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In this issue... Things To Do Spring & Summer .....2 A Word from Public Works .............3 Sheriff’s Update ..............................3 Economic Development ..................4 Building Permit Savvy .................... 4 Community Goals ...........................5 Property Tax Appeal Info .................5 Improvement Updates ....................6 Cleanup Days ..................................6 Organic Dropoff Program ...............6 Update from the Fire Chief .............7 Hopkins Schoolhouse for Lease ......7 Planting for Clean Water ................7 Recycling At Home..........................8 Good Neighbor Days ......................8 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 Public Works 651-762-6301 Ask the Mayor I am often approached by residents who want to talk about things happening in Hugo. They ask questions about city services, new developments, and changes occurring within the community. I am also invited to neighborhood meetings, church groups, or other organizations where I can listen and learn about issues people are facing. Many citizens share their ideas, and are excited to learn about how they can participate in the City’s decision making process. As Mayor, I always enjoy talking about important issues within informal settings, as these conversations give me a good idea of what residents expect and what direction they want to see the City go. I often encourage resi- dents to get further involved by attending a public hearing, or by volunteering to serve on one of our City Commissions. In local government, the opinion of a single individual can make a big difference to a Commission or to the City Council who is preparing to make a decision on an important issue. There are a variety of ways to get involved in the decision making process. The City holds many meetings, workshops, and open houses that are intended to gather feedback from residents. City Council and Commission meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome to participate. Agendas are available on the City’s website, and they can also be e-mailed directly to you. Look for City notices in the mail when significant proposals arise near your property, such as park improvements, a new development application, or road construction. We want to keep citizens informed and aware of community changes. I encourage anyone with questions, concerns, or ideas, to begin by contacting City Hall. Our City staff will be able to resolve most issues, and can also help residents make contact with their City Council representative, or myself. We are all more than happy to chat with you! Stay informed by reading the newsletter, checking out the website and Facebook, or by reading the local newspaper. We want to hear from you, so let us know what you think. After all, this is your City! Tom Weidt, Mayor How do you involve residents in the decision making process in our City? 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! TUNE INTO Government Channel 16 for community updates and to watch City meetings “Butterfly on Red Geranium” submitted by Sara