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HYDRANT A Word From STREET
<br />FLUSHING M SWEEPING
<br />BEGINS AROUNDPu bi ic Works BEGINS AROUND
<br />OCTOBER 1, 2020 OCTOBER 15, 2020
<br />Fall Clean -Up Day
<br />Fall clean-up day will be held on Saturday,
<br />October 3, 2020 at Hugo Public Works.
<br />The collection of waste will only be for Hugo
<br />residents. However, hazardous materials and
<br />electronics will be accepted free of charge
<br />from all Washington County residents (no
<br />businesses). Zip code verification will
<br />be required to verify residence in
<br />Washington County. This event offers a
<br />great opportunity to do a last minute clean-
<br />up of your property before winter hits!
<br />Questions? Call Hugo Public Works
<br />at651-762-6301.
<br />Winter Parking
<br />Ordinance
<br />Between November 1 and extending
<br />through March 31, parking is prohibited
<br />on all City streets from 2:00 am to 7:00 am.
<br />Also, if we receive two inches or more of
<br />snow at any time during the year, on -street
<br />parking is prohibited during those times.
<br />This is to allow the Public Works Depart-
<br />ment time to clear the snow from the
<br />roadways in a safe and efficient manner.
<br />Snow Removal
<br />The City of Hugo would like to remind
<br />everyone that it is against the law to
<br />deposit snow on or next to a public street.
<br />Minnesota State Statute 160.2715
<br />prohibits plowing, shoveling, blowing,
<br />or otherwise placing snow onto any
<br />public road right-of-way, and doing so is
<br />punishable by a misdemeanor. Snow that
<br />is moved to the public right-of-way can
<br />create hazardous situations, including
<br />slippery areas, frozen ridges, bumps, sight
<br />obstructions, and drainage problems.
<br />Property owners are liable should an
<br />accident occur as a result of improper
<br />snow placement.
<br />In preparation for snow removal season,
<br />residents should check their mailboxes to
<br />ensure they are sturdy, in good condition,
<br />and installed properly. Please keep snow
<br />cleared from the area around and below the
<br />mailbox. Mailboxes that are damaged by
<br />snow, and not actual plow contact, will not
<br />be repaired by the City of Hugo. Also,
<br />please remove any temporary items from
<br />the public right-of-way, such as basketball
<br />hoops or planter boxes, as this will aid in
<br />safe and efficient snow removal.
<br />Prevent Stormwater
<br />Pollution, Report Illicit
<br />Discharges
<br />An illicit discharge is any discharge into
<br />the stormwater drainage system. It is
<br />unlawful to dispose of any substance other
<br />than stormwater into streets, gutters,
<br />ditches, pond, streams, or lakes. As a
<br />community member, you play a large role
<br />in identifying and reducing illicit discharges
<br />in our community.
<br />What can you do about illicit discharges?
<br />If you see anyone discharging any material
<br />other than rainwater in roadside ditches or
<br />storm drains, please report it to Public
<br />Works at 651-762-6301. For potentially
<br />hazardous materials or petroleum spills,
<br />call 9-1-1 FIRST if there is an
<br />immediate threat to life or property.
<br />Practice smart salting this winter
<br />to protect our water
<br />Road salt helps to melt ice, but it also
<br />pollutes our lakes, streams, and ground-
<br />water. In the Twin Cities Metro, 40 lakes
<br />and streams are contaminated by
<br />too much chloride, 40 are almost
<br />impaired, and 30% of private wells
<br />have elevated levels of chloride.
<br />Here's what you can do this winter;
<br />1. Shovel: Clear walkways
<br />before snow turns to ice
<br />and before you apply salt.
<br />The more snow you clear
<br />manually, the less salt you
<br />will need.
<br />2. Scatter: Use salt only
<br />where it's crucial. When
<br />you apply salt to pavement,
<br />leave plenty of space
<br />between granules.
<br />A 12-ounce coffee cup
<br />of salt is enough to cover
<br />10 sidewalk squares or
<br />a 20-foot driveway.
<br />3. Select: Salt doesn't melt ice if the pave-
<br />ment is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit,
<br />so use sand for traction when it's too
<br />cold, or choose a different de-icer.
<br />4. Sweep: Clean up leftover salt, sand, and
<br />de-icer to save and reuse as needed.
<br />5. Slow Down: Drive slower when roads
<br />are icy or snow-covered and wear
<br />your winter boots when you're walking
<br />or running errands.
<br />Pet Waste
<br />Improperly disposed pet waste can pollute
<br />our water. When pet waste is washed
<br />into lakes or streams the waste decays,
<br />using up oxygen and sometimes releasing
<br />ammonia. Low oxygen levels and ammonia
<br />combined with warm temperatures can kill
<br />fish. Most importantly, pet waste carries
<br />diseases which make water unsafe for
<br />swimming and drinking.
<br />Pet waste may not be the largest or most
<br />toxic pollutant in urban waterways, but it is
<br />one of the many little sources of pollution
<br />that add up to a big problem. Fortunately
<br />there are some things we can all do to
<br />help keep our water clean. It's the pet
<br />owner's responsibility to "scoop the
<br />poop;' and it is a small price to pay to
<br />protect our water quality.
<br />(Ordinance No. 2011-45 Sec.10-38).
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