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�t <br /> iyf <br /> u1 <br /> City of <br /> u� o 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North,Hugo,MN 55038 (651)762-6300 www.6.11ugo.w.us <br /> January 25, 2011 <br /> BNSF Railway Company <br /> 2500 Lou Menk Drive- AOB-3 <br /> Fort Worth, Texas 76131-2828 <br /> RE: STB Docket No. AB (Sub-No. 474X) BNSF Railway Company-Abandonment <br /> Exemption- in Washington County, Minnesota <br /> John A. Sims, <br /> On behalf of the City of Hugo, support of the abandonment of.51 miles of rail line in <br /> Washington County, Minnesota between Milepost 15.59 and Milepost 16.10 is given. The <br /> abandonment is consistent with City of Hugo land use plans. There are no existing or <br /> planned uses in this area of the city that require rail use. <br /> The abandonment may allow for the construction of a trail that is an important connection in <br /> the City of Hugo Trail and Sidewalk Plan. For your reference, the Trail and Sidewalk Plan <br /> is attached. The abandonment of the railway may allow for a connection to be made <br /> between two significant regional trails: the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail and the Glacial <br /> Hills Regional Trail. It also provides access to the sidewalks and trails along Fenway <br /> Boulevard and the surrounding neighborhoods. <br /> Feel free to contact me at 651-762-6300 with any questions or concerns. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Bryan Bear <br /> Community Development Director <br /> Enc; City of Hugo Trails and Sidewalk Plan <br /> CC: Honorable Mayor and Hugo City Council <br /> Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission <br /> Michael A. Ericson, City Administrator <br /> Scott Anderson, Public Works Director <br /> Ann Pung-Terwedo, Washington County Senior Planner <br />