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Council Meeting Minutes for March 16, 2026 Page 2 of 7 He outlined the organization’s five core programs. The Strong Start Program provides in-school support to approximately 135 students each year and is currently operating in Linwood, with plans for expansion. The Juvenile Justice Program, used most frequently by Hugo families, works with youth who have encountered legal trouble to help them repair the harm they have caused. The Education Engagement Program assists students in improving attendance and connecting with teachers and school staff for additional support. The Counseling Program provided more than 3,000 sessions last year, primarily serving clients in kindergarten through age 18. The fifth program, For Young People, will soon begin providing transportation for youth to participate in positive community activities designed to build healthy relationships and strengthen the community. Tim also shared a story about a child who was struggling due to family issues, emphasizing how the City’s support enables the organization to better assist youth and families in need. He announced that the organization’s annual “Taste of the Lakes” fundraising event will be held on April 23. Washington County Assessors Update - Tyson Terry Washington County Residential Property Appraiser Tyson Terry provided the Council with an update on Hugo property assessments in preparation for the Local Board of Appeals and Adjustments meeting scheduled for April 2, 2026. Tyson outlined the assessment year timeline, explaining that the County’s sales study period operates similarly to a fiscal year, beginning on October 1 and ending on September 30. He noted that the notices being sent out reflect property values as of January 2026. He reviewed the information printed on property tax statements including contact details for property owners who may have questions. Tyson also noted that this is the time of year when assessment appeals take place. As required by the State of Minnesota, one-fifth of the City’s parcels are reviewed each year and reassessed. Approximately 1,800 properties in Hugo are scheduled for review this year. Tyson reported that there were 274 residential sales in Hugo during 2025 that qualified as arm’s- length transactions, with an average sales price of $414,000. He compared the sale prices for the Twin Cities metro, Washington County, and Hugo, noting that Hugo remains in line with the rest of the County and above the Twin City’s average. Hugo homes, including new construction, had a median market time of 22 days, which was in line with surrounding areas. The City continues to see strong new construction activity. Tyson reported that most homes are selling at or near 100 percent of the listing price. There were four foreclosures in Hugo during the past year, compared to none in the prior two years. The City recorded 136 new construction permits, including two commercial projects and one multifamily apartment development, representing 11.9 percent of all new construction in Washington County. Tyson noted that Hugo continues to rank among the top cities in the county for agricultural property.