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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 May Newsletter I t. I I I f ' Hugo City Hall • 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North • Hugo, Minnesota 55038 Construction Hugo Kidz 'n Biz Fest A Success Of Festival Foods "A wonderful,wonder- ful success,"is how Approved Hugo Mayor Fran Miron describes the first-ever Hugo Kidz `n — At its May 2,2005 g meeting,the Hugo City Biz Fest that was held aV Council approved a on Sunday,April 17 ' • • • final plat for the con- at the Hugo American - Legion Hall. The event o� struction of a 55,000- g • square-foot grocery was designed to bring store and a drive- together businesses and • through coffee shop residents of the City g p Forest Lake. at the Victor Gardens for an afternoon of Miron. Its something that I North development. alwafun. Without its own felt was lack- With the success of the Festival Foods and Chamber of Commerce, Kidz `n Biz Fest,he Hugo businesses often ing in our community; , Dunn Bros. Coffee are g adds,"We're starting to join Chambers in the we've never had that i expected to open at the see a relationship;this neighboring cities of cohesiveness within site in March or April g g the City,"notes Mayor event was a gratifying of 2006. For the past White Bear Lake or experience for me to four to five years,the KidVii Biz:See Page 3 City and Festival Foods "have had a very good working relationship A Cleaner, Better Judicial Ditch on this project,"states Hugo Community At a January 14,2005 joint meet- The RCWD agreed to perform an Development Director ing of the City of Hugo and the Rice initial ditch cleanout and the City of Bryan Bear. He con- Creek Watershed District(RCWD), Hugo agreed to assume maintenance tinues,"They have anew spirit of cooperation and a responsibility. "We agreed that the accommodated many positive attitude prevailed as the two City would be responsible for the _, . . of the City's requests in groups pledged, in a written agree- maintenance after we would do terms of architectural ment,to work together to create a this initial cleanout,"states RCWD design requirements on cleaner and more effective Judicial Administrator Steve Hobbs. He con- the grocery store itself Ditch#2 (JD2).The JD2,which tinues,"The RCWD will put aside and doing what they provides for 50 to 60 percent of $40,000 annually to pay for those canto fit in." Festival the City's drainage,spans 12 miles maintenance costs. The City can get Foods Executive � and flows north out of Rice Lake in out there more quickly than we can Vice President Laurie Hugo. It ultimately ends across the and they would be able to tap into Youngquist notes,"This City's border into Peltier Lake in that$40,000 that we've set aside will be the first Festival Lino Lakes. for cleanout." Hobbs notes that the Foods to have a Dunn RCWD has already performed the Bros. drive-through and At this meeting,the City of Hugo and initial cleanout and the site is drain- outdoor cafe seating." the RCWD agreed on a cooperative ing properly. effort to monitor the results of an Festival:See Page 3 ongoing ditch maintenance program. It was also agreed that in 18 months, Ditch:See Page 5 Help Hugo Celebrate Its Centennial fn1 The Village of Hugo exact date. Kitty then ties pertaining to the charged with a great was formally incorporat- requested copies of the celebration of Hugo's responsibility,and it is ed on August 15, 1906, official incorporation Centennial. Mayor essential that we have which means that the documents." Fran Miron states,"The dedicated residents, City of Hugo will cel- Centennial Commission business owners,and ebrate its 100th year in will serve in a vital role community activists 2006. Hugo Historical as Hugo plans for what involved." Videen Commission will be a truly once- emphasizes that you ' Chairperson Pam UGO in-a-lifetime celebra- don't have to be a long- Videen explains that W N,R E S.0 T A tion." time resident. "Anyone, it was through the any age,who is interest- very hard work of EST. 1,946, The Historical ed in their community, her predecessor,Kitty Commission will be a and most especially the Cheesebrow,that the strong participant in the history of our communi- official Centennial date In order to effectively Centennial Commission ty,is welcome to partici- was determined. "Kitty plan the celebration and has already met pate in the Centennial spent quite a few hours of Hugo's Centennial, with the City Council planning." going through the City the City Council has to discuss possibili- ledgers from the early authorized the forma- ties for the celebration. If you are interested part of the last century. tion of a Centennial However,the planning in participating in When she found notes Commission. The role of this event will also the planning of this on the approximate date, of this Commission will require participation tremendous event, or she contacted the State be to oversee and direct by numerous Hugo know of someone who of Minnesota,who did the planning and imple- residents,and the City is,please contact City the final research for the mentation of all activi- is therefore asking Administrator Mike for additional volun- Ericson at 651-762- teers. Mayor Miron 6312 for more informa- notes,"The Centennial tion. Commission will be Meeting Rooms In Hugo } Available For Rental W777�/ ..... .•-....�, . .� . ]PUBLIC WORKS The City of Hugo now has two meeting rooms available for rental: (G��RZA1 NID) (0)PEI�NINNC , •Oneka Room at City Hall r CC]EL1E]63)RZ u von •Rice Lake Centre at the new Public Works facility The rooms can be used for meetings,corporate f Date: Thursday,August 4 events,parties,or even a small wedding. The Time: 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. rental fee is$100 for Hugo residents and$200 for non-residents, and each room seats 90- All Hugo residents are invited to tour the 100 people. Chairs and tables are provided; newly-completed Public Works Facility, any additional equipment or furniture is the { including the Rice Lake Centre meeting responsibility of the renter. Interested indi- room,located on the Rice Lake property, viduals or groups must fill out an application, 6900 137th Street North (approximately 2 sign a rental agreement,and pay a key and miles east of Highway 61 on County Road damage deposit. For more information, or to 8). Light refreshments and beverages reserve either room, contact Eileen Ottney at will be served. City Hall, 651-762-6310. E E Festival:From Page I Oneka Elementary Breaks Ground Grading will begin at the site in June 2005, i but Youngquist notes that the scheduled opening date of March < or April of 2006 is ten- tative and has not been confirmed. Weather is one factor that will have an impact on this schedule,but more importantly, comple- tion is tied to the con- struction of CSAH 8 (Frenchman Road)and Victor Hugo Boulevard. "It is a necessity to have a functioning stoplight at the inter- Dr. Rolf Parsons (second from left), and Hugo Mayor Fran Miron lead a group section before opening from the White Bear Lake School Board and Hugo City Council during Oneka the store,"comments Elementary School's April 18 groundbreaking ceremony. Youngquist. Festival Foods is one of Kidz'n Biz:From Page 1 the first larger retailers to locate in the City. see." painting,to jump rope the community." "We've recognized that making and a magic the retail needs here in Kidz `n Biz Fest was show. Business own- "I'm just amazed with the City are growing; spearheaded by local ers had a fun-filled the number of young residents should be newspaper, Your afternoon meeting the families that really expecting more services Neighborhood News children and adults care about the com- to locate in Hugo,"says &Report,with com- from the community. munity and are coming Bear. The City's retail bined sponsorship from HBA President Katie forward to participate base will continue to the Hugo Business Riopel comments,"The in events,"comments expand,not only at the Association(HBA)and HBA members who Mayor Miron. He adds, Victor Gardens site,but the Hugo Economic participated thought it "I hope that this event also at other locations Development Authority was phenomenal." She will be the impetus throughout the com- munity, including the (EDA). "When we pro- adds, "It was great to for them to get more downtown area. posed the concept of the see the EDA's support involved in the City and Kidz `n Biz Fest to the of the local businesses continue to participate Also at the May 2 HBA we were excited and to see the business- and come together as a meeting,the City that they wanted to be a es come together with community." Council approved the part of it,"states Louis construction of an addi- Melamed,publisher tional 15,000 square of Your Neighborhood feet of retail space. ' Garden News&Report. He Hugo City This additional space continues,"And the will be completed at the involvement of the Needs Your same time as Festival Foods,but the tenant EDA helped bring the resi- mix is not known yet. City's businesses and " ' '• ' "Owners will be work- residents together in a dents • volunteer to assist with the landscaping ing to sign lease agree- way that the community plan for '-•'• for ments with tenants dur- had never experienced." a variety of planting, watering, fertilizing, ing the summer,"notes pruning, general maintenance. Work is sched- Bear. He continues, An estimated 270 chil- uled to begin in late May or early June. For more , "The potential is there dren participated in information, , • for them to move in at activities ranging from or June Young at 651-429-3887. the same time as the carnival games and face grocery store." E I Not News From The FireDepartment First Aid Training Class Held For Hugo El- their names. They will be contacted when further ementary Teachers details regarding these classes are available. Hugo Fire Department Rescue Captain Tony ' Bronk worked with Hugo Elementary School Prin- watch out For Children cipal Theresa Dahlem to schedule first aid training Now that school is out, Hugo Fire Chief Jim for elementary school teachers and staff on Saturday, Compton reminds all Hugo residents to watch out April 16,2005. The class,which was completed by for children riding bicycles or playing along roads. 21 teachers and paraprofessionals and one parent, He adds, "We just want to remind everyone to take was the first to be held in the White Bear Lake Area a little extra care and keep our kids safe this sum- school district,and included first aid,CPR and train- mer." ing in the use of an automatic defibrillator. Hugo Fire Chief Jim Compton,Rescue Captain Bronk,and Four Daytime Firefighters Needed Mayor Fran Miron presented Certificates of Com- The Hugo Fire Department pletion to the teachers,staff and parent at the May 2, currently has openings for 2005 City Council meeting. four firefighters who would be available during daytime Chief Compton reports that the Hugo Fire De- hours. Complete information partment is making plans to conduct additional and applications are available `r classes later this year. Interested residents are asked at the Hugo City Hall. to call the Hugo City Hall at 651-763-6300 and leave G(il Geese:E) Once thought extinct,the (cave behind. are closed annually due to the the surrounding area.Leave a "giant"Canada goose sub- accumulation of goose feces dense strip of naturally occur- NinCities species has increased tenfold Canada Geese Facts or elevated coliform counts in ring trees and shrubs,or a in two decades in Minnesota •The average Canada goose the water;however,it usually buffer of native grasses and FreeMarket to more than 200,000 breed- produces 2-4 pounds of cannot be conclusively tied to wildflowers that grow 20-30 ers. This makes the Canada manure/day(wet weight); goose feces,"said Steve Wild, inches tall in a strip 20-30 goose one of Minnesota's 1/2 pound(dry weight). chief,Region 3 Division feet wide along the shoreline. The Free Market is an major wildlife management •Salmonella bacteria can of Migratory Birds,U.S. You'll still be able to see the online listing service for success stories. persist in wet droppings for Fish and Wildlife Service. lake,but the geese won't! up to one month. "Goose feces do contain Washington County residents But success has brought •The usual number of gos- nitrogen and,therefore,they To find out how to imple- who want to give or get free problems.Canada geese are lings in a clutch is six;egg can increase the fertility of a ment a lakeshore restoration reusable goods for the home, prolific grazers,preferring incubation is 26 days. lake.However,goose feces project or raingarden,visit garage and garden. It is part succulent plants such as short •Young geese do not find are only one form of excess the RCWD website at www. of an effort to reduce the lawn grass. This attracts them mates and nest until they nutrients being deposited in ricecreek.org. There you will to golf courses and mowed are three years old;they lakes.The effects of fertilizer find a ten minute"how to amount of reusable goods be- lawns—including lakeshore mate for life. They some- runoff from lawns and fields overview"movie and a com- ing thrown away. For more lawns. They like feeding sites times do find another mate likely play a greater role in prehensive planning packet information,visit the web site with open vistas to see poten- if the first mate dies. increased fertility of larger, that will guide you through at www.twincitiesfreemar- tial predators and access to •Average life span is 10 deeper lakes than do goose all of the steps from permits ket.org, or call Washington lakes and marshes to escape years. droppings." to site design and cost esti- danger. Lakeshore that is mates to site preparation and County's Department of Pub- mowed to the water's edge is Health And Water How Do Homeowners planting. lic Health and Environment an ideal habitat. Because they Quality Concerns Discourage Geese? at 651-430- are highly social birds that it has been documented that Restoring your shoreline with Adapted from information 6655. congregate in large groups goose droppings may contain native vegetation is consid- provided by the Minnesota (except during nesting season) some of the parasites(e.g. ered the most effective long- Lakes Association-submit- and where there are large giardia,lamblia,cryptospo- term and environmentally ted by Dawn Dubats,RCWD flocks of geese,there are ridium)and bacteria that sound method of reducing Environmental Education large amounts of goose drop- affect humans,but the actual goose problems to individual Coordinator pings.As much as people like infection of people with these yards and lawns.Canada to watch geese,they aren't parasites or bacteria are rare. geese avoid using areas where too wild about what the geese "Many swimming beaches plants obstruct their view of i I 1 6SY'li y� taxi,+'w 5, ''ky3kx Ditch:From Page 1 an evaluation of the management of streams, for both groups to coop- states Hobbs. He adds, `t = __ Jeanout,including res- wetlands and lakes. eratively address these "At the same time, toration of JD2,would Working with other long-term issues. we're going to be doing, ' take place. "This 18- state and federal agen- a lot of restoration work Rl C W month period is simply cies,it is The City in the downstream por- , a way of saying that at a their jobof Hugo tion of Hardwood Creek a mayor hurdle time-certain future,the to ensure and to help improve the RCWD will go through that water was crossed and RCWD water quality before it L \� � a full evaluation of how resources a huge step was are goes into Peltier Lake." well the ditch is per- are kept work- forming,"notes Hobbs. clean taken when rep- ing on After nearly eight years, Hugo City Council and do projects "a major hurdle was members stated that the not cause resentatives Of ranging crossed and a huge opinion of the City's harm to these two ages- from step was taken when landowners will be anyone's improv- representatives of these taken into consideration land or cies pledged to ing two agencies pledged in this evaluation. liveli- work together" water to work together to hood. In quality the mutual benefit of The RCWD is the addition to -Hugo Mayor Fran Miron in the both,"states Hugo government agency providing Rice Mayor Fran Miron. He responsible for long- proper ditch drainage, Creek chain of lakes to sees this agreement as term issues such as the JD2 agreement also restoring the waterway "an era where we can the conservation and signals an opportunity of Hardwood Creek. work together to create "We collected data prior a higher level of water to the cleanout and quality,not only for the Meet Scott Ballerwe're collecting it now City of Hugo,but for to evaluate the impact the greater Rice Creek Our New Building Department Intern on the water quality," region as a whole." Scott Baller began as an Intern in Hugo's Building Department on April 19,2005. Currently a student at Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Hugo Historical Heights,Baller will earn his Associate of Applied Science degree in Building Inspection Technology in August. The internship,which is scheduled Commission to last six months,is a recommended part of this degree. Baller will be learning the building depart- Good Neighbor Days To Feature Historical ment operations from the ground up—everything Commission Displays from meeting and greeting the general public and helping with their permit applications,to plan Hugo's annual Good Neighbor Days will be held on review and field inspection. June 9-12,2005 at Hugo's Lion's Park. The Hugo Historical Commission will once again have dis- Building inspection is a second career for Baller, plays available for viewing in the Oneka Room at who has over 20 years of engineering and manage- City Hall on Saturday and ment experience in the electronics manufacturing Sunday,June 11 and 12. industry. He recently received his state certifica- tion as a Building Official-Limited and expects to This year's commemora- be an ISTS professionally registered inspector for tive cup, featuring an old The Historical septic systems this summer,both of which require photograph of Carpenter's Commission ongoing continuing education. Restaurant,will be avail- able for purchase in the meets regularly on Originally from White Bear Lake,Baller currently Oneka Room,as well as the third Tuesday lives in White Bear Township and has three grown on the park grounds. The children who live out of state. In addition to being Commission also plans to of the month at a photographer,he is an avid hunter and fisherman, have an entry in this year's 7:00 p.m. and a Twins fan. parade. • City Projects Update The entire Victor Gardens residential community continues to grow, adding new phases that will increase the variety and types of housing available in this development. In addition to the residential activity, the entrance to Victor Gardens will include a small commercial project. This project has already started with the construction of a building located on the south side of County Road 8 at the inter- section of Victor Hugo Boulevard. The building will house two commercial tenants—a day care provider and a medical clinic. "It was always part of the plan that there would be a commercial project at Victor Gardens,"notes Hugo Community Development Director Bryan Bear. He adds,"These tenants fit in very well and are both needed facilities within the community." Following is a list of other current residential developments in the City: 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 Oneka Ponds Goodview Avenue N.and 68 single family homes 152nd Street N. Diamond Point West Goodview Avenue N. and 49 single family homes 145th Street N. Beaver Ponds South Fondant Trail N. south of 43 single family homes 128th Street N. Northern Pines East side of TH 61 between 38 multi-family homes 125th and 130th Streets N. Waters Edge North West of Creekview Preserve at 204 multi-family homes 159th Street and TH 61 177 single family homes Waters Edge South Frenchman Road(northeast 534 multi-family homes of greenhouses) Fenway Place Fenway Avenue N. and 34 multi-family homes 140th Street N. Diamond Point East* Goodview Avenue N. and 125 single family homes 145th Street N. *paved roads are currently under construction BE AWARE OF NUGO'S DOG ORDINANCE As the warm weather approaches,Hugo residents like to spend more time outdoors and open their windows to let fresh air into their homes. Barking dogs and dogs running at large are considered a nuisance by many residents, so if you own a dog,the City is asking for your help. Please follow Hugo's ordinance regarding dogs running at large and dogs that continually bark. If you own a dog,your dog must be licensed,under the owner's control at all times, and must not bark repeat- edly for more than five(5)minutes without at least a one(1)minute lapse in time. Please be cour- teous and respectful to your neighbors. For more information regarding your pet,please visit the ,� City's web site at www.ci.hugo.mn.us. HugoAppoints woParks Commissioners Following the resigna- Gabrielli's primary of the stock newslet- of the parks and trails tions of Jim Keithahn interests in serving on ter,MoneyXperts. He in Hugo,and I wanted and Tom Weidt,the the Commission are to is currently a full-time to be a part of the Parks Hugo City Council ensure that there are stock trader and contin- Commission because I recently appointed two open spaces for kids ues to write about the think that I can provide new members to the amidst all the other stock market. valuable input." His Parks and Recreation development taking areas of special interest Commission. After place in the City,to Kirk sees serving on the include expanding the interviewing eight have adequate facilities Parks and Recreation current trails to link all applicants,Dan for the athletic associa- Commission as a way of the developments in Gabrielli and Charles tions that he believes to get involved in com- Hugo together and the E. Kirk were chosen will likely soon arise munity service and to creation of new parks. to begin serving as in Hugo,and to"help give back to the com- Kirk adds,"I'm greatly of the May 11,2005 create an environ- munity. He notes,"I honored to be selected. Commission meeting. ment where every kid think that future and As a new resident,I Both are serving on a in Hugo would have current residents are think I have a good idea City Commission for access to a City park looking toward the of what people who - the first time and are within a safe bike riding government leaders move into Hugo will City Looking To dedicated to ensuring distance." He adds, to have the foresight be looking for as far as Acquire land quality parks and recre- "I'm very enthusiastic and the experience to parks and recreation. ation facilities in Hugo. about serving and help- make decisions that will I think it's important For Parks ing our dynamic and make Hugo an even to build those things Dan Gabrielli developing community. better place to live and as quickly as we can The City of Hugo would like Gabrielli grew up in St. It's an exciting time for work in the coming and to support them as Paul where he spent a Hugo,and being a part decade. I'm a big user much as possible." to acquire land for neighbor- great deal of time at the of what's going on now hood parks,active recreation- playgrounds and recre- will affect the future of al areas,and open spaces. ation centers,describing Hugo as far as making While primarily interested them as"the center of sure we do have the Watering Restrictions in land located in the central the social community open spaces,parks,and portion of the City,any parcel for kids." He adds, athletic facilities that of 20 to 100 acres suitable Hugo residents and property owners who use the "I liked growing up are easily accessible for active recreation purposes with that environment, places for kids." municipal water supply are being asked to help will be considered. Funds for and I'd like to see my conserve water and protect the environment by purchasing this land would kids grow up in that Charles E.Kirk restricting their watering of lawns,trees,or other come from the City's park environment also." He Kirk grew up in vegetation. The days you may water are deter- dedication fund,which is eventually coached Ohio,and moved to mined by your street address. If your address obtained from new develop- youth athletics and Minnesota with his wife ends in an odd number,you may water only on ment in the City. A$2,400 currently coaches his in 1995. They lived in odd-numbered calendar days;if your address ends fee is collected and deposited three children's base- St. Paul and Woodbury in an even number,you may water only on even- into this fund when new resi- ball and hockey teams. before moving to numbered calendar days. An exemption from Following 10 years of Hugo in July 2004. y p dential lots are created. active duty in the Air Kirk has a Bachelor the odd-even restriction of up to 30 days is Force,Gabrielli moved of Philosophy Degree available for new sod, � Anyone who is interested with his wife to White from Cornell College seed,or plantings. You I' j in selling land to the City Bear Lake in 1998 and and a Juris Doctorate may call the Hugo Cityr of Hugo is asked to contact then to Hugo in 2002. degree from Hamline Hall at 651-762-6300 City Administrator Mike He is currently a pilot University School of to be added to a 30-day Ericson at City Hall or Parks with the Minnesota Air Law. He was also the exemption list. Commission member Pete National Guard. founder and operator f Pedersen at 651-426-4126. 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.ci.hugo.mn.us City Directory City Staff Service City Administrator Mike Ericson 651-762-6312 Directory Community Dev.Dir. Bryan Bear 651-762-6320 Public Works Director Chris Petree 651-762-6316 Building Official John Benson 651-762-6313 City General Building Inspector Gary Schwartz 651-762-6317 ' Building Inspector Chuck Preisler 651-762-6300 Information Sr.Engineering Tech. Scott Anderson 651-762-6326 8:00 1 • City Clerk Mary Ann Creager 651-762-6311 Monday •, except Community Dev.Asst. Michele Lindau 651-762-6315 651-762-6300 Bldg.Dept.Receptionist Eileen Ottney 651-762-6310 Billing Clerk Jodie Guareschi 651-762-6309 Finance Director Ron Otkin 651-762-6314 City Hall FAX Number Fire Chief Jim Compton 651-429-6366 651-426-2859 City Council F Washington Mayor Fran Miron 651-429-5961 Sheriffs Department Ward 1 Becky Petryk 651-426-4722 ••lice non-emergency) Ward • - .- Ward 2 Frank Puleo 651-653-9369 651-439-9381 Ward 3 Chuck Haas 651-439-4475 Council-at-Large Mike Granger 651-426-8171 Fire Hall Monthly Meeting Schedule , 651-429-6366 City Council 1 st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Fire a Police 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.