Mezzano and Mr. Bob or other boards or commis- road improvement project, 4. Traffic safety at High- Oswald were appointed to sions of the city can do so by cable television, and update way 61 and 145th St. the Commission for specified submitting a letter of interest of the city zoning ordinance, 5. Upgrade municipal fire terms. These two new mem- along with a resume to City the City Council adopted the station and equipment. bers join Mr. Chuck Henry, Hall for future Council con- following as it's top priori- Mr. Richard Senkler,Ms.Gail sideration. ties: Thoreson, and Ms. Debra 1. Increase the service lev- Taxes and state spending: 16 percent increase When the state auditor crease in spending. How will tax! And don't forget the in- tion, addressing environmen- cautioned the legislature ear- this approach to spending af- creases in the gas tax, liquor tal and ecology concerns, im- lier this year regarding an fect those taxes that provide and tobacco, as well as the provements to the inner city, 85% increase in state spend- revenue for the state budget? higher license and permit and improved education and ing over the last eight years, Take a look at your state in- fees. The legislature has ap- welfare programs. The bot- -3ome anticipated a more con- come tax forms for this year parently taken the posture tom line is if you want a State --ervative state budget. The and note how many deduc- that the State of Minnesota that will be #1 in the nation ,ult was an expenditure tions have been eliminated. should be first in creative and in these areas, one should uudget proposed by the gov- Note the goods and services innovative programs, com- probably expect to be #1 in error reflecting a 16% in- that are now subject to sales parable worth,affirmative ac- paying for this quality of life. F City of Hugo newsletter Wage i