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14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN 55038 • (651) 762-6300 • www.ci.hugo.mn.us March 22, 2022 Wayne Sandberg Public Works Director Washington County Public Works 11660 Myeron Road Stillwater, MN 55082 RE: Support for Washington County’s Regional Solicitation application for the extension of the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail in the City of Hugo Dear Mr. Sandberg, The purpose of this letter is to express the City of Hugo’s support for Washington County’s pursuit of Federal funds through the Metropolitan Council’s Regional Solicitation program for the extension of the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail along the east side Falcon Court and Falcon Boulevard in the City of Hugo. The City of Hugo is supportive of construction to complete the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail in Hugo. Furthermore, if Washington County receives Regional Solicitation funding, the City of Hugo is committed to snow removal for the proposed segments of trail. The Hardwood Creek Regional Trail was master planned with extensive public engagement in 2012 and serves as the major artery in Hugo’s trail network. The proposed extension will address an existing gap in the trail network and provide safer pedestrian access to important destinations such as the Bald Eagle-Otter Lake Regional Park and Lions Park. The proposed extension is the missing link in Hugo between Chisago County’s Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail to the north and Ramsey County’s Bruce Vento Regional Trail to the south. These improvements are also consistent with both the City’s and the County’s 2040 comprehensive plans. The City of Hugo and Washington County will continue work collaboratively to support and improve the region’s trail system. Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions, please contact me at 651-762-6300 or at bbear@ci.hugo.mn.us. Sincerely, Bryan Bear City Administrator Cc: Hugo City Council Hugo Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission