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A WORD FROM PUBLIC WORKS STREET SWEEPING begins around October 4, 2021 HYDRANT FLUSHING begins around October 4, 2021. FALL CLEAN-UP DAY will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Hugo Public Works. The collection of waste will only be for Hugo residents. However, hazardous materials and electronics will be accepted free of charge from all Washington County residents (no businesses). Zip code verification will be required to verify residence in Washington County. This event offers a great opportunity to do a last minute clean-up of your property before winter hits! Please see flyer on back page for more information. QUESTIONS? Call Hugo Public Works at (651) 762-6301 SMARTSALTING Salt helps melt ice on roads and sidewalks and protects drivers and pedestrians, but when the snow melts, de-icing salt, which contains chloride, runs into nearby bodies of water. Chloride accumulates in the water over time, and there's no feasible way to treat or remove it. Residents and business owners can do their part to reduce chloride levels in local water bodies by using a few simple tips: Shovel: Manually remove as much snow and ice as possible. Apply Less: A coffee mug of salt will be enough to cover 250 square feet. An aver- age driveway is approximately 1,000 square feet, which is only four 12 ounce cups of salt. Sweep Up Extra: If you see salt on a dry surface, it is no longer working. Sweep up and reuse excess salt. 15 Degrees (F): Most salts stop working at this temperature or colder. Use sand for traction. PREVENT STORMWATER POLLUTION, REPORT ILLICIT DISCHARGES An illicit discharge is any discharge into the stormwater drainage system. It is un- lawful to dispose of any substance other than stormwater into streets, gutters, ditches, ponds, streams or lakes. As a community member, you play a large role in identifying and reducing illicit discharges 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 hazard- ous materials or petroleum spills, call 9-1-1 FIRST if there is an immediate threat to life or property. WINTER PARKING ORDINANCE Between November 1 and extend- ing through March 31, parking is prohibited on all City streets from 2:00 am to 7:00 am. Also, if we receive two inches or more of snow in one snow event during the year, parking is prohibited at those times. This is to allow the Public Works Department to clear the snow from the roadways in a safe and efficient manner. Please be aware that violations of parking restrictions set forth in § 90-253 shall constitute a petty misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $50.00. SNOW REMOVAL The City of Hugo would like to remind everyone that it is against the law to deposit snow on or next to a public street. Minnesota State Statute 160.27 prohibits plowing, shoveling, blow- ing, or otherwise placing snow onto any public road right-of-way, and doing so is punishable by a misdemeanor. Snow that is moved to the public right- of-way can create hazardous situations, including slippery areas, frozen ridges, bumps, sight obstructions and drainage problems. Property owners are liable should an accident occur as a result of improper snow placement. Also, residents should check their mail boxes to ensure they are sturdy and in good condition. Mailboxes that are damaged by snow, and not actual plow contact, will not be repaired by the City of Hugo.