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Park shelters may be used on a "first come, first served" basis except with a $5 permit. To reserve a park shelter or commu- nity room, contact City Hall at 651- 762-6300. Contact the Lions Club to reserve the shelter or building in Lions Park. Washington County's Library Express is located at Hugo City Hall. To check out a book and arrange pick up at the library lockers at City Hall, go to www.co.washington .mn.us/library. 2012 City Goals Goal #1 Infrastructure In 2012, the City will evaluate and im- plement a number of infrastructure im- provements. These include updating priorities for roadway improvements for the next five years. Stormwater reuse in the stormwater management projects. Infrastructure improvements at the inter- section of Highway 61 and County Road 4 are scheduled for 2013. High speed internet infrastructure and City facility space needs will be evaluated. Goal #2 Public Safety The joint powers agreement with White Bear Lake for shared Basic Life Support services will be updated. The Fire Department will work on a leadership succession plan and apply for federal grants from FEMA and SAFR. Goal #3 Economic Development Long-term strategies will be developed for industrial developments. This in- cludes a study and planning of the of the northern gateway area and a discussion on extension of city services. The mar- keting plan for the City will be imple- mented which includes incentives to do business in Hugo, and indentifying the needs for future industrial parks. Rede- velopment of downtown Hugo continues to be a priority and includes partnering on the redevelopment and site planning of the stock lumber site and sale of city -owned properties. Goal #4 Parks Projects Recreation programming will continue to expand. Opportunities for park funding such as DNR outdoor recreation grants, regional park/trail designations, and cost recovery options will continue to be reviewed. Irish Avenue Park and Lions Park long-term planning projects will Your 2012 Hugo City Council (from left): Mayor Fran Miron, Phil Klein, Chuck Haas, Becky Petryk, Tom Weidt continue. Missing trial links within the City will be identified and completed. Goal #5 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Metropolitan Council grant opportuni- ties to help initiate land use studies for mixed-use zoning areas will be researched. Zoning and subdivision or- dinances will be updated. The stormwa- ter plan will be completed. The down- town plan will be reviewed. Funding will be found for Phase 2 of the Eastern Hugo Land Use Study. Ongoing Priorities The Hugo City Council also maintains ongoing priorities. These include: • Maintain quality staff. • Council is committed to working collaboratively with Commissioners to build a stronger team. • Continue to build a diverse and sta- ble tax base. • Continue community outreach. • Maintain Legislative relationships and regional partnerships.