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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 />