2019.01.23 CC Packet - Goal Setting Session

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Construction projects in 2019 will focus primarily on new public roads and utilities to be constructed concurrent with private development. Work on 130th Street with a roundabout at Flay Ave will result in inconveniences to some residents. Continuing work on 35E near Forest Lake will result in added traffic on Hwy 61 this summer. Work on the Hugo Short Line Railroad will be completed in the spring. Discussion on a collaborative effort with Lino Lakes in underway concerning paving of Elmcrest Avenue in Southern Hugo and Cedar Street in Lino Lakes. Upgrades to sewer and water systems are anticipated in 2019 near city wells and lift stations. Park and trail improvements will be constructed in Adelaide Landing. South Water Tower. Vegetative clearing has begun to make way for construction of the new water tower on 125th street to replace the existing tower on 130th Street. Discussion will occur concerning the fate of the old tower on 130th street, which will no longer be needed to support the City's water supply system Bridges. City consulting staff has completed inspections of several city bridges that will need maintenance work. Staff will propose inclusion of bridge maintenance activities into the CIP. Water: White Bear Lake Lawsuit. This issue consumed significant time in 2018, as Judge Marrinan's ruling has significant impacts on the City. Fortunately, most impacts of the ruling have now been delayed until June of 2019. In late January, the Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on the appeal, with their ruling expecting in early spring. Depending on the result, there could be significant time spent on this issue again in 2019. Stormwater re -use. New water re -use projects will be operational this year in Adelaide Landing and Oneka Place. Staff is working on phase 2 of the Waters Edge re -use project. Staff continues to seek outside funds for the CSAH 8 project. Water Conservation. Many of the measures the city has implemented for water conservation may no longer be relevant as a result of the court ruling. These programs will need to be re-evaluated before they are continued. Council has approved a new water rate structure that is now being implemented. The Met Council is completing a report for Hugo, evaluating the benefit of smart -irrigation controllers. Regional water studies that impact Hugo continue to be developed and updated. Staff reviews this data, participates on many task forces and committees and is involved in regional discussions involving water use. Phil Klein remains as a member of MAWSAC. Fire Department: Ambulance Service. An annual report will be provided to the council in the spring. Staffing. Fire Department leadership will continue expansion of recruitment and retention efforts with the goal of increasing daytime staffing levels.