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Voters to Minnesota passed the Clean Water, ugo s new program. alms to SUStaln
<br /> Land and Legacy Amendment in recent years
<br /> which created a new Arts and Cultural Heritage growth, help businesses with concerns
<br /> Fund,but this is designed to fund education and
<br /> does not provide monies for capital expenditures. The City of Hugo MOVL"RS & businesses'ability to com- report.
<br /> Economic. Development plete in the global econo "Thank you to all of the
<br /> The good news is the art center;in its short Authority proudly SHAKERS my and the commu- businesses that. were
<br /> time of:generating interest and pledges,received announces the final phase , nity capacity to sustain involved and all of the par-
<br /> $400,000 in commitments. Consultants noted of its Business Retention growth and development. ticipation." Bald Carlson.
<br /> and Expansion Program, Thirty-eight businesses "I look forward to working
<br /> that this was aparticularly difficult time to raise The city partnered on were surveyed by local together to resolverissues
<br /> funds.The area is embracing other projects like the project with the community leaders in the common to all businesses
<br /> University of Minnesota fall of 20M about their in Hugo."
<br /> the YMCA with a capital program taking,place at Extension Services,which labor force,products and Community leaders also
<br /> this very time. conduct BR&E programs ..�r - services,effect of.commu- volunteered,to serve on
<br /> So maybe Suzl is right. It was a le and all over the state in a vari- nity factors on their busi- project teams to imple
<br /> Y 9 leap ery of cities,counties andnesses;location needs and merit the economic devel-
<br /> communities."
<br /> stretch for the arts center. But it has a worth- business organizations. Hugo Community telecommunications. The opment projects and make.
<br /> while program to pursue. As a community,we Hugo's program was Development Director partnership of businesses action plans.The projects
<br /> made possible by the gen- Bryan Bear.__and-Planner.. in the pro,ram greatly will be incorporated into a
<br /> need to rally support and encourage it to tonin- - erous volunteering of Rachel Simone had been contributed to its success new-plan .for economic
<br /> community ]Wars and - The- -leadership. team development, to be
<br /> ue moving forward. interested n the BR&E
<br /> -donations and grants from reviewed the surveys and ..approved-by the City of
<br /> Who knows? Maybe in the future a new library local businesses, banks Program and found the identified issues on which Hugo Economic
<br /> and organizations. current economy the per- they could follow-up with Development Authority.
<br /> and arts center can be combined in our commu- feet time to start it in
<br /> nity.The would complement each other and A leadership team col- -the businesses and pro- In April,the city will host
<br /> Y Y P laborated -to run it. Hugo. vide assistance; The sur- a Commencement
<br /> We thought it was a
<br /> bring about an.overdue upgrade in this northern tServingmis on the Barnes,local good time to mach out to resod businesses received Celebration to showcase
<br /> team is Deb rnes,local resources, as requested. the final report and the
<br /> part of Ramsey County: newspaper editor: Pat businesses to ask what such as information on resulting economic devel-
<br /> KATHY AND 1 use plastic In making a lot of Nygaard who.serves as needs they have,particu- business plan develop- opment action plans:
<br /> larly at a time when busi-
<br /> our purchases and we have an automatic deduc- president of.a homeown- messes are struggling,"; merit, employee_training Additional information
<br /> ers association;and long- noted Bear.The city also options and local energy on the City of Hugo's
<br /> tion from our checking account so we don't incur time Hugo business owner, efficiency programs.< Business Retention and
<br /> received a grant from the-
<br /> interest charges. Galen Carslon of North The feedback provided Expansion Program is
<br /> g Country Auto Body.Hugo manaMinngsotaement'
<br /> 'City/County:was analyzed by economic available at
<br /> Itis also convenient to have our hone and Management Association
<br /> P is proud of the collabora• development professionals www ci.hugo.mn:us.
<br /> utilities payments deducted automatically. an int intern
<br /> to assist on as
<br /> p y y tion of local businesses an intern to assist staff at the University'. .of
<br /> and thesupportof rest- Minnesota and presented hTichaelA.Ericson Lsdry
<br /> But f find R hard to keep up with the credit card dents and local organize, withthep unary o m a 'report by the odmtnistratorinHugo.
<br /> The primary:objernves
<br /> companies because of their benefits,their nom- tions. community
<br /> Bade Local
<br /> of-.the BR&E program are
<br /> "I applaud the city for community leaders o and
<br /> petitive positions and the ever changing offers. es support local business-" professionals
<br /> asking for business partic- business
<br /> es, help solve immediate
<br /> For example,we use Chase and enjoy air miles, ipaHon and being in tune developed and voted on
<br /> with what the.businesses.- business concerns .and economic development
<br /> but there is always a fee for claiming those establish and implement a projects based on the
<br /> are asking for," said strategic plan for econom
<br /> miles.Discover has bash back and sometimes Carlson. You don't see results and recommenda-
<br /> ic development.Goals also
<br /> exchangeable coupons for added value,but very that very often In other included increasing local--tions presented in the
<br /> few of them are practical for us.
<br /> I enjoy a C buy
<br /> cos card because the for points LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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<br /> allow me to buy comfortable clothing for hunting P����
<br /> and fishing along with other Outdoor items that Time to_invest inspired tax-payers of the future:Not
<br /> work their way up on the priority list. sure we produce them aspiring to
<br /> Cabeia s seems to have superior customer Dave Moen mediocrity.
<br /> P MAHTOMEDI--No one wants their We moved to Mahtomedi because ofDe bftdweeldymIs,677r—In
<br /> service when it comes to solving problems or taxes to increase when feeling frustrat- the school`system's reputation"for 'wnae5,arUW-W1*aeartmmenip
<br /> having areal live person on the other end of a ed with government waste or excess excellence. I know not every aspect of 'Ma do ree"ergp•srvwaoa
<br /> spending or an"entitlement-mentality:. the school's leadership, teaching, or 0d,W-A1 nw-Gamlaae•Pm
<br /> phone line. which canlure us into mediocrity.No facilities meet a high standard. It is spdrga•pen"orrxaa
<br /> With recent federal legislation requiring late- one wants their taxes to increase in our responsibility to expect and sup-
<br /> paymentand minimum-payment warnings as tilnes of economic uncertainty while port achieving that standard Eugene o.eon wn�._.Pur ASMr
<br /> witnessing lack of leadership in key ``If you are frustrated with decisions ppinaepmssams.mm
<br /> part of a consumer protection and education pro roles of influence. made,get involved in the superintend-
<br /> gram the monthly statement points out some That being said,I am supporting the ent search. If the School Board Isn't rat tato.-.—._Aaeoa.te Publshw
<br /> referendum.Times of disequilibrium:.representing.your view,run for office pa"i4presspuoe.cm
<br /> things that are rather fascinating,frightening and can tie the right times to invest or support someone who does.
<br /> perhaps even educational. Wildwood School needs replacement Great communities continue to B�eTrencNe� d"rasing eeMv
<br /> -now"or later.With construction down 'invest even when everything isn't per- P.$Res
<br /> For example,last month if we made the mint- and federal stimulus funds available, feet. Great communities invite and E9cMIh Won._- Maragvy Edaor
<br /> mum monthly payment,the new information stat- now is a good time to invest.Our other provide input and dialogue about the s4smmmngmssp.bscom
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<br /> schools need facility and security .tough issues. -
<br /> ed it would take us 26 years to pay off the bal- upgrades to promote safe and up-to- The many community members who o�be,s„dmoM1-p,pd.MW Maraga
<br /> ante. We would pay an estimated total of date environments for learning,Visit had input into the proposed spending Dr;om7�p,aaspues.com
<br /> area schools;our facilities are not up spent a mountain of hours considering
<br /> $11,372 interest. We could pay it off in three to par. options and what is proposed is where
<br /> years with an increased amount of approximately ' Our kids aren't competing with fail- theyarri?ed.Is it perfect?No.Is it time �tceKoler.CirmAtion taanager
<br /> double the minimum amount and the extra cost trig motistuvated
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<br /> motivated kids from across the globe,
<br /> would only be$7,228. Our elder years will need to be sup- aacesspFs t�C4pous9Nc.
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