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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 August Newsletter Hugo City Hall • 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North • Hugo, Minnesota 55038 Downtown Redevelopment Master Plan Nears A joint meeting of the for the next steps and site design stan- spring 2004, in coor- Hugo City Council and in the City's down- dards that will create a dination with the City the City's Planning town redevelopment. commercial area that and St. John the Baptist Commission was held Hugo Community respects the local tradi- Church officials,it was on June 28,2004,at Development Director tions and fits in with the determined that the new which architect and Bryan Bear states that character of the com- roadway alignment will urban planner Carolyn these"would include munity. intersect TH 61 just Krall of Landform pre- development of a mar- south of the existing sented members with ket study, site guide- Another important church parking lot. a final plan for down- lines and a text portion component in the plan- town redevelopment. to go with the map nig for the downtown Smooth traffic flow at The Council endorsed that was created—to redevelopment has been the intersection of TH the plan,with some explain what the map the CSAH 8/14 realign- 61 and County Road changes,but did not means and what sort ment project. "CSAH 8 is essential for the give final approval. of character the down- 8/14 directly impacts town would have." downtown redevelop- The endorsement Throughout this pro- ment and the two proj- Redevelopment from the Council pro- cess,it has been a goal ects are intertwined," Continued On vides a starting point to develop architectural says Bear. In early Page 4 Hugo Residents To Elect Mayor And Two City Council Members = In the November 2,2004 general election,Hugo residents will elect a Mayor, a City Council member for Ward 2,and an At-large Council Member. The Mayor will serve a two-year term,and the City Council members will serve four-year terms beginning January 1,2005. lop .- If you are interested in running for these positions,you must file an Affidavit of Candidacy,along with a $2 filing fee,with the City Clerk at the Hugo City Hall between August 24 and September 7. A mayoral • ' candidate must be a resident of the City of Hugo,and a City Council candidate must be a resident of his or her ward,for at least 30 days prior to the general election. Candidates must also be at least 21 years old and be eligible to vote in Minnesota. Any questions regarding running for office may be directed to City Clerk Mary Ann Creager at 651-762-6311. Update On Oneka Elementary School The Hugo City Council we have,"notes Hugo space would provide a of operation will be," is considering use City Council member place for participants in states Hugo Community of the City's Park Becky Petryk. adult athletic programs Development Director Dedication in Hugo, and through- Bryan Bear. Fund to help The decision to assist in out the district,to use finance two financing the expansion after school hours and Hugo City Council full-size gym- is still under discussion, on weekends. members are expected nasiums in the but if it is approved, to make a decision Oneka Elementary Oneka would have If approved,"the City about the project this School. "It's a large about 14,000 square would enter into a joint fall. In the meantime, amount of money, and feet of gym space rather powers agreement with construction is still we want to make sure than the 6,000 to 7,000 the school district to expected to begin in that if we spend the found in most elemen- determine how the spring 2005 with com- money,that it is fulfill- tary schools. It is antic- facility will be staffed pletion by June 2006. ing the greater need that ipated that this larger and what the hours City Projects Update In addition to several new residential subdivisions in Hugo,new commercial projects are also in develop- ment. One of those developments is Victor Garden South Retail Village, located at the intersection of County Road 8 and Victor Hugo Boulevard. The village will include retail buildings on either side of the main entrance to Victor Gardens,as well as a third building within the development itself. These new retail businesses will be enjoyed not only by the residents of Victor Gardens,but by the entire Hugo community. Following is a listing of some of the City's current residential development projects: Development location Number of lots Fable Hill* South of Victor Gardens 52 single family homes Water's Edge North 159th Street and TH 61 481 multi-family homes 124 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. *Project is completed Hugo Business Briefs Jaycees Chapter Comes To Hugo n A new Hugo Chapter of the training,community service,and a chance to see how much of a Minnesota Jaycees was officially international connections. difference a group of individuals established in August,follow- can make within their commun- ing endorsement by the Hugo Eric Soerens,the Youth Sports ty when everyone works toward City Council at its July 19, Program Manager for the a common goal." 2004 meeting. The Minnesota Minnesota Jaycees and Past Junior Chamber(Jaycees)pro- President of the Lake Elmo Brochures about the Jaycees vides young people,ages 21- Jaycees,was instrumental in are available at the Hugo City Brochures 39,the opportunity to develop getting the Hugo chapter start- Hall, or you may contact Eric personal and leadership skills ed. "The experiences I have Soerens at 651-407-8360 to about the while improving their communi- gained in my three years with learn more about joining the Jaycees are ties. It gives members the tools the Jaycees have given me the Hugo Chapter. The Minnesota they need to build the bridges opportunity to learn about the Jaycees also have a website at available at the of success for themselves in the community and how to meet its www.mnjaycees.org. Hugo City Hall. areas of business development, needs through various projects," management skills, individual he states. "It has also given me The Min'CeeS Edward Jones Investment office City Looking To Acquire Opens In Hugo Land For Parks The financial services the firm for more than a year. During that time he The City of Hugo would liketo acquire land for neighbor- firm Edward Jones has completed a training program,worked at other hood parks,active recreation- opened an office in branch locations,and spent time focusing on the al areas,and open spaces. While primarily interested Hugo on August 11, City of Hugo by introducing himself to the busi- in land located in the cen- 2004. Located at 5661 ness people and residents of the community. tral portion of the City,any Mike Goehner 147th Street North,the parcel of 20 to 100 acres suitable for active recreation office is headed by Mike Goehner,who holds degrees from both Moorhead purposes will be considered. Goehner,an investment representative with the State University and the University of Minnesota, Funds for purchasing this company. Goehner worked in the service industry lives in Forest Lake with his wife and two daugh- land would come from the City's park dedication fund, for nearly 10 years,but it was an ongoing positive ters. Outside of work,he and his family like to which is obtained from new experience with his Edward Jones representative keep active—enjoying sports, such as biking and development in the City. A that led him to consider a career of his own with running—and attending community events. He $1,800 fee is collected and deposited into this fund when the company. and his wife are currently training for the upcom- new residential lots are cre- ing Twin Cities Marathon. ated. Goenher looked at several communities when Anyone who is interested deciding where to open his office,but says he "I've been impressed with the welcome I've in selling land to the City chose Hugo because,"you get the small town feel- received here,"says Goehner. "I have enjoyed of Hugo is asked to contact n and a feeling that a lot of exciting,new thins meeting the people of Hugo and I look forward to City Administrator Mike g g g� g g p P g Ericson at City Hall or Parks are happening in town." While the Hugo Edward continuing to help them meet their financial needs Commission member Pete Jones location is a new one,Goehner has been with from my new office,"he adds. Pedersen at 651-426-4126. Not News From The Hugo Fire Department 3rd Annual Fire Department Booya Watch Out For Children Saturday,September 11,2004 School will soon be back in session,and Hugo 12:00 noon until the booya is gone Lions Park Fire Chief Jim Compton reminds all Hugo resi- Free admission dents to watch out for children going to and from Co-sponsored by the Hugo Fire Department and school. He adds,"We just the Hugo Lions Club want to remind everyone to A great opportunity for all Hugo residents to meet take a little extra care and members of the Hugo Fire Department and the Hugo Lions Club! All proceeds go back into the keep our kids safe." community through both organizations. y Redevelopment From Page 1 success of downtown businesses.As a result,"planning needs to be realistic about what can happen from a physical layout.We have to recognize what's viable from a commercial standpoint,"says Hugo City Council member Chuck Haas. The downtown redevelopment plan is"a transportation framework and an architectural standard—a guide for what could happen,not a recipe for what will happen,"he adds. The downtown While Haas sees this as a challenge,he notes that to date, "public input has been helpful." redevelopment "The community is very ripe for some of the things that are included in this plan. This plan comes from the heart of the people,"notes Hugo Mayor Fran Miron. He continues,"I think that the planners that put plan is"a trans- this together listened and implemented what was being said by the residents of the community." portation frame- work and an a architectural standard—a guide for what could happen,not a recipe for what a_ will happen. -Chuck Haas F, S a Pictured above is a diagram showing where CSAH 8/14 is scheduled to enter the City of Hugo. The *indicates where St. John's church is located, setting the stage for the downtown redevelopment. ' I � The latest News 4n CSAN 8/14 Realignment The fourth public informational meeting regarding The tentative timetable for completion of the proj- the realignment of CSAH 8/14 will be held at the ect is: Hugo City Hall on Monday,August 30,2004 from - Property Appraisals–June to September R Q A D 4:00 p.m.until 7:00 p.m. There will be no formal 2004 presentation–the meeting will be in an informal - Right-of-Way Acquisition–August to WORK open house format,and is designed to provide any- December 2004 one interested in the project with an opportunity - Project Design,Permits,Approvals–January AH E A D to review and comment on the preliminary plans 2005 being developed. Representatives from the coun- - Start Construction–Spring 2005 ty and City will be available to answer questions, - End Construction–Fall 2006 receive comments,and provide the latest project information. If you are not able to attend the meeting but have concerns, comments,or would like more The road will follow the existing alignment from information,please contact project 1-35 to approximately one-half mile west of TH 61, coordinator Chris Manthey at 651- where it will curve to the south and intersect with 430-4316 or by a-mail at chris. TH 61 just south of St.John the Baptist Church. manthey@co.washington. Proposed improvements include expanding the mn.us. roadway to four lanes and adding turn lanes, a center median, a pedestrianibicycle path,and new drainage systems. 1�,' EGA Commission To Be Established The Hugo City Tom Denaway. "The EDA will bring business Council voted 5- into Hugo which will,in the end,grow the City's Applications for 0 at its Monday, tax base and provide for more amenities for its July 19,2004 citizens," says Hugo City Council member Frank the fine citizen meeting to estab- Puleo. seats on the EDA lish an Economic Development While new business has come to Hugo and those are available at Authority(EDA). At this meeting,the Council already established have expanded,"it's been much adopted an enabling resolution to create the EDA to their own merit and their own energies,"says Hugo City Hall and to re-form it to include public members as well Hugo Mayor Fran Miron. "We want that to contin- andare due as Council members. The seven-member commis- ue,but with a little more help and encouragement sion will include two Council members and five from the community—and the EDA has afforded Friday,August citizens. that opportunity,"he notes. 20,2004. With the establishment of the EDA,the City is Once the citizen appointments are made by Mayor taking an active role in trying to foster develop- Miron and the Council,the EDA will begin to ment and continue growth in the City,according to meet,like the City's other commissions,on a regu- the staff report prepared by Administrative Intern lar basis. Hazardous Waste Cleaumilp Dav Is Set For August 21 Hugo's annual Household Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Day will be held on Saturday,August 21 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Hugo City Hall parking lot. This is your once-a-year opportunity to get rid of household hazardous wastes at the convenient City Hall location. Items that will he accepted include: Items NOT accepted include: Appliances and furniture Paint and paint thinner Asbestos J - Drain cleaner Car batteries Photographic chemicals Computers,TVs and other electronics Driveway sealer Construction, remodeling, and landscaping debris Used motor oil, oil filters, and antifreeze Explosives Roof cement Recyclables and ordinary trash Fluorescent and high-intensity discharge lamps Tires Garden chemicals Used cooking oil Pool chemicals :': Aerosol containers Old gasoline and other solvents SelYourself Lighter fluid Propane cylinders Phosphorous-Free! Flammable household cleaners The Minnesota Will Phosphorous- Phosphorous Lawn Free Fertilizers Keep Fertilizer Law,now in My Lawn Health effect,prohibits use of Remember o fertilizers containing Minnesota soils are phosphorous on lawns naturally high in lin the seven county phosphorous, so our Recvcle. Twin Cities metro lawns usually don't area. The middle need extra. If you number on your fertil- are in doubt,get a Americans use 85 million tons of paper each year izer bag should be"0." soil test. For soil test —about 680 pounds per person, or 40 percent of information,contact all trash. Recycling paper saves trees and water. Exceptions to this law the University of Each year Washington County residents recycle apply when establish- Minnesota Soil Test Every ton ofing new lawns or when Lab at www.extension. over 13,000 tons of paper, saving over 200,000 a soil test shows phos- umn.edu and follow recycled paper trees from being cut. In addition, every ton of phorous is needed. the"Yard and Garden recycled paper requires 7,000 fewer gallons of Line"link. Or call requires 7,000 water to manufacture than virgin paper. why Is Phosphorous 612-625-3101. A Problem? What Should I fewer gallons of In Hugo, items for recycling are collected curb- More phosphorous Do With My Old side as part of your weekly trash collection. A means less fish. Too Phosphorous- water to mane- much phosphorous Containing recycling container is available from your garbage from fertilizer, leaves Fertilizer? facture than hauler or by calling City Hall at 651-762-6300. and grass clippings Those items which can be recycled include news- cause excess algae and Drop it off at virgin paper. papers, aluminum beverage weed growth in many Beisswenger's (651- Minnesota lakes and 633-1271) located at cans,tin cans, glass jars waterways. This in 1360 Old Highway 8 and bottles, corrugated __ turn lowers oxygen in New Brighton. cardboard, glossy maga- levels and darkens the zines, and car and trac- water which can have a devastating effect on for batteries. fish populations. I ------------ Public WorksFacilitv enclosed by mid-August. walks,will take place last,so w Interior work can then take place, that it won't be damaged by the including plumbing,electrical, heavy traffic and equipment nec- ° heating and cooling equipment, essary for the building's comple- and installation of vehicle hoists tion. "The building is progress- and an overhead crane. By ing on time and under budget," mid-September,finishing work he notes. "The City staff is Construction of Hugo's new _pouring floors, interior sheet very pleased with the progress. Public Works facility has been rocking,ceilings,installation of The general contractor,Parkos progressing smoothly. Hugo fixtures,and floor and wall cov- Construction Inc., and all of their Public Works Director Chris erings—is expected to begin. subcontractors have definitely Petree reports that all of the walls been a pleasure to work with." are currently in place,and com- Petree further explains that work pletion of the roof should result on the exterior,including the in the building being completely parking lot, curbing,and side- Back To Business For The Hugo Historical The next meeting of the Hugo Historical tasks;and reviewing memberships,since some of Commission will be Tuesday,August 17,2004 at the appointed positions expire at the end of this 7:00 p.m. "We plan to meet for two hours,versus year. our normal one hour,"notes Commission Chairperson The Hugo Historical Carrie Meyers. "This will Commission continues to be our first meeting since The Hugo Historical welcome residents'photos, Good Neighbor Days and Commission continues documents,journals,and any G will be time to get down key historical dates or infor- � to business after taking a to welcome residents' mation they may have regard- (03 month off for the summer." phOtOs,documents,!our- ing Hugo's history. For more The meeting will begin information about the Hugo with one or two speakers nals,and any key histori- Historical Commission,or from the community and cal dates or information if you would like to help by will spend the rest of the volunteering, donating your time focusing on: review- they may have regarding historical items,or providing ing the budget for 2004 and an oral history,contact City • drafting a budget for 2005; Hugo,s history. Administrator Mike Ericson beginning to plan Good at 651-762-6312 or Carrie Neighbor Days projects Meyers at 651-429-9092. The Its History, for 2005;discussing the addition of bi-monthly Commission meets regularly on the third Tuesday And Dont You Saturday workshops for archiving data and other of the month at 7:00 p.m. Forget It! c1tv report BULK RATE Hugo City Hall• 14669 Fitzgerald Ave.N.•Hugo,MN 55038 POSTAGE PAID HUGO, MN 55038 PERMIT NO. 21 i i OCCUPANT Visit our website: www.ci.hugo.mn.us City Directory Citystaff ServiceDirectory City Administrator Mike Ericson 651-762-6312 Community Dev. Dir. Bryan Bear 651-762-6320 Public Works Director Chris Petree 651-762-6316 City Hall General Building Official John Benson 651-762-6313 Information Building Inspector Gary Schwartz 651-762-6317 Sr. Engineering Tech. Scott Anderson 651-762-6326 : to ' ' City Clerk Mary Ann Creager 651-762-6311 Monday holidays Community Dev.Asst. Michele Lindau 651-762-6315 651-762-6300 Deputy Clerk Renee Cunningham 651-762-6310 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 4� IN Washington County City Council Department Mayor Fran Miron 651-429-5961 " ' Ward 1 Becky Petryk 651-426-4722 651-439-9381 Ward 2 Frank Puleo 651-653-9369 Ward 3 Chuck Haas 651-439-4475Fire Hall Council-at-Large Mike Granger 651-426-8171 (Non-emergency) Monthly Meeting Schedule 651-429-6366 Fire a Emergency City Council 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Police Planning Commission 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. ` 11 Parks Commission 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Historical Commission 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.