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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 March Newsletter x Hugo City Hall • 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North • Hugo, Minnesota 55038 Governor Pawlenty Helps Hugo Celebrate i. yy gQ -HIM l love, 2006 Year In Review 2001 City Goals A Turning Point In Our Community Opportunities For Success In an eventful year in which Hugo celebrated 100 On January 15,2007 the Hugo City Council held its years as a City,residents also saw the completion of annual goal-setting session to develop City Goals or many of Hugo's ongoing projects. These included 2007.The Council also received input from separate the construction of major roadways, schools, and goal-setting sessions held by the Planning Commis- commercial and residential developments. While sion and the Parks Commission. these have resulted in a sense of accomplishment for the City,they also represent a new beginning for the Hugo Mayor Fran Miron states, "The process that future of Hugo. Mayor Fran Miron agrees, noting, we go through each year is really the reason why "2006 was really a banner year for the City of Hugo, we've been successful in Hugo. We have a unique with many goals accomplished last year as well as sense of harmony within the City, and I think that the resolution of some issues that we've been work- tone is set because we establish areas of agreement i - ing on for some time. I think it really creates a turn- that provide the basis for working as a team–staff, ing point for our community." Council and residents. It also offers an opportunity to do self-evaluation." Hugo Celebrates Its Centennial August 15, 2006 marked the 100th birthday of the 0081 A Focus On Economic Development Cit of Hugo, which included several days of cel-g Y Based on information received during continued ebration by City residents. Minnesota Governor visits to existing businesses in Hugo,marketing and Tim Pawlenty joined in on the festivities to make promotional strategies will be developed for the remarks and present a proclamation to the City,and City's Economic Development Authority(EDA). In a time capsule — which won't be opened for an- addition,the City will encourage business owners to other 50ears — was buried in front of Cit Hall Y Y . join and become active members of the Hugo Busi- A special Hugo Centennial Commission was formed ness Association(HBA). Hugo will also continue to • - and this group helped make the celebration a very move toward the establishment of a Downtown Tax successful event. "It was so wonderful to see the Increment Financing (TIF) district, and work will volunteers come together and see the community begin on a master plan for another industrial park in come together to celebrate such an important date in the Northern Gateway — west of Highway 61 from ' Hugo's history,"comments Mayor Miron. 165th Street to 180th Street. Year In Review: Pagel 2007 City Goals: Page 3 Not News From The Hugo Fire Department The Hugo City Council recognized the service of j Mi'a �FQ three members of the Hugo Fire Department upon their retirement. With nearly 70 years of combined service to Hugo residents,the following firefighters were recently honored for their hard work and dedi- cation to the City: Paul Fladeboe 25 years of service Don Wolkerstorfer 20 years of service Greg Burmeister 16 years of service Jim Christiansen 8 years of service These awards are presented as part of the City's new policy that recognizes employees for their milestone anniversaries and retirements. TOP PHOTO: (From left to right) Chief Jim Compton, Greg Burmeister, Paul Fladeboe and Mayor Fran Miron Icy BOTTOM PHOTO: Don Wolkerstorfer with his family and Mayor Fran Miron rh��� S yon 9 Spring Street Sweeping Is Shote/� i?oty . . . gust Around The Corner Sprin Nvdrant Flushin The Public Works Department will begin sweeping g City streets Monday, April 2, 2007. Sweeping is Begins April 16 scheduled to take place on all paved streets in Hugo, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm for approximately seven weeks. Any questions re- The Public Works Department will be flushing hy- garding street sweeping should be directed to the drants in the City of Hugo beginning Monday,April public Works Department at 651-762-6300. 16,2007. Hydrant flushing will take place Monday /►� through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm for ap- proximately four weeks. Flushing allows the Public g . Works Department to purge rust and stagnant water from the distribution system. In addition,it allows Barking dogs and dogs running at large are consid- the Department to identify hydrants in need of ered a nuisance by many residents. If you own a maintenance. dog,the City is asking for your help. Please follow Hugo's ordinance regarding dogs running at large Due to the hydrant flushing,it is inevitable that and dogs that continually bark. If you own a dog, some residents will receive rust-colored your dog must be licensed, under the owner's con- water that could stain laundry. Please trol at all times, and must not bark repeatedly for check that water coming into your house more than five(5)minutes without at least a one(1) i is clear before doing laundry during this minute lapse in time. Please be courteous and re • time period. Questions regarding hydrant spectful to your neighbors. For more informatiol. flushing should be directed to the Public regarding your pet please visit the City's web site at ' Works Department at 651-762-6300. www.ci.hugo.mn.us. 2007 City Goals: From 1 look into the construc- and are no longer reflec- Goal#8: Histori- rr tion of a Rice Lake Park tive of Hugo's current cai commission I a 0 O Goal #2: Transpor- soccer complex. Ongo- philosophy. In order to Projects A tation Planning ing goals include evalu- get updated and reflect After a successful cel- While the CSAH 8/14 ating opportunities for current development Road Project was Parkland acquisition in practices, the Council ebration of the City's J 100th birthday, this th com leted in 2006, e City — including a will go through a recod- p site for a ball field com- ification of ordinances, Commission continues maintainingits proper �i p p - plex— and continuing including rural preser- its work to preserve function and achiev Hugo's history. The ing smooth traffic flow to provide recreational vation, nuisance and Commission members remain on going goals programming for Hugo signs. In addition, the g g g will gather verbal and in 2007. Other trans- residents. City will determine ap- propriate guidelines for Written histories from portation planning goals residents and will once are the placement of Goal#5: Com- a Board of Zoning. again participate in traffic signals at 130th prehensive Plan Good Neighbor Days in and 147th Streets and Update June. the implementation of Based on a mandate by street reconstruction in the Metropolitan Coun- selected areas through- cil, the City is required Public N out Hugo. to update its compre- hensive plan by the year On Downtown Redevelopment Goal#3: Public 2008. Set For March 22, 2007 Safety The updating process, The primary compo- which will involve sec- nent of the 2007 public tions on transportation, The downtown master plan and design safety goal is a review utilities and the City's guidelines will be the subject of a Hugo of police protection ser- master plan,has already Planning Commission public hearing to ices currently provided been started to ensure be held on Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 to the City by the Wash- completion before next ear's deadline. For pm at Hugo City Hall. Residents are en- Department. As Hugo more details, see page couraged to attend this meeting where continues to grow, ad- 6•) discussion will focus on adoption of the equate police coverage City's downtown master plan. is needed for residents. Goal#6:Rice lake Other public safety is- Management Plan. sues include ongoing Creation of the downtown plan has in- sues The City will continue work with White Bear to work with the Minne- volved a great deal of public input. The Your Lake to provide Basic sota Department of Nat- resulting plan will be presented at the Mark Life Support(BLS) am- ural Resources and the March 22 public hearing, and residents bulance service to Hugo Rice Creek Watershed Calendar citizens, as well as the will have one more opportunity to offer District to complete a preparation of a Fire management plan for the feedback. Community Development Di- Marshall safety report Paul Hugo Farms Wild- rector Bryan Bear notes, "We continue to Public hearing to address building us- life Management Area. receive interest from folks who would like age issues in the City. This plan will provide a to participate. to be held on guideline for a balanced Goal#4: Parks Pro!. approach to land use eels. and water management Following the public hearing, the Plan- Thursday, In 2007 the City will of Rice Lake and the ning Commission will make a final recom- finalize plans for Oak surrounding area. mendation to the City Council at its April March 22 at Shore Park in prepara- tion for construction Goal#7 Update of 2 meeting. At that time, the Council will n 2007. Other Parks' City Code also be able to make a decision regard- 7:00 pm at goals include creat- There are a number of ing approval of a Tax Increment Financing ing an Implementation City ordinances that (TIF) district for the downtown plan. Hugo City Hall Committee that will have become outdated Oneka Elementary Gym Hosting Recreational Activities The Oneka Elementary School has only been open since September 2006 and already its new"supersize" gym is the site of an indoor play experience for Hugo children ages six and under. Tot Time began January 16 and runs through March 29. Every Tuesday,Thursday and Sunday Hugo children can enjoy playtime in the gym for only $2 per child or$5 per family. During Tot Time,children can choose from a variety of activities,including riding toys and a bouncy castle;a separate play area is available for those under age two. Parent supervision is required at all times. Tot Time is co-sponsored by the White Bear Lake Area Public Schools Community Services and Recreation E Department and the City of Hugo. It was originally put together by Hugo Parks Commissioner Rachel ! Berger, along with City of Hugo Public Works Director Chris Petree and representatives from the White Bear Lake Area School District. Petree notes,"This has been very successful for a new program and we are Every Tuesday, very pleased with the response from those attending." Plans are in the works to evaluate the program and consider areas for possible expansion.Petree adds,"We plan to offer the program again next year and hope Thursday and to provide some additional opportunities and equipment." Sunday Hugo Other activities for older children and adults are also available at the gym. These include basketball,yoga children can enjoy and volleyball. For complete details about all of the recreational opportunities at the Oneka Elementary School gym,check out the City's website at www.ci.hugo.mn.us. playtime in the Oneka gym. 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A subcommittee of the on certain properties, a public workshop to D Hugo City Council and vehicles parked on the consider the draft ordi- \ the PlanningCommis- front lawns of residenc- nance has been set for sion has created a draft es and blocked views. Monday, March 26 at Rice Creek ordinance regarding the 7:00 pm at Hugo City storage of recreation- Although it addresses Hall. Bear adds, "Resi- Clean-up al vehicles and other these issues, Hugo dents are encouraged to CCatlin AlI equipment in the City, Community Develop- attend this workshop, alling as a result of Planning ment Director Bryan where they can look at Volunteers Commission members' Bear notes, "The new the ordinance and pro- concern that some prop- draft ordinance is not vide feedback." In celebration of erty owners were taking intended to prohibit the Earth Day, the Rice advantage of the City's storage of vehicles on Creek Watershed Dis- storage policy. They property, but it may re- _ ' n noted that the City's cur- strict the number and the tnwill ill be working with 4-H Clubs, Girl rent ordinance doesn't location.” A final deci- Scouts, Boy Scouts, address issues such as sion regarding this topic schools,Lions Clubs, multiple vehicles stored has not yet been made; youth groups, cities and counties to collect litter and debris out of nton Rice Creek from Lino Spring Cleanin Wou ty Lakes to Fridley. Special One Day Collection Event Each volunteer group . . 0 ® O . will be assigned a Proof of residency, Forest Lake small portion of the Hazardous materials such as a driver's license,is Northland Mall A recycling creek to clean up Accepted ¢ required. 1432 S.Lake Street an time during the •Household products Saturday, May 5 container Y g last two weeks of Aerosols135 8 a.m. -2 p.m. Cleaners is available April. It should take Fluorescent bulbs W.Broadway Ave. each group about 2- Mercury switches from your 4 hours to complete &thermometers their section. There Paint,thinners,solvents will be drop-off spots � 97 for rou s ut refuse hauler to the •Automotive products g p p Brake fluid 61or by calling trash bags of col- Car batteries N lected garbage. Vol- Driveway/garage `p�� 97 _ g City Hall at unteer groups will be Usedoiland filters \ 0 ° responsible for their ------ - q�w ° 651-762-6300 own life jackets and • Lawn and garden products The following will be accepted before canoes. Trash bags Herbicides noon by the City of Forest Lake for a fee. and work gloves will Insecticides Call 651-462-1099 for details. Wood preservatives,stains be provided. Types of items accepted: • Hobby/recreation products Appliances Carpeting Would your club like Fire extinguishers { Glues,paints TVs, Electronics Lawn Mowers to be involved? Con- Lighter fluid -- Computers Tires tact Dawn Dubats at Pool Chemicals Mattresses Metals the Rice Creek Wa- Propane tanks Box Springs Trash tershed District(ddu- Rechargeable batteries Furniture bats @ricecreek.org or 763-398-3070 x178) to get the details. Questions? Call 651-430-6655 www.eo.washington.mn.us/publiehealth Following are details regarding location,number of lots and type of homes in some of the City's current development projects: Development Location Number of Lots Fable Hill South of Victor Gardens 76 single-family homes Heritage Ponds East of Elmcrest Avenue N. 207 multi-family homes South of 165th Street N. 126 single-family homes eit Beaver Ponds South Fondant Trail N.south of 43 single-family homes 128th Street N. Projects Waters Edge North West of Creekview Preserve at 738 multi-family homes Waters Edge South 159th Street and TH 61 Diamond Point East Goodview Avenue N.and 125 single-family homes p U date 145th Street N. Generation Acres Oneka Lake Boulevard (1/2 41 multi-familytownhomes mile east of TH 61) Victor Gardens 4th County Road 8 and 92 multi-family homes Everton Avenue N. Victor Gardens East Val Jean Boulevard(east 36 single-family homes of Cosette Lane) Oneka Ponds Goodview Avenue N.north of 68 single-family homes Oneka Lake Boulevard Hugo Residents learn About City Comprehensive Plan City Nall Filled With Residents of All Ages One of the City's focus munity Development various Commissions create." goals for this year is to Director Bryan Bear. – it needs to be a vision update its current Com- of the entire community. Dates for public open prehensive Plan by the The Hugo City Council, The Comprehensive Plan house meetings and all year 2008. This deadline City staff and Planning shouldn't be something progress on the plan will is based on a require- Commission — along that the City presents to be posted and updated ment by the Metropoli- with the Parks Commis- the community;rather,it regularly on the City's tan Council that all cities sion and the Economic should be something that website at www.ci.hugo. Dates for in the seven-county area Development Authority the community helps to mn.us. update their plans every — will be involved in public open house 10 years. The City's cur- creating this new docu- rent plan was created in ment. However, updat- February -. i0Op - meetings and all 1998. ing the City's compre- hensive plan is intended progress on the The Comprehensive to be a very open process - Plan outlines develop- for the community, and Comprehensive ment goals ranging from residents are encouraged types of housing and to attend any or all of the 0th Plan will be posted units within a particular several public workshops '` development, to infra- that will be held through- and updated structure needs such as out the course of the year. road systems and storm Hugo Mayor Fran Miron > regularly on the water. "While this is notes, "I think it's going something that the Met to be imperative that the City's website at Council requires us to community participate do, it's a good idea; it in the process because www.Cl.hugo.mn.uS. gives guidance for the the Comprehensive Plan development that occurs shouldn't just be a vision in the City,"notes Com- of the Council and the 1 Year In Review: From 1 Grand Opening Of Festival Foods Festival Foods broke ground in August 2005 and, Rib according to plan,completed construction and cel- On Amhk ebrated its grand opening in Hugo on June 1,2006. The 55,000-square-foot grocery store,located att k the Victor Gardens North development,is one of - R the first major retailers to open a location in Hugo. Completion of Diamond Point Park year n Located in the Diamond Point East Neighborhood, Diamond Point Park was completed in 2006 featur- ing state-of-the-art playground equipment, Picnic Review pavillion, volleyball and basketball courts and little league ballfield. ' = Meeting Rooms Available For Rental Completion of Oneka Elementary School Hugo Mayor Fran Miron, along with members of The City of Hugo has two meeting rooms } the White Bear Lake School Board and the Hugo available for rental: Oneka Room at City City Council, broke ground on the construction of Hall and the Rice Lake Centre at the Public Oneka Elementary School in April 2005. Just 16 Works facility. months later,in August 2006,the elementary school The rooms can be used for meetings, corpo- -located at the corner of Oneka Parkway and Heri- tage Parkway — opened its doors for resident tours The rental fee is$100 for Hugo residents and prior to its official opening at the start of the 2006-07 $200 for non-residents; each room seats 90- school year. 100 people. Chairs and tables are provided; any additional equipment or furniture is the responsibility of the renter. Interested indi- viduals or groups must fill out an application, } " sign a rental agreement, and pay a key and DIE�VD m4 damage deposit. For information, or to re- . _ r '• serve either room, contact Eileen or Debi at City Hall,651-762-6300. Watering Restrictions Hugo residents and property owners who use the �u municipal water supply are being asked to help con- serve water and protect the environment by restrict- '' ing their watering of lawns, trees or other vegeta- tion. The days you may water are determined by your street address. If your address ends in an odd number,you may water on only odd-numbered cal- „ endar days; if your address ends in an e v e n number, you may water on only Completion Of MAN 8/14 Road Protect even-numbered calendar days. a With the help of federal funding and an excellent An exemption from the odd-even contractor,Arnt Construction, the reconstruction of restriction,of up to 30 days,is avail- —� CSAH 8/14 was completed in 2006 marking an im- able for new sod, seed or plantings. portant step toward continued progress in the City's You may call the Hugo City Hall at 651- downtown redevelopment. 762-6300 to be added to a 30-day exemption a list. BULK RATE Hugo City Hall• 14669 Fitzgerald Ave.N.•Hugo,MN 55038 POSTAGE PAID HUGO, MN 55038 PERMIT NO. 21 OCCUPANT Visit our website: www.d.hugo.mn.us City Directory City StaffService City Administrator Mike Ericson 651-762-6312 Community Dev.Dir. Bryan Bear 651-762-6320 Directory Public Works Director Chris Petree 651-762-6316 Building Official John Benson 651-762-6313 Building Inspector Chuck Preisler 651-762-6302 Building Inspector Scott Baller 651-762-6322 City ` ll General Sr.Engineering Tech. Scott Anderson 651-762-6326 Information City Clerk Mary Ann Creager 651-762-6311 Community Dev.Asst. Michele Lindau 651-762-6315Mmiday — Friday except holidays Associate Planner Rachel Simone 651-762-6304 651-762-6300 Bldg.Dept.Receptionist Eileen Ottney 651-762-6310 Bldg.Dept.Receptionist Debi Close 651-762-6300 Billing Clerk Jodie Guareschi 651-762-6309 City Hall FAX Number Finance Director Ron Otkin 651-762-6314 651-426-2859 Fire Chief Jim Compton 651-429-6366 City Council I I unty + , Sheriffs Department Mayor Fran Miron 651-429-5961 •lice non-emergency) Ward • - . - Ward I Becky Petryk 651-426-4722 651-439-9381 Ward 2 Frank Puleo 651-653-9369 Ward 3 Chuck Haas 651-439-4475 Council-at-Large Mike Granger 651-426-8171 Fire Hall Monthly Meeting Schedule 651-429-636 City Council 1 st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Fire&Police ncy Planning Commission 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. • Parks Commission 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. 11 Historical Commission 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. EDA Commission 3rd Monday at 8:30 a.m.