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%HCity of <br /> ugo 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North,Hugo,MN 55038 (651)762-6300 www.ci.hugo.mmus <br /> April 4, 2012 <br /> John Elholm Wayne Sandberg <br /> Parks Director County Engineer <br /> Washington County Public Works Washington County Public Works <br /> 11660 Myeron Road North 11660 Myeron Road North <br /> Stillwater, MN 55082 Stillwater, MN 55082 <br /> Dear Mr. Elholm and Mr. Sandberg, <br /> Thank you for including the property purchase, planning, and construction of the Hardwood <br /> Creek Regional Trail connection from 145`h Street to 140`h Street in your Capital <br /> Improvement Plans. This is an important trail connection in Hugo, connecting northern <br /> Washington County to the metropolitan regional trail network which leads to the <br /> Mississippi River, downtown Minneapolis and beyond. <br /> Members of the City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission discussed the <br /> accessibility and safety of the grade of the current rail bed where the extension will be <br /> constructed. When reviewing proposed development to be located at the north-west corner <br /> of the intersection of Hwy 61 (adjacent to the trail) and County Rd 8, the Economic <br /> Development Authority also discussed adjusting the grade of the trail extension. This <br /> would allow the proposed mixed-use development, which may include parking, outdoor <br /> public spaces, restaurants and retail shops, to support trail users. <br /> At their meeting of March 5, 2012 the Hugo City Council accepted the recommendations <br /> from the Parks Commission and the EDA to direct staff to work with Washington County in <br /> planning the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail extension from 145`h Street to 140`h Street and <br /> ensure that it has the proper grade to be accessible and that the grade and tree line will remain <br /> south of CSAH 8 to continue to provide a buffer for the residential neighborhood. <br /> The City of Hugo is willing to commit time and resources toward the lowering of the grade <br /> in this location. Please contact Parks Planner Shayla Syverson at 651-762-6342 for any <br /> assistance on this project. Also, please include Shayla in any planning level discussions <br /> concerning the Hardwood Creek Trail Corridor. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Bryan Bear <br /> City Administrator <br /> CC: Honorable Mayor and Hugo City Council <br /> Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission <br /> Economic Development Authority <br />