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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for January 29, 2018 Goal Setting Workshop <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />Gravel roads are a significant discussion, and a workshop will be held in the spring. Plans will <br />begin on the replacement of the south water tower, and there will be discussions on the condition <br />of the City's bridges. The White Bear Lake lawsuit is ongoing, and the City is expecting <br />changes to the water appropriations permit that will likely require action. Storm water reuse will <br />continue; however the lawsuit is a significant distraction. Regional water studies are ongoing, <br />and staff will keep Council informed. <br />The Fire Department and North Memorial will be giving annual reports to the Council. <br />Attention needs to be placed on daytime staffing of the Fire Department. The Fire Chief will be <br />wanting to talk to Council about replacing the pumper tanker truck with a ladder truck. The goal <br />is to have it done by 2021. <br />Bear reminded Council of discussions last year about facilities and capacity. Staff would like to <br />begin preparations for proposals for a space needs study. White Bear Lake School District may <br />also have a need for additional facilities. <br />Laserfiche data conversion continues, and the City will begin implementation of new building <br />and planning department software for online submittals. This will change the way the City does <br />business. <br />Weidt asked if there was anything from the Commissions that was new. Planner Rachel Juba <br />stated there was nothing new from the EDA, and they will continue doing what they are doing. <br />New Planning Commissioners are interested in training. Parks Planner Shayla Denaway stated <br />that the Parks Commissioners are looking at greenway trails and water access. They no longer <br />have a focus on senior planning, and wish to open focus to all groups of residents. <br />Klein asked about Irish Avenue Park and if there was any consideration to planting trees. Shayla <br />stated there is, and the Commission is looking for an idea of what the park's future may be and at <br />possible expansion of the parking lot. Currently, the Commission would like to do some sort of <br />visioning. Picnic tables, benches, and porta-potties have been requested. Petryk asked for an <br />update on the Bernin property because there is lake access there. Shayla stated the lake access <br />had not been discussed, but Bruce Bernin had been requesting the relocation of an Osprey nest. <br />Bear added that Bruce Bernin has been a good steward of the land. <br />Klein asked about dust control on the gravel roads, and Bear replied there needed to be more <br />discussion. Miron added that the City is doing things differently on all roads. It is anticipated an <br />in-depth discussion will take place later in the year. <br />Weidt reviewed the goals Council set for 2017 and talked about the status of each item. It was <br />noted that the lights in City Hall have been switched to LED, a building maintenance fund has <br />been created, and work is beginning on the south water tower. When asked about Lions Park, <br />Finance Director Ron Otkin stated there is no funding. <br />Council asked for an update on document imaging and if any updates to the audio visual <br />equipment were needed. City Clerk Michele Lindau replied that no updates should be necessary <br />in 2017, and the City continues to scan documents, specifically those requiring permanent <br />retention. <br />