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Draft Goals April 26, 2007 Revised June 8, 2007 Inform residents and community members of important community events through publication in the local newspaper, or other forms of media. Encourage participation at all community meetings, including Planning Commission, Parks Commission, Economic Development Authority, and City Council. Hold community events that focus on the City's decision -making, particularly as it relates to land use and development. '1-8-.16. Protect the health and safety and welfare of the residents of Hugo through efficient and effective public safety systems. Strategies: • Continue to monitor the contract for police protection to ensure it meets the needs of the residents with the City's fiscal capacity. • Continue to monitor the effectiveness of the volunteer fire department to ensure it meets the needs of the residents within the City's fiscal capacity. • Explore City ownership of police equipment and employment of police personnel only if the contractual police protection is deemed ineffective or is not cost-effective. &S -sla4 ♦•he , ali inteer fire departme� • Maintain the program for vehicle replacement and reconditioning for fire department operations. • Encourage continuing education for volunteer fire department personnel. • Maintain adequate fire department protections for its residents. INFRASTRUCTURE -1-9:17. Provide a transportation system that is designed and maintained to encourage development in accordance with Hugo Land Use Guide Plan. Strategies: • Promote a transportation system which minimizes impacts on the natural environment and which enhances local aesthetics. • Provide for safe, convenient and efficient movement of people and goods throughout the City. • Provide another east -west route through the City. • Encourage development of the interchange at 1-35E and CSAH 4. 20:18. Plan and provide public facilities in an orderly and economic manner. Strategies: • Maintain the existing infrastructure to maximize cost efficiencies in development of public projects. • Encourage multi -use functions in public buildings to provide for economy in government and make the most efficient use of these facilities. • Promote good design for public buildings that will allow for future expansions or accessory uses.