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Ask the Mayor It’s great to see the City move forward and improve. Together with the City Council and Commissioners, we work hard to accomplish the City’s goals to make Hugo a better place to live for residents. One of my biggest goals over the last six years since I became Mayor of Hugo, was to reduce our use of groundwater. Hugo’s ongoing efforts to reduce, reuse, and replenish its local water have not gone unnoticed. By practicing methods that reduce water use such as avoiding overwatering and the reuse of water through stormwater irrigation systems, the City has the ability to replenish its water at a sustainable rate. As a result, residents can enjoy the benefits of efficient water use and remain conscientious of the true value water holds within this community. As Hugo continues to grow, finding enough funding to accomplish all the things that need to be done in a timely manner is challenging. To satisfy the needs of the community without raising taxes means making tough decisions to ensure that the limited funding is used to get the most benefit for the most citizens. For example, Hugo’s parks system is aging. Due to safety concerns, Lions Park needed a new playground this year. This is the first playground that Hugo has replaced in its parks system. The original playground cost $45,000, twenty years ago. The replacement playground will cost $100,000. However, Lions Parks is a community park, home to Hugo events, and a key park in Hugo. One of the most satisfying aspects of being Mayor has been that everyone on the City level works well together. With my fellow City Councilmembers, we make decisions for Hugo together as a group. We do not hold personal grudges or get lost in some argument. We are able to listen to all opinions on an issue and come to the best decision with cooperation on all sides. There isn’t any animosity between Councilmembers here. We are able to move forward after a consensus is made and continue to improve Hugo together. It is rewarding to see our efforts as a City Council result in the betterment of the community. Tom Weidt, MayorTune into Government Channel 16 for community updates and to watch City meetings. What are some of the satisfying aspects and some of the challenging aspects of being Mayor of Hugo? Question from Kenneth Hugo City Hall 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North Hugo, MN 55038 651-762-6300 www.ci.hugo.mn.us Fire Department 651-762-6362 Washington County Sheriff’s Office 911 Non-emergency: 651-439-9381 IN THIS FALL ISSUE... A Word from Public Works .......................2 Housing Update .......................................2 Economic Development Extra..................3 8th Annual Tour de Hugo .........................3 Recreation Programs ...............................4 Water Conservation Practices ..................4 Washington Co. Open to Business ...........4 Household Drug Collection Expands .......5 2040 Comp Plan Update .........................5 Washington County Updates ...................6 Updates from Your Fire Chief ...................7 Movie Night In the Park ..........................8 Good Neighbor of the Year ......................8 If you have a question you would like to ask the Mayor, send it to info@ci.hugo.mn.us. Your question could be featured in the next newsletter! H H GET OUT AND VOTE! H H The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.Visit the Secretary of State’s website at https://www.sos.state. mn.us/elections-voting/ for information on where to vote and who will be on your ballot. City local election will include: • Council Member Ward 1 • Council Member Ward 3 • Mayor Council Members serve four-year terms, and the Mayor serves a two-year term. Both current Council Members and the Mayor are running unopposed. “Daisy at Irish Avenue Park” photo submitted by Will Perry