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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN 55038 • (651) 762-6300 • www.ci.hugo.mn.us <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />March 3, 2025 <br /> <br />Wayne Sandberg <br />Public Works Director/ County Engineer <br />Washington County Public Works <br />11660 Myeron Road <br />Stillwater, MN 55082 <br /> <br />Support for Washington County's proposal to the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust <br />Fund for the extension of the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail in the City of Hugo <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Sandberg, <br /> <br />The purpose of this letter is to express the City of Hugo's support for Washington County's pursuit of funding <br />through Minnesota’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for the extension of the Hardwood <br />Creek Regional Trail. <br /> <br />Currently, the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail is a north-south multi-use trail running on 11 miles of former <br />railroad right-of-way. A one-mile gap in the trail exists in Hugo where the rail line remains active. The <br />proposed extension project will address this key gap in the trail network; provide improved bike and <br />pedestrian access to important local destinations, such as Bald Eagle-Otter Lake Regional Park and Lions <br />Volunteer Park; and be the missing link in connecting neighboring counties' trail networks. We eagerly <br />anticipate the full completion of the envisioned Hardwood Creek Regional Trail, and local access to the <br />eventual 40 plus miles of continuous dedicated trails connecting Chisago (Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail), <br />Washington (Hardwood Creek Regional Trail), and Ramsey (Bruce Vento Regional Trail) counties. <br /> <br />The City of Hugo will continue to work collaboratively with Washington County to improve the regional <br />pedestrian and bicycle network and opportunities to connect to the lands and waters in this part of <br />Minnesota. Thank you for the opportunity to send our support for this project and your commitment to its <br />completion. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at 651-762-6300. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Bryan Bear <br />City Administrator <br />