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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. NiNOrical pprELilw The Historical Com- mission is charged with preserving and protecting the history of Hugo. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Oneka Room. No Historical Commission is complete without volunteers and community histori- ans, so anyone who would like to attend or contribute is welcome. 201S Ci,t� c,oa Ls Goal #1 Infrastructure In 2013, the City will evaluate and imple- ment a number of infrastructure improve- ments. These include developing the CSAH 4 Corridor Plan, developing funding for the pavement management program, focusing on stormwater management projects, forming high speed internet provisions, and evaluating City facility space needs. Goal #2 Public Safety The Joint Powers agreement with White Bear Lake for Basic Life Support services will be updated. The Fire Department will work on leadership succession plan. The City will review their disaster response plans, specifically, the security of public buildings and the costs associated with that. Goal #3 Economic Development Long term strategies will be developed for industrial developments. This will include a study of the Northern Area Gateway Plan and a discussion on the extension of City services to this area. A marketing plan for the City will be implemented which includes incentives to do business in Hugo, identifying marketing options, and costs as well as needs for targeted industrial parks. Redevelopment of downtown Hugo contin- ues to be a priority which includes focus on partnering with individuals on the stock lumber site and the sale of the City -owned properties. The City will also continue to reach out to existing businesses. Goal #4 Parks Projects Recreational programming will continue to expand to include teens and seniors. Identifying funding sources for redevelop- ment of Lion's Park will include looking at grants, donations, private investments, and park funds. The City will look into incorporating a Veteran's memorial within Lions Park. Location and funding options will be discussed for a City dog park. Missing trail links within the City will be identified and completed. Goal #5 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Metropolitan Council grant opportunities to help initiate land use studies for mixed- use zoning areas will be researched. Zoning and subdivision ordinances will be reviewed and updated. The stormwater plan will be completed. The downtown plan will be reviewed. Goal #6 Water Conservation A Water Conservation Committee will be formed to orchestrate discussions on stormwater reuse/management and water rates/conservation. Water conservation education, encouragement and incentives will be established. The City will look at the possibility of collaborating with other cities and entities on water supply options. Hugo receives International Business Retention and Expansion Award. Ongoing Priorities The Hugo City Council also maintains ongoing priorities. These include: -Maintain quality staff -Council is committed to work collabora- tively with Commissioners to build a stronger team -Continue to build a diverse and stable tax base -Continue with community outreach -Build and maintain legislative and regional relationships