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Ask the Mayor
The Metropolitan Council requires a number of elements within the Comprehensive Plan. Everything in
this plan relates to our residents because it guides future growth in the City. Once completed, the plan
will serve as a planning guide to staff, Council, Commissioners, and residents as land use decisions are
proposed within the City for the next 10 years.
The best part about putting together this document is the
entire community can be involved in planning for what the
City of Hugo could look like in 20 years. This document
has assisted Hugo in creating, sustaining, and planning
elements that define the City's character, heritage, and
identity. Keeping Hugo's special characteristics at the
forefront of development has stemmed from feedback
received from our residents.
Why do you
believe the
Comprehensive
Think about these questions:
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What are Hugo's greatest strengths? What makes the
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City a great place to live?
2. What are Hugo's weaknesses? Where does Hugo fall
so important?
short from your perspective? What is missing that could
better reflect the community vision?
3. What are the greatest opportunities in the community? What things do we do well already, but
could do better? What areas do we fall short in that we could be better at? Where are the greatest
opportunities for the community?
4. What things stand in the way of achieving the opportunities or maintaining our strengths?
What threatens the community or City from achieving our goals?
Does something immediately come to mind when you read those questions? We want to hear your
input! The Comprehensive Plan Update will only be as successful and useful as we, the community,
make it and will be customized to focus on areas our residents think are important.
If you want to learn more about the City or have comments or questions about the City's future
and your property, please attend the City's first public workshop on April 19th at 7:00 pm.
If you cannot attend the public workshop, check out the City's website at www.ci.hugo.mn.us/
2040CompPlan and sign up to receive e-mail updates
as the process moves forward.
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Tom Weidt, Mayor
If you have a question you would like to ask the Mayor,
send it to info@ci.hugo.mn.us.
Your question could be featured in the next newsletter!
4kc., THINGS TO ,D0 ��.�
THIS SPRING
Kidz'N Biz
Saturday, April 2911:00 am to 2:00 pm
Oneka Elementary School
Sponsored by the Hugo Business Association
and the Economic Development Authority,
Kidz 'N Biz brings together businesses
and residents of Hugo for hours of games,
entertainment and fun. Meet Nordy of
the Minnesota Wild!
Admission is free!
Wendy's Wiggle
Jiggle Jam!
Friday, July 28 10:30 am
Hanifl Fields Athletic Park
Put the move in the music with a Wiggle,
Jiggle, and Jam! family concert. Every child
gets a turn to star onstage and have a blast.
This is a free program hosted by the
Washington County Library.
Tech Tac Toe
Oneka Room at Hugo City Hall
Minecraft and StarWars
Movie Making Fun
Monday, June 12 — Thursday, June 15
1:00 am — 4:00 pm
For Ages 6-11 $117 per person
Movie Making for Girls!
Monday, June 12- Thursday, June 15
9:00 am -11:50 am
For Ages 6-11 $117 per person
Advanced Jr. Robotics
Monday, June 19 - Thursday, June 22
1:00 am — 4:00 pm
For Ages 6-10 $117 per person
Ultimate Minecraft Game Design:
Dimension Revolution
Monday, July 10 - Thursday, July 13
9:00 am -11:50 am
For Ages 6 -8 $117 per person
Video Game Design on
Kid Friendly Macs
Monday, July 17 - Thursday, July 20
1:00 pm — 4:00 pm
For Ages 7-10 $117 per person
Jr. Engineer: Battle Bots
Monday, July 24 - Thursday, July 27
9:00 am -11:50 am
For Ages 6-9 $117 per person
Registration is required at
wh itebear.ce.feepay.com
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Story Stroll
Friday, July 29 10:30 am
Heritage Ponds Park/Oneka Elementary School
Take a walk and discover a story displayed page
by page! One -Dog Canoe by Mary Casanova
will be available to view. Free healthy snacks will
be available at 10:00 am. This is a free program
provided by the Washington County Library.
Park Play Days
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Hanifl Fields Athletic Park
Session 1: June 12 - July 13
Session 2: July 17 - August 17
In partnership with the new Forest Lake YMCA,
Park Play Days is expanding! Children ages 4-12
are invited to come play and learn with YMCA
staff at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. Every week
has a specific theme with different crafts, games,
and activities. Community safety, mentoring,
and healthy lifestyle days are just a few of the
themes this year! Registration is required and
the cost is $80 per participant for a 5 week
session. The YMCA offers a personal pricing
plan which is a scholarship fund for anyone
that qualifies. Registration is available through
the YMCA.
Washington County
Library
Washington County Library programs are
available to all Hugo residents. For more
information about programs for adults,
story times, pop-up libraries, and more
go to www.washcolib.org
Tour De Hugo
Save the date for the 7th annual bike ride
on Saturday, September 24
20, 35, 50 and 70 mile route options are
offered. Registration is required. The City
6 Mile is free for families to participate in.
www.tourdehugo.com
Senior Club
Social, Informal, Friendly. All seniors are
warmly welcome! The club regularly meets the
3rd Monday of each month at 1:00 pm for a
brief meeting followed by games. There is an
optional bag lunch on the 1 st and 3rd Thursdays
of each month followed by games. On the
4th Monday of each month at 1:00 pm there
is Cribbage. For more information, contact
Barb at 651-429-0883.
BECOME SAAVY
About Permits
Spring is a popular time for
homeowners to begin tackling
a variety of home improvement
projects from simple repairs
to entire makeovers. Many of
these undertakings require a
permit. Make sure to check
before starting work to see if
your project requires one.
Examples of common permits
homeowners need include:
Plumbing—for bathroom and kitchen
renovations where plumbing infrastruc-
ture its changed, moved, replaced, etc.
Electrical— for any project where
electrical infrastructure is changed,
including finishing a basement,
bathroom or kitchen renovations,
rewiring, moving walls, etc.
Mechanical— for any project where
mechanical infrastructure is changed,
such as installing a gas line, new
HVAC unit or duct work, gas fireplace,
residential exhaust hood, etc.
Building—for any remodeling
project that includes, but not limited
to, tearing down walls, moving walls,
roofing, siding, replacing windows,
decks, or other structural build -outs.
For questions, contact Building
Department Secretary Debi Close
at 651-762-6300 or Building Official
Chuck Preisler at 651-762-6313.
City Commissioner
Positions Open!
If you are interested in getting involved
with your community, please consider
volunteering to be on a City Commission!
Please visit www.ci.hugo.mn.us/jobs—
volunteer to fill out an application.
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IMPROVEMENTUPDATES
Reconstruction
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As part of the City's capital improvement
Homestead
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program, a portion of City roadways are
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reconstructed every year. For the 2017
137th Street N.
construction season the North Sunset
to 132nd Street N.
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Lake Area will be reconstructed (see red
132nd Street N.:
roads on map at right).
Henna Avenue N.
to Isleton Avenue N.
Chip Seal Program
Homestead Drive
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As part of the City's ongoing maintenance
of roadways, the City will be chip sealing
the roadways east of Goodview Avenu
between 147th Street N. and 120th St
N. (see blue roads on map at right). Th
work will take place in late July or earl
August. Please watch for no parking si
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two days, weather permitting.
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Home Improvement:
help us keep these features in good
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$15/unit
• Mercury thermometers and
• Latex /oil paint&stain
condition with one simple lawn
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thermostats
• Fluorescent bulbs (bundled together
• Paint remover/thinner
care tip: Dont blow grass clippings
Household appliance
$15/unit
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automotive&Recreation:
Into the roadways or storm
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• Household cleaners
• Sharps, syringes, needles
' Antifreeze
• used motor oil and filters
water ponds. These clippings
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and used
epi pens in a sealed, sturdy container
• Propane tanks
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•Computers & monitors
•Rechargeable batteries
nutrients which Cause algae
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. Peripherals (keyboards,
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speakers, etc.)
i Yard & Garden:
Insect/roach/ant killer
bloom in the ponds.
furniture
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$20/each
• Printers & fax machines
• Fertilizers/herbicides
If you live on a storm water
Carpet
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Bicycle with tires
$1/yard
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• TVs. DVD & VCR players
• Cell phones
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$5/each i
Document shreddingwill also be offered.
NOTE: Please
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all electronics and
so maintenance crews can
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accepted.
Please note that shredding capacity may be
hazardous materials
can be removed first.
remove the obstruction.
reached before the end of the event.
Cash or checks only. Please bringsmall bills. Please make payable to Cityof Hugo. %- `
(Proportional rates maybe applied to partial loads and overloaded Proof of residency such
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The 2040 Comprehensive Plan Is Kicking -Off!
What is the Comprehensive Plan?
The Comprehensive Plan is the vision for
development in Hugo. Although it is a
physical plan, it is also a reflection of the
community's social and economic values.
These values are translated into the type
of land use the City desires and programs
regarding economic development, housing,
parks, transportation, and other key areas.
Why are we required to
update the plan?
Cities, townships, and counties in the
seven -county area are required by the
Metropolitan Land Planning Act to update
their Comprehensive Plan every 10 years
to prepare for growth and strengthen
connections throughout the region. The
updated Comprehensive Plans are due
in 2018.
Who uses the
Comprehensive Plan?
The Plan is used to respond to develop-
ment, changes in the community (such
as increased traffic), and other factors
that may have an impact on a community.
It can also be used to guide and shape
future development, while working in
conjunction with residents, business
owners and land owners. The Plan sets
forth a vision and goals, along with a
chapter for implementing those goals.
The Planning Commission uses the
Comprehensive Plan as the basis for its
deliberations and decisions regarding review
of development applications, and for its
recommendations to City Council. The City
Council, other appointed Commissions, and
City departments use the Comprehensive
Plan to develop programs and the Capital
Improvement Plan. Property owners and
developers use it to consider potential
future uses and development of property.
What is the process to prepare
Hugo's Comprehensive Plan
Update?
This plan is an update of the 2008 plan
update, and as such will not require a
complete re -writing of the plan; however,
some changes are anticipated. Public
workshops will focus on parks and trails,
as well as other important topics that
arise during the public process.
The process established by the Hugo City
Council, includes regular work sessions
by the Planning Commission, community
workshops, dialogue with residents and
other stakeholders, as well as ample
opportunity for comment on the City's
website and through other means.
Your role as a citizen.
Stay informed and provide feedback.
Attend workshops and meetings to gather
as much information as you can, review
maps and policies, and provide comments
to the City. You can email us, call us, go
on the City website, or stop by City Hall to
ask questions or provide comments. Your
contributions to the Comprehensive Plan
are needed to make this plan great!
Use the City's website at www.ci.hugo.
mn.us/2040compplan to follow the
process, learn about upcoming meetings,
and make comments.
You can also sign up for emailed updates
online!
April 19, 2017 Open House & Workshop
May 16, 2017 Urban Land Institute:
Navigating Your
Competitive Future
June 8, 2017
Planning Commission
June 13, 2017
Open House & Workshop
June 21, 2017
Parks Commission
August 8, 2017
Open House & Workshop
August 10, 2017
Planning Commission
October 12, 2017
Planning Commission
October 16, 2017
City Council Meeting
October 18, 2017
Parks Commission
October 24, 2017
Open House & Workshop
December 14, 2017
Planning Commission
January 2, 2018
City Council
July 2, 2018
City Council
Residents can also e-mail the City at
compplanft.hugo.mn.us or call us at
651-762-6311 to provide the City with
any feedback on the process or topics
that you feel are important.
Please come to the first Community
Open House & Workshop
April 19, 2017 — 7:00 pm — Hugo City Hall
Hugo Area Business Association
(HBA) Business Awards
In February, Mayor Tom Weidt gave the State of the City
Address during the Hugo Business Association networking
breakfast event. The Mayor presented a review of the City
activities in 2016 along with the the City goals for 2017.
The HBA also held its business award ceremony.
Business of the Year: Jana Voss and Amy DeYoung, Park Dental
Business Legacy Award: Brian Robinson, Wilson Tool
Emerging Business: Jessica Sharp and Laura Samuelson,
Growing Generation Child Development Center
Volunteer of the Year Award: Kathy Brevig
Congratulations to all the award winners!
Conservation Efforts
The City remains dedicated to promote water
conservation through education and incentives.
Stormwater reuse and management projects
this year will include retrofitting the irrigation
system in the Waters Edge Development and
the completion of the Clearwater Cove water
reuse project. Consideration to changes in the
City's water rate structure, evaluation of the
use of solar panels on City facilities, and
exploration on the topic of City resiliency have
been identified as Council goals for 2017.
Economic Development
Economic development efforts continue with
a boost from a partnership with Washington
County. The City will be focusing on activities
related to the marketing of the City owned
property along Highway 61 and continue to
encourage funding from the legislature for
maintenance of the rail service to the Bald Eagle
Industrial Park. The City Council and staff are
committed to communicating with all existing
businesses on retention and expansion.
Community Development
On the Community Development forefront
is the implementation of the planning process
for the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update.
Preparation of the design and a cost analysis
will begin on new City entrance signs and the
City will partner with MnDOT to improve the
functionality and appearance of the TH61/170th
Street roundabout. Zoning Ordinance updates
are needed with a focus on parking, pools,
shoreland, and subdivision regulations.
Park Projects
The Parks Commission remains focused on the
expansion of the City's trail system and will be
developing priorities for needs and spending.
As part of the Comprehensive Plan Update,
the Commission will work on revisions to the
Parks and Trails Plan. The City will continue
to expand partnerships to offer additional
recreation programs for Hugo's diverse popu-
lation, including seniors. Future planning for
Irish Avenue Park will begin with involvement
from neighboring residents. The City welcomes
the new park opening in the Clearwater Cove
Development!
Infrastructure Projects
Plans are underway for improvements to
streets in the north Sunset Lake area, specifically
Homestead Avenue, 132nd Street, Homestead
Drive, and 126th Street. A five-year mainte-
nance plan for Judicial Ditch 2 will be prepared
and the creation of a building maintenance fund
will be considered. The City will be working with
Xcel and Connexus Energy on the conversion to
LED street lighting and preparations will begin
on the construction of the south water tower to
be located on 125th Street North. Rural Hugo is
anticipated to have high speed internet available
to them through CenturyLink this month.
Public Safety
The City welcomes the addition of a new
Hugo investigator position with the
Washington County Sheriff's Office and will
collaborate with surrounding cities to improve
safety operations and consider automatic
mutual aid. The Fire Department will target
recruitment efforts for daytime firefighters
(see page 7) and review the addition of a
future ladder truck to the department fleet.
The City will conduct regular evaluations of
its emergency services to continually improve
upon safety procedures provided to our
residents.
Administration
The City continues to seek ways to improve
technology to better communicate with and
serve our residents, including conversion of
existing documents to electronic data. Legislative
issues that impact City budgeting will be
monitored and relationships with regional
partners and other civic organizations will be
nurtured. A space needs study of City buildings
will be discussed along with the fate of the
Hopkins schoolhouse located on 170th Street
North.
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Do You Own a
Properly constructed and maintained wells can
provide many years of trouble-free water service.
Like any other mechanical devices, wells will
eventually deteriorate or become damaged and
allow surface contaminants to enter the water.
In addition, some groundwater can contain one
or more chemical substances in concentrations
above recommended levels. The City of Hugo's
public water systems are tested regularly for a
variety of contaminants, but if you have a pri-
vate well, regular testing is up to you. Please go
to the following website for more information:
www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/wells/
waterquality/test
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Starting April 17th
As part of many other spring protects, the
Public Works Department will be flushing
hydrants. It is expected to take about two weeks
to complete all hydrants. Flushing purges rust
and stagnant water from the distribution system
and identifies hydrants in need of maintenance.
Some residents may receive rust colored water
that could stain laundry. During this time, please
check that water coming into the house is clear,
and let the tap water run if necessary.
all public paved streets. Sweeping takes place
Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and
4:30 pm. It will take approximately two weeks
to complete. Private roads are swept by
homeowners associations.
District will have compost bins and
rain barrels for sale this spring
with a pickup site in Hugo.
For more information call City Hall
or visit the City's website at
Washington Economic Development
:-�-County
After the adoption of its Economic Development Strategic Plan, Washington County,
following one of its action items, hired its first ever Economic Development Director.
The Washington County Community Development Agency (CDA) hired Chris Eng in
June of 2016. Chris formerly worked for Duluth as Director of Business and Economic
Development. Before that he was Executive
Director and Economic Development Director
at the Chisago County HRA. Washington County,
with help from an economic development work -
group comprised of staff from various cities, is
working to update the strategic plan and provide
direction on what the County should consider for
economic development incentives. Chris wants
to tell the story of Washington County; not only
on why it's a great place to locate a business,
but a great place to live. The City is excited to
see that Washington County has economic
development as a priority and will continue to
partner with them.
ompost Site
Please visit the City's website for more
information as the opening is weather
dependent.
The compost site is located on the south side of
170th Street North approximately 1/2 mile west
of Highway 61. The site is for Hugo residents
only and is open on Wednesdays from 4:00 pm
to 8:00 pm (or dusk) and Saturdays from 10:00
am to 5:00 pm. This is a deposit site for grass
clippings, leaves, and soft organic matter only.
No brush, twigs, branches or woody materials
accepted.
As a part of the City's commitment to protect
local groundwater and drinking water sources
we have implemented a Wellhead Protection
Plan. The goal of the plan is to identify and
manage potential sources of contamination in
areas that supply water to the City's wells. To
learn more about Hugo's Wellhead Protection
Plan and ways you can help protect our drinking
water, visit our website at
www.ci.hugo.mn.us/wi
Sign -Up for
CodeRED
Alerts
CodeRED delivers real-time emergency,
community, missing person, and severe
weather alerts to users within the area of
impact. Alerts are initiated by public safety
officials who use the CodeRED community
notification system to effectively alert and
inform residents. Alerts
are delivered by the
method you choose: i
• Phone calls
• Text messages
• Emails
• CodeRED Mobile Alert app
Sign up through the City's website at
www.ci.hugo.mn.us/codered
Join the
Team!
Do you work from home? Do you have a flexible day-
time schedule? Do you want to serve your community?
If you answered yes to these questions, please consider
applying to become a Hugo Firefighter.
Recruits would be expected to help in emergency situations
during daytime hours. On average, this is only a few calls
per week with each call taking about an hour of your time!
A time commitment would also be required on Tuesday
nights for drill training.
If interested, applications and additional information is
available at Hugo City Hall and online at www.ci.hugo.
mn.us/hfd. Please submit your application by mail to
the Hugo Fire Hall located at 5323 140th Street N.
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Fridays with firefighters
Spend a Friday afternoon with the Hugo Fire Department. Learn about
fire prevention, tour the fire department, and participate in fun activities!
This event will be held on three different Fridays this summer, from
10:00 am — 1:00 pm. Please visit the Hugo Fire and Rescue Facebook
page for more information.
Smoke/CO Detectors
Please be mindful to change your smoke and carbon monoxide detector
batteries and check detector expiration dates every time you change your
clocks. Please note that most detectors have a 10 year service life. Remember,
it is important to create and practice a fire escape plan!
Fire Chief Kevin Colvard can be reached at: kcolvard@ci.hugo.mn.us
Presidential Inauguration A Special Thank You
Several Washington County Officers were sent to Washington D.C. to assist
at the 2017 Presidential Inauguration. Six of the seven officers that attended
from Washington County have served as Hugo deputies. 3,500 officers from
24 states provided security for President Donald Trump's Inauguration, which
included officers from 11 different Minnesota departments.
The City of Hugo would like to
recognize Sergeant Wayne
Johnson for 22 years of service
at the Washington County
Sheriff's Office. Five of those
years were spent with the City
of Hugo where Sgt. Johnson
devoted his time towards the
safety of Hugo residents. Wayne
was greatly appreciated for his
willingness to perform a variety
of tasks along with his wit and humor. He was an
integral member of the City Hall staff and will be missed.
Sergeant Joe Stoehr is Sgt. Johnson's successor.
He began serving the Hugo community in this role in
February. Although he has big shoes to fill, the City is
confident he will do so and is excited to have him
serving our City.
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COMMUNITY NEWS, INFORMATION AND EVENTS =—
Hugo City Hall
14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North
Hugo, MN 55038
651-762-6300 or info@ci.hugo.mn.us
Office Hours
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Closed weekends and holidays.
Visit our website:
wwwA.hugo.mn.us 91
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CURRENT RESIDENT
We Need Your Photos!
The City is seeking photos that have been taken in the City of Hugo.
Photos can include landscapes, nature, people, places, events, or anything
that captures the beauty of our City. By submitting a photo, you will have
the chance to have your photo seen by the entire City via the City's website,
in the City newsletter, and on other informational and marketing materials.
Please visit the City's website at www.ci.hugo.mn.us/photos for more
information on how to submit your photos!
PHOTO CREDITS: Hungry Baby Birds - Photo by Kirstin, Pink Lilies - Photo by Bruce
Hugo Good
Neighbor Days:
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June 8th - 11th at Lions Park
Join in celebrating Hugo with great music,
food, beer garden, petting zoo, and carnival
rides! Come join the Hugo Lions Club and
"Let's Get Wild!"
www.goodneighbordays.com