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Stormwater Welcome New Commissioners! (cont'd from page 1) The City maintains many stormwater ponds, control structures, ditches, and wetlands. We ask residents to help us keep these features in good condition with one simple lawn care tip: Do not blow grass clippings into the roadways or stormwater ponds. These clippings decompose and turn into nutrients which cause algae blooms in the ponds. If you live on a stormwater feature and you notice a structure is plugged please call (651) 762-6301 so maintenance crews can remove the obstruction. Prevent Stormwater Pollution - Report Illicit Discharges An illicit discharge is an unlawful act of dis- posing, dumping, spilling, emitting or other discharge of any substance other than storm - water into the streets, gutters, ditches, and ponds that make up our stormwater drainage system, or directly into streams or lakes them- selves. As a community member, you play a large part in identifying and reducing illicit dis- charges in our community. What can you do about illicit discharges? If you see anyone discharging any material other than rainwater in roadside ditches or storm drains, please report it to Public Works at 651-762-6301. For potentially hazardous materials and petroleum spills, call 9-1-1 FIRST when there is an immediate threat to life or property. Pet Waste Pollutants from improperly disposed pet waste may be - washed into storm sewers Scoop by rain or melting snow. The Poop When pet waste is washed • into lakes or streams the 7A waste decays, using up This is Our Home and oxygen and sometimes I Your Neighborhood _.._._ releasing ammonia. Low oxygen levels and ammonia combined with warm temperatures can kill fish. Most importantly, pet waste carries diseases which make water unsafe for swimming and drinking. Pet wastes may not be the largest or most toxic pollutant in urban waterways, but it is one of the many little sources of pollution that add up to a big problem. Fortunately there are some things we can all do to help keep our water clean. (Ordinance No. 2011-45 Sec. 10-38) 1V l"r John Chrun, Economic Development Authority My favorite thing to do in Hugo is bicycle, bicycle, bicycle! Hugo provides many trails, safe residential and rural streets with excellent surfaces on which to bicycle. A goal of mine would be to extend that attractiveness to potential businesses, largeand small, whowould also recognize Hugo as an excellent community in which to locate or re -locate. It would expand the tax base and provide additional employ- ment opportunities. The city certainly hasthe infrastructure and room to provide for that growth. Neil Arcand, Economic Development Authority My favorite thing to do in Hugo is to golf at Oneka Ridge. My 3 year old started to get into golfing last summer, so I can't wait for the snow to melt so we can go up and spend some time on the putting green together. My main goals for the commission are to listen and to learn. I want to ensure that everyone's voice is heard and respected, and I hope that I will gain a better understanding of how municipal government works. Mike Roberts, Economic Development Authority My favorite thing to do is hang out with friends and family and eat, drink, and be merry. I also really love to talk about ideas and different points of view that give me a more worldly point of view, as well as different business ideas. My goals for being on the Commission are to learn as much as possible about economic development, and leverage that knowledge to begin putting the wheels of development in motion. Ideally, Hugo will see a growth over the next 5-10 years that it has never seen before, while protecting our small- town atmosphere and helping local residents realize their dreams of becoming business owners. Hugo is in a unique position to prosper due to the ever-increasing population, amount of land available for development, as well as the lack of infrastructure available in the area. Cindy Petty, Planning Commission like to drive around in the outskirts of Hugo and I love to go into the new home models being built here. My goal is to learn more about the process of bringing a development or business to Hugo, and all the guidelines that have to be followed. I also want to hear the opinions from residents and businesses about the proposed projects being brought forth. This is a great opportunity to make sure Hugo is valuing citizen input and ideas. Jason Arcand, Historical Commission Play golf at Oneka Ridge and then go to the Blue Heron! Goals are to bring attention to some history that Hugo residents may not have known. 3❑