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Parks Commission Agenda
December 20, 2017
Agenda
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of December 20, 2017
Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm
7:00 pm 1. Approve Minutes from November 15, 2017 Meeting
7:05 pm 2. Comprehensive Plan Draft Review
8:00 pm 3. 2017 Annual Report
8:20 pm 4. Goal Setting
9:00 pm 5. Adjournment
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Parks Commission Agenda
December 20, 2017
Background
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of December 20, 2017
Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm
Approve Minutes from November 15, 2017 Meeting
Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of November 15, 2017.
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MINUTES.
Comprehensive Plan Draft Review
Kendra Lindahl, of Landform Inc will present the draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan, specifically Chapter 6-
Parks, Trails, and Open Space.
A MEMO AND THE DRAFT PLAN IS ATTACHED.
http://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/2040compplan
2017 Annual Report
Staff will present the 2017 Annual Report of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission.
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT.
GOAL SETTING
Staff recommends that the Parks Commission draft goals for 2018 for recommendation to the City Council.
THE 2017GOALS ARE ATTACHED.
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Parks Commission Minutes
November 15, 2017
Minutes
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of November 15, 2017
Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm
Call to Order
Present: Dave Strub, Cathy Moore-Arcand, John Pontrelli, Nicole Schmid, Mat Rauschendorfer,
Ranell Tennyson, Roger Clarke
Staff Present: Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner
Rachel Juba, Planner
Rachel Leitz, Community Development Assistant
Sarah Rumppe, Community Development Intern
Debi Close, Parks Secretary
Strub called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
1. Approval of Minutes from October Meeting
Rauschendorfer made a motion, Tennyson seconded to approve the minutes of the October 18,
2017 Parks Commission meeting as presented.
All Ayes.
Motion carried.
2. Leroux Property Sketch Plan
Parks Planner Shayla Denaway presented a sketch plan application for the Leroux Property
submitted by CPDC Pratt Oakwood, LLP. The proposed development is on 120 acres of vacant
land east of Elmcrest Avenue N and North of 159th Street N. The development would consist of
177 proposed residential lots with a variety of product types, lot sizes, stormwater ponding,
Trail/Road connections and a large area that could be built as a park space.
Len Pratt and David Hempel from Westwood Professional Services were available to answer
questions and asking for informal comments on the sketch plan at this time.
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November 15, 2017
Len Pratt indicated they are proposing 11.2 acres of land and fee dedication of $424,800. The
sketch included possible baseball fields, sport courts, pavilion, trails and parking area for the
playground space.
Clarke suggested that the wooded area could be used as a buffer between the trail systems and
would preserve trees and would help service the animals.
Tennyson referred to area that was drafted for a baseball field, questioning the lack of parking
spaces. Morre-Arcand agreed that the parking space offered isn’t enough for use. She asked
why the lots adjacent to the [city-owned] land weren’t dedicated for the park. Len Pratt
informed that the road by the water tower is required to provide connectivity to existing
properties. The cost to pave/construct the road is balanced out with the lots to financially
break even.
Pratt informed that the homes proposed for construction are going to be built by Capstone
Homes who is partners with Lumber Liquidators. They are villa homes targeted to empty
nesters. Len Pratt offered to help rent a grubber and spread the chips on this trails with hopes
they can be constructed right away. He also volunteered to help with the improvements at
Clearwater Creek Preserve, knowing the trail there also needs more wood chips placed/spread.
Planner Rachel Juba reminded the commission members that the park amenities are only
drafted to give suggestions and show what is possible, but that only park land is to be
dedicated. Any costs to construct the optional amenities would be the City’s. Following
completion of the wetland delineation report the land that is available to be dedicated will be
confirmed as land that is wetland cannot be counted for dedication.
3. Clearwater Creek Preserve Improvements
Sarah Rumppe, Community Development Intern gave a presentation regarding improvements
at Clearwater Creek Preserve. She shared ideas and sketches of:
• Clearing brush to create windows to view the picturesque creek
• Creating creek access with bordering edges established with large sitting rocks
• Working with developers to connect trails and improving trail vision
• Changing trail location to eliminate wetland issues
• Defining areas at the north end of the site by opening the canopy
• Providing seating along the paths, specifically near the creek
Clarke encouraged educational signs, plaques or billboards be incorporated along the trail.
Commission members were pleased to see the sketches and were favorable of making the
discussed changes.
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November 15, 2017
Denaway reminded that Xcel Energy had donated the property adjoining to Clearwater Creek
Park for access/connectivity.
4.Adjournment
Tennyson made a motion, Clarke seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 pm.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
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FROM: Mary Matze through Kendra Lindahl, Landform
DATE: December 14, 2017 for the December 20, 2017 Parks Commission Meeting
RE: 2040 Comprehensive Plan
1. Background
In 2017, the City initiated the comprehensive planning update process as required by State Law.
Throughout the year, several workshops and open houses were held and two surveys administered
to understand issues and priorities that have changed since the 2030 Comprehensive Planning
process completed in 2008.
The purpose of tonight’s meeting is to review the components of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Updates.
2. Summary
Summary of Parks Commission Meetings
On March 22, 2017 Parks Commission was asked to provide feedback related to the
Comprehensive Plan. Parks Commissioners were asked what was going well with the Parks and
what would help you make better decisions about parks policy in the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Staff heard that overall the parks are functioning well and that there are no major items that need to
be updated in the plan, but that making it easier to use would be valuable.
On June 21, 2017 Parks Commission reviewed feedback from the April 19, 2017 Open House and
changes to the City and Parks system since 2008. At this meeting, staff reviewed local, state, and
national policies that impact parks planning processes and discussed the role of the Comprehensive
Plan in parks planning processes. The following is a list of policy items and resulting discussion by
the Parks Commission:
• New Neighborhood Park Service Area boundaries were confirmed on the northwest corner of
the MUSA boundary to better reflect future population density.
• Community Park Search Areas were reviewed and Parks Commission determined that the
park search areas in the southeast and downtown areas were satisfied by Lions Park, the
acquisition of land for Irish Avenue Park and the construction of Hanifl Fields. The remaining
search area in the northwest corner of the MUSA will remain. The Community Park Search
Area Map and the Neighborhood Park Service Area Map will be combined.
• Recreation facility needs identified in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan were reviewed and
parks commission determined that a multi-use soccer complex and an indoor / outdoor
community park facility are being satisfied by recent construction of Hanifl Fields and the
Lions Park Master Plan.
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December 20, 2017
• Parks Commission also discussed dog parks and the needs related to land and
development. Commissioners directed staff to research dog park facilities in other
communities.
On August 8, 2017, the City held a Public Open House specifically focused on park planning issues.
Attendees were asked to prioritize types of Hugo’s natural resources, types of trails and sidewalks,
street crossing designs, specific park amenities. Residents were also asked to help prioritize where
the City should focus development of the Parks & Trails System, identify the most urgent needs for
the parks and trails system, and provide feedback on parks amenities that should be constructed in
Irish Avenue Park. Due to low attendance (primarily by Council and Parks Commissioners) at the
Open House, a survey was sent to the City’s mailing list for the Comprehensive Plan. There were
101 responses to the survey. The following list summarizes feedback from the survey:
• Respondents identified development of a splash pad (63 votes) and all-access playgrounds
(37 votes) as the top two amenities that should be prioritized by parks commissioners.
Thirty-two respondents indicated that the City should prioritize dog parks.
• Respondents said that trails for recreation (54 votes) were the most important part of the
parks system, followed by a connected community (46 votes), and parks with active
recreation amenities (43 votes).
• The two top amenities that residents would like to see in Irish Avenue Park are a pool (42
votes) and a playground (47 votes), followed by open space (27 votes) and sports fields (20
votes)
• Respondents identified shared use trails (called Greenway trails in the 2040 update) as the
most important type of trail development (74 votes).
• Respondents identified maintenance of existing Parks, Trails, and Open space (47 votes) as
the most urgent need for the parks and trails system, followed by development of facilities in
Lions Park (40 votes), and acquisition of new land for new trails (27 votes).
On August 16, 2017 Parks Commission met to review the proposed updates to the Comprehensive
Plan. Staff highlighted key updates and asked for specific feedback related to Guiding Principles and
Objectives for the parks plan. Parks Commission confirmed the general direction of the Guiding
Principles and Objectives and asked staff to incorporate language that emphasized the need for
creative methods to develop parks, emphasize the City’s policy of park dedication, and clarify the
role of the greenway as a multi-functional corridor that incorporates trail and park development and
functions as a lineal park.
Key Updates
Based on feedback from the meetings and discussions with City staff, the Parks Chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan has been updated and includes the following key changes:
- Completed Active Living Assessment
- Updated Policy Documents and Guidelines that inform parks development
- Updated the Greenway Corridor Map to incorporate findings from the Eastern Hugo Natural
Resource Management Land Use Study
- Updated trail map to plan for needed trail connections in appropriate locations
- Updated maps to reflect newly constructed Parks and Trails.
- Updated Neighborhood Service Area Map that reduced the service area boundaries to be
consistent with projected Land Use growth.
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December 20, 2017
- The 2040 Plan provides more specific recommendations for the number of parks that should
be provided for each service area, provides general locational criteria, and highlights
development guidelines for new parks and new trails.
The goal for the meeting is to approve the draft Chapter to be presented at a Public Open House on
February 26, 2018. It is important to note that the Commission is seeing the first draft of the 2040
Comprehensive Plan and that the project team will be editing the document for clarity and
consistency prior to the Open House. We are asking the Commission to approve the framework of
the plan for public review and to provide any suggested changes that should be incorporated prior to
the public hearing next spring.
3. Action Items:
Approve the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Parks and Trails Chapter update.
Attachments
a. DRAFT Hugo 2040 Comprehensive Plan
DRAFT Dec14-17 for review only
DRAFT Dec14-17 for review only
City of Hugo
2040 Comprehensive Plan
xx, xx, 2018
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Contents
xx, xx, 2018
Zoning District Overview39
Table 2-7 Acreage of Zoning Districts in Hugo �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������39
Map 2-5 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������43
Map 2-6 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������44
Map 2-7 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������45
Chapter 3
Land Use 47
Community Feedback48
Development Approach 49
2040 Land Use Guiding Principles 50
Managing Growth53
Land Uses 56
Table 3-1 2040 Land Use �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������56
Map 3-1 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������57
Community Character 70
Aggregate Resources 76
Map 3-2 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������77
Appendices78
Appendix 3-1 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process ������������������������������������������������������������������79
Appendix 3-2 Downtown Plan & Design Guidelines ���������������������������������������������������������������������������80
Appendix 3-3 Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines �������������������������������������������������������������81
Appendix 3-4 Multi-Family Development Design Guidelines ���������������������������������������������������������������82
Chapter 1
Introduction and Vision 7
Process and Outreach 9
Using the Plan 10
Past Plans & Studies 10
Chapter 2
Community Background 11
Community History and Heritage 12
Demographics 14
Table 2-1 Population and Households in Hugo, 1970-20140 �������������������������������������������������������������15
Table 2-2 Age of Hugo Residents 1990-2015 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16
Table 2-3 Race of Hugo Residents, 2015 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������17
Economic Overview 24
Table 2-4 Employment in Hugo by Industry, 2000-2015 ��������������������������������������������������������������������25
Table 2-5 Valuation of New Commercial and Industrial Building Permits �������������������������������������������26
Transportation 27
Parks, Trails and Open Space31
Map 2-1 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������32
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Land Use 35
Table 2-6 Hugo Land Use �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������36
Map 2-4 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������38
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Housing 83
Community Feedback84
2040 Housing Plan Guiding Principles 85
Housing Trends 87
Table 4-1 Affordable units available to households ���������������������������������������������������������������������������89
Table 4-2 Percent Change in Housing Type, 1990-2015 ��������������������������������������������������������������������89
Table 4-3 Projected Households ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������91
Housing Needs 91
Table 4-4 Senior Facilities in Hugo �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������93
Livable Communities Action Plan 95
Table 4-5 Affordable Housing Thresholds, Twin Cities Region 2016 ��������������������������������������������������96
Table 4-6 Number of Cost-burdened Households in Very Low, Low, or Moderate Income Households
�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������96
Table 4-7 Metropolitan Council Affordable Housing Need Allocation for Hugo ����������������������������������96
Fair Housing 98
Chapter 5
Economic Development 100
Purpose101
Community Feedback101
Background and Business Climate 102
2040 Economic Development Guiding Principles 103
Opportunities and Barriers to Economic Development 104
Chapter 6
Parks, Trails and Open Space 109
Community Feedback110
Parks and Trails Trends 111
Hugo’s Existing Open Space and Parks System 116
Table 6-1 Parks and Facilities provided in the City of Hugo �������������������������������������������������������������119
Table 6-2 City-Owned Property ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������120
Map 6-1 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������125
Map 6-2 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������128
Table 6-3 Regional Amenities in Hugo ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������129
Table 6-4 Regional Amenities within a 5 Mile Radius ����������������������������������������������������������������������130
Map 6-3 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������131
2040 Parks, Trails, and Open Space Guiding Principles 132
Parks Assessment 134
Table 6-5 Parks Servicing Neighborhood Service Areas ������������������������������������������������������������������139
Table 6-7 Description of Major Trails and Greenways ����������������������������������������������������������������������140
Table 6-6 Total Mileage of City and Regional Existing and Proposed Trails �������������������������������������140
Development Guidelines for Parks, Trails, and Open Space 142
Table 6-8 NRPA Locational Criteria and Activities for Neighborhood and Community Parks �����������143
Map 6-4 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������146
Table 6-9 General Guidelines for Trail Development ������������������������������������������������������������������������149
Map 6-5 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������150
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Resiliency 151
Disaster Preparedness 152
Protecting Critical Infrastructure 152
Diversifying the Energy Supply 152
Table 7-1 Solar Potential in Hugo �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������153
Cyber Security154
Proactive Planning154
Water Resources 155
Community and Economic Cohesion 156
Chapter 8
Transportation 157
Summary of Regional Strategies 161
Existing Roadway System 162
Table 8-1 “A” Minor Arterials ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������165
Table 8-2 Major and Minor Collectors ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������166
Table 8-3 Planned Functional Classification Changes ��������������������������������������������������������������������167
Map 8-1 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������168
Map 8-2 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������169
Map 8-3 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������170
Map 8-4 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������172
Table 8-4 Planning Level Roadway Capacity �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������173
Table 8-5 Existing number of lanes on arterial roads �����������������������������������������������������������������������174
Table 8-6 MnDOT Access Management Manual (Table 3�1 – Summary of Recommended Street
Spacing for IRCs) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������177
Table 8-7 Washington County Access Spacing Guidelines (1) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������178
Map 8-5 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������179
Future Roadway System 180
Table 8-8 Metropolitan Council Current TAZ Data - City of Hugo (Raw Data - Unadjusted) ������������181
Table 8-9 City of Hugo 2040 Land Use Plan Allocation of Forecasts by TAZ �����������������������������������182
Table 8-10 Summary of TAZ Adjustments by Forecast Year ������������������������������������������������������������183
Map 8-6 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������184
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2040 Future Roadway Capacity Improvement Needs 186
Table 8-11 2040 Roadway Design / Capacity Improvements �����������������������������������������������������������187
Table 8-12 City of Hugo Roadway Design Guidelines(1) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������188
Existing and Planned Non-Motorized Transportation Network 191
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Transit 197
Table 8-13 Existing Transit Serving Hugo �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������197
Aviation Plan 199
2040 Transportation Guiding Principles 200
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Comprehensive Water Supply and Distribution Plan 204
Existing Water Supply System 206
Table 9-1 Historic Water Demand �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������207
Table 9-2 Large Volume Users ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������207
Table 9-3 Ground Water Well Summary Information ������������������������������������������������������������������������209
Map 9-1 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������210
Table 9-4 Water Demand Projections �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������212
Table 9-5 Monitoring Wells ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������213
Map 9-2 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������215
Map 9-3 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������216
Water Conservation 217
Table 9-6 Customer Meters ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������218
Table 9-7 Water Source Meters ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������218
Table 9-8 Current Education Programs �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������220
Map 9-4 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������221
2040 Water Supply System 222
Map 9-5 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������224
Map 9-6 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������225
Map 9-7 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������226
2040 Comprehensive Water Supply Guiding Principles 227
Table 9-9 Water System Capital Improvements Plan �����������������������������������������������������������������������229
Emergency Response Procedures 230
Table 9-10 Water Use PrioritiesGPD – Gallons per Day �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������232
Table 9-11 Demand Reduction Procedures �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������233
Appendices235
Appendix 9-1 Water Supply Plan �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������235
Appendix 9-2 Well Records and Maintenance Summaries ���������������������������������������������������������������236
Appendix 9-3 Water Level Monitoring Plan ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������237
Appendix 9-4 Water Level Graphs�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������238
Appendix 9-5 Capital Improvement Plan �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������239
Appendix 9-6 Emergency Telephone List ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������240
Appendix 9-7 Cooperative Agreements for Emergency Services ������������������������������������������������������241
Appendix 9-8 Municipal Critical Water Deficiency Ordinance ������������������������������������������������������������242
Appendix 9-9 Water Demand by Customer Category �����������������������������������������������������������������������243
Appendix 9-10 Water Rate Structure �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������244
Appendix 9-11 Water Conservation Regulations �������������������������������������������������������������������������������245
Appendix 9-12 Implementation Checklist ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������246
Chapter 10
Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan 247
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Chapter 11
Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan 251
Existing Sanitary Sewer System 253
Table 11-1 Land Use Summary ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������254
Map 11-1 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������255
Map 11-2 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������256
Table 11-2 Existing Lift Station Information ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������257
Table 11-3 MCES Peak Flow Design Factors ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������263
Table 11-4 Existing Sanitary Sewer System Flows ���������������������������������������������������������������������������264
Table 11-5 Existing Lift Station Analysis �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������265
Map 11-3 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������266
MCES Sanitary Sewer System 267
2040 Sanitary Sewer System 269
Table 11-6 Historical Population*interpolated values������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������269
Table 11-7 Projected Population �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������269
Map 11-4 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������270
Table 11-8 Wastewater Flow Calculation Assumptions ��������������������������������������������������������������������274
Table 11-9 2040 Wastewater Flows per Sewer District ��������������������������������������������������������������������275
Table 11-10 Future 2040 Trunk Lift Station Analysis ������������������������������������������������������������������������276
Table 11-11 Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Plan ��������������������������������������������������������������������279
Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) 280
Table 11-12 Dry Weather Flow vs� Average Annual Flow for Hugo Metershed ��������������������������������281
Chapter 12
Public Facilities Plan 284
Existing Public Facilities Inventory286
Map 12-1 �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������287
Map 12-2 �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������289
Map 12-3 �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������290
Needs Assessment 291
Chapter 13
Implementation 292
2040 Guiding Principles 293
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Chapter 1
Introduction and Vision
The Hugo Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that provides the
overall guidance for development and growth in the City for the next
20 years and provides the foundation for City decision-making� Along
with every other city in the seven-county metro region the City reviews
and updates the Comprehensive Plan, as required by State Law� The
Comprehensive Plan gives a high-level overview of goals and policies
that provide a framework for regulatory tools such as the zoning and
subdivision ordinances�
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Vision Statement
The City of Hugo will be a unique, sustainable community that respects the environment and serves its residents� The community will strive to be a desirable place for
residents of all ages� The citizens have repeatedly expressed their preference for the retaining the “rural” lifestyle of Hugo� The goal is rooted in preservation, to the greatest
extent possible, the essence of a rural way of life while encouraging a variety of land uses to meet the needs of the community� The objective is to blend the local variety
of lifestyles into a peaceful and prosperous coexistence by creating mutual compatibility of local land uses within the community� Natural resources will be protected and
natural corridors will flourish in the community� All residents will be able to enjoy the natural environment with carefully planned trails and connections� Facilities for horses,
bicyclists and pedestrians will prosper in the community to encourage healthy living for all residents� Neighborhoods will be unique and carefully planned with innovative
techniques to ensure a high quality of life for all residents� There will be a diversity of housing to support and promote the livability of the community� Neighborhoods will
provide walkable, pedestrian-friendly accessibility� Development will be focused along the CSAH 4, Highway 61 and CSAH 8 growth corridors where the dense residential
areas and businesses will be located� Development will be encouraged in Downtown Hugo, which is the heart of the community�
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Process and Outreach
The 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update began in January 2017 with
a series of Open Houses and meetings with community leaders� Our
goal was to understand how the community had evolved since 2008
and what strengths, opportunities, and challenges the City faced as
we look to planning for 2040� Throughout the year, the City held a
series of interactive workshops and open houses that focused on
different challenges for the City� Meetings were supplemented by a
newsletter that was emailed to interested property owners, online
surveys, and through social media� Residents were encouraged
to either attend meetings or provide feedback through alternative
means�
The City had robust response to the outreach efforts with an average
response of xx per topic� Input and ideas from residents and property
owners has been incorporated into this plan�This plan replaces the
last major Comprehensive Plan prepared by the City in 2008 and
all updates to that plan� This is a 20-year plan for how the City will
develop, but the City recognizes that State Law requires an update
within 10 years and changing conditions in the City may require
amendments before that time�
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Using the Plan
The nature of the Comprehensive Plan is to provide guidance for short and long term development issues
related to guiding growth and providing essential infrastructure that protects the health, safety, and welfare
of the community� While detailed implementation steps are included in this document, this document is not
intended to be prescriptive� It is intended to:
1� Provide a framework for regulatory decisions� The plan provides an overview of how we anticipate future
growth in the city� The zoning ordinance and subdivision ordinance are the tools used to carry out the
vision and goals for growth in the City�
2� Basis for investments� The plan provides direction to City policy makers on how to provide and protect
resources such as affordable housing, roads, water protection, and land acquisition for recreation�
3� Resource for additional planning studies� The Plan provides guidance to the City as they explore issues
in-depth�
Past Plans & Studies
This report builds on plans and studies that have been completed by the City and the Region, including:
• 2030 City of Hugo Comprehensive Plan (May 2008)
• Everton Avenue Alternative Urban Areawide Review (2001) and Everton Avenue Update (2012),
Hugo MN
• Eastern Hugo Natural Resource Management Plan (June 2011), Hugo MN
• Thrive MSP 2040, Metropolitan Council (May 2014)
• Update of Comprehensive Housing Needs for Washington County, Minnesota, Washington County
(March 2017)
• Keystone Woods Analysis, Washington County (December 2011)
• Central Greenway Regional Trail Master Plan Draft, Washington County (April 2017)
• 2017 National Recreation and Parks Association Performance Review
• Center for Urban and Regional Affairs Citizen Input on Parks and Recreation in the City of Hugo, MN
(February 2010)
• White Bear Lake Area Athletic Facilities Needs Assessment (April 2013)
• Minnesota’s State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2014-2018
• Metropolitan Council: Regional Parks System Visitor Study Report (November 2016)
Chapter 2
Community Background
The purpose of the background chapter is to provide a snapshot
of existing conditions within the City of Hugo� The comprehensive
planning process is most successful when current conditions are well
documented and understood by all decision makers and planning
participants� This chapter was prepared with the aid of City Staff� This
chapter includes an analysis of historical trends, but focuses on the
time since the adoption of the last comprehensive plan in 2008 which
will identify current development, growth and land use trends in the
community�
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Community History and
Heritage
1850-1900
The community we know now as Hugo was long ago home to the
Dakota people who lived on the game, fish, berries and wild rice in
the region. The first European settlers came to the area in the early
1850’s� Of mostly French and French-Canadian background, settlers
were attracted to the region because of the vast quantities of wild
game that were used in the fur trade� Family ties to French heritage
remained strong throughout Hugo’s history, and to this day many of
Hugo’s residents carry the same names of their French ancestors who
helped found the City� Of course, early settlers were not only French
descendants, but many immigrated from or were descendants of
Germany, Scandinavian countries, Canada and others�
On September 9, 1870, the area was organized into a 36-square
mile Township and given the officially designated name of “Oneka
Township.” The first governing body of Oneka Township operated
much the same way that local governments do today by making
budgets, passing ordinances, and administering the needs of the
community� The name “Oneka” was borrowed from Oneka Lake and
has its roots in the Dakotan word “onakan,” which roughly translates
to “to strike or knock off,” a reference to the harvesting of wild rice in a
canoe�
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The St� Paul and Duluth Railroad was constructed through the area
in 1868� A train station (Centerville Station) and a feed mill were
built near the intersection of Forest Boulevard (now Highway 61)
and Frenchman Road (now CSAH 8) which became the new town
center� The new station brought with it new ways to make a living,
better communication and new settlers� The station quickly became
the center of the developing settlement, and all official meetings
and voting took place within it. Train traffic came through Hugo as it
moved between St� Paul and Duluth� These early trains depended
on wood for fuel, so many residents in the area made a partial living
by cutting down their own timber to sell at the depot� The existence
of the railroad was essential to Hugo’s early economy, and made
it possible for a potato depot, a cattle depot and a stockyard to
develop� The downtown neighborhood surrounding the train station
also began to grow into a comfortable village and the surrounding
rural areas supported a robust agricultural and timber harvesting
economy�
1900-1990
As the newly populated area in downtown Hugo became more
autonomous, many residents thought it would be best to create
a separate community. Reports stated that it was difficult for the
U.S. Post Office to deliver the mail properly because the Town of
Centerville and Centerville Station were only miles apart and too
closely named� In 1906 the land that became the Village of Hugo was
incorporated and separated from Oneka Township� Shortly after the
Village of Hugo was incorporated the train station was renamed Hugo
Depot, and continued to be the hub of the community for decades�
The origin of the name “Hugo” has two prevailing theories. The first
theory proposes the City was named in honor of Trevanion William
Hugo, a native Englishman who was mayor of Duluth from 1900 to
1904 and again in 1920, and also served as a marine engineer on the
Great Lakes� The second and most commonly known theory is that
Hugo is named for Victor Hugo, famed French politician, artist and
writer of such works as “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame” and “Les
Misérables”� The Village of Hugo had strong ties to French ancestry,
and Victor Hugo may have been admired enough for some to suggest
naming the new village after him� However, there is no conclusive
evidence to prove such a theory�
Over the next 6 decades the City continued as a small farming and
railroad community� In 1972, the Township of Oneka and the Village
of Hugo were consolidated and in 1976 the Village of Hugo became
an official City by State Statute. Over the past several decades
urban development in the City of Hugo has focused along the major
transportation corridors including the old railroad line along Highway
61� The more concentrated growth has occurred in the western portion
of the City and the eastern half has remained predominately rural�
1990-2018
Since 1990 Hugo’s population has grown rapidly� The City has
developed at a thoughtful pace with significant developments such as
Victor Gardens and Waters Edge, which have urbanized the western
portion of the City with smaller units, multimodal connections and close
proximity to commercial amenities�
A tornado hit the community in 2008 and it destroyed more than
50 homes and damaged hundreds more� This event became an
important part of the City’s history as the community came together
and relief poured in from all over the Twin Cities Metro area� Hugo
recovered with new momentum� Residential and commercial
development continued� The City has become highly regarded for its
stormwater management practices� Since 2015 Hugo has planned
and implemented a number of water reuse projects which help the City
save money while conserving drinking water and reducing its impact
on the regional watershed�
A strong industrial community has also gained momentum
thanks to the City’s location and amenities such as rail� A variety
of manufacturing and construction businesses, including the
headquarters of Wilson Tool International and Glamos Wire, continue
to locate and expand in Hugo� With new residential, industrial and
commercial growth on the horizon, the City’s future remains bright�
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Demographics
Looking at demographic data helps the City understand the similarities
and diversities of the residents so that housing needs, neighborhood
patterns, community facilities and other land use decisions can be
made proactively and in a manner that not only responds to current
residents, but future and prospective residents� The following section
describes who is living in the City now and how we expect the City to
grow by 2040�
Demographic Data was compiled using information from the U�S
Census Bureau Decennial Survey, U�S Census Bureau American
Community Survey Estimates, Minnesota Department of Employment
and Economic Development, and the Metropolitan Council�
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Population and Households
Between 2000 and 2010, the City of Hugo more than doubled in
population� This growth was attributed to the availability of developable
land within the City, the overall regional growth of the Twin Cities
Metropolitan Area (TCMA) and Hugo’s desirable location at the fringe
of the TCMA� Since 2010, population growth slowed� When the 2030
Comprehensive Plan was completed in 2008, the Metropolitan Council
projected that the City’s population would increase to 40,000 people by
2030� Metropolitan Council reduced the anticipated population growth
to 29,000 people by 2040� Table XX shows that between 2000 and
2010, the population grew by 135%, and that between 2010 and 2020
it is expected to grow by 34%� The Metropolitan Council will support
the growth anticipated by the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, if needed�
Hugo anticipates continued growth in the community and will plan to
serve population growth of 40,000 people and 15,600 households, as
anticipated in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan�
Table 2-1 Population and Households in Hugo, 1970-
20140
Year Population Households % Change in
Population
%
Change in
Households
1970 2,669 654
1980 3,771 1,082 41%65%
1990 4,417 1,416 17%31%
2000 6,363 2,125 44%50%
2010 13,332 4,990 110%135%
2015 14,352 5,404 8%8%
2020 19,100 7,200 33%33%
2030 29,000 11,000 52%53%
2040 40,000 15,600 38%42%
Table 2-2 Age of Hugo Residents 1990-2015
1990 2000 2010 2015
Under 15 1,188 1,679 3,167 3411
15-24 617 730 1,388 1574
25-34 791 950 2,381 2141
35-54 1,386 2,146 4,041 4210
55-74 354 736 1,760 2230
75 and over 81 122 321 487
-
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
1990 2000 2010 2015
Under 15 15-24 25-34 35-54 55-74 75 and over
Source::2010 Census, American Community Survey
Figure 2-1
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Age and Gender
In 2015, the U�S� Census Bureau estimated that 50�1% of the
population is male and 49�9% is female� From 2000 to 2010,
population grew at a consistent pace across all age groups� However,
from 2010-2015 U�S� Census estimated that population growth slowed
dramatically, and that there was a 10% decline in population in the 25-
34- year-old age group� All other age cohorts rose in population�
1�52%3�41%8�56%8�91%
98�48%96�12%91�44%91�09%
0�00%
20 �00%
40 �00%
60 �00%
80 �00%
100�00%
120�00%
1990 2000 2010 2015
Race of Residents
1990-2015
Non-White Population White Alone
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Figure 2-2
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Number of
Residents Percentage
American Indian and Alaska Native
alone 72 1%
Asian alone 232 2%
Black or African American alone 246 2%
Hispanic or Latino 520 4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific
Islander alone -0%
Some other race alone -0%
Two or more races 182 1%
White alone 12,801 91%
Total 14,053 100%
Source: U�S� Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2011-2015
Table 2-3 Race of Hugo Residents, 2015
Race and Ethnicity
Hugo’s population consists of residents that are primarily white� The
number of non-white residents has been increasing since 1990, as
shown in Figure xx� Table xx shows the population and percent of
population by race�
1990 2000 2010 2015
Less than HS 11%5%2%3%
High School 41%32%25%22%
Some College 16%29%24%21%
Associates 11%10%13%16%
Bachelors 15%17%28%26%
Grad / Prof 5%8%9%11%
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%Pct of PopulationEducational Attainment in Hugo
1990-2015
Source: 2010 U.S. Census Bureau
1990 2000 2010 2015
Hugo 3�12 2�99 2�67 2�65
Washington County 2�92 2�78 2�67 2�67
TC Region 2�56 2�53 2�5 2�5
2
2�2
2�4
2�6
2�8
3
3�2
Number of PeopleAverage household Size in Hugo (1990-2015)
Source: 2010 U.S. Dicennial Census, ACS Census, Metropolitan Council
Figure 2-3 Figure 2-4 Figure 2-5 4922698471141521,6959781,5353084741,6571,0841,5203465700
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
Families without
children
Lived alone Married families
with children
Non-family
households
Unmarried
families with
childrenNumber of PeopleHousehold Type in Hugo
2000 2010 2015
Source: 2010 U.S. Census Bureau
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Educational Attainment
While higher levels of educational attainment among residents in Hugo
continues to increase, the data shows that after 20 years of decline
of residents with less than a high school degree, there was a slight
increase in the percent of people in the City that had less than a high
school degree� Hugo continues to see increases in the number of
residents who have an associates or a graduate / professional degree�
The City will continue to monitor educational attainment to see if the
changing numbers indicate long-term trends that have the potential to
impact services�
Household Size and Type
Household in Hugo declined dramatically from an average of 3�12
people per household in 1990 to an average of 2�65 in 2010, and is
holding relatively steady from 2010-2015� The reduction in the average
number of people living in a household is similar to county-wide
household size trends, which brings it closer to the regional household
size overall� As shown in Figure xx, the data suggests that the number
of people living alone continues to increase as well as unmarried
families with children� These trends indicate that housing needs may
be different for residents that live alone, families with children and
families without children�
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Household Income
The U�S� Census Bureau estimated that the median household
income in Hugo increased 6% from $78,261 in 2010 to $82,880 in
2015� Hugo’s household income is consistently higher than the County
and the Region�
During that same period the percent of Hugo residents living in poverty
or within 185% of the poverty level increased from 9% in 2010 to 13%
in 2015� This increase in poverty may be related to the increasing age
of the population, student loan debt or other actors�
Figure 2-6
2000 2010 2015
Hugo $63,450 $78,261 $82,880
Washington County $66,305 $79,109 $83,706
Twin Cities Metro Area $54,304 $65,181 $68,778
$-
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
$70,000
$80,000
$90,000
Incorme in DollarsMedian Household Income
2000-2015
Source::American Community Survey
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Housing
The housing market in Hugo has evolved significantly in the last 20
years� The increased demand for housing in the 2000s dramatically
diversified the housing stock. The City currently provides a number of
housing types that serve a wide range of residents� While new housing
development slowed after 2008, and housing prices declined, the
market has started to recover� As of 2010, the U�S� Census Bureau
found that there was a total of 5,189 housing units in Hugo and that
number was estimated to increase to 5,592 by 2015�
1990 2000 2010 2015
Owner Occupied 93%93%87%83%
Renter Occupied 6%5%9%13%
Vacant 2%2%4%4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%Percent of HousingHousing Tenancy, 1990-2015
ource: U.S. Census Bureau, Census Data, Amerunity Community Survey
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Single family 52 64 50 50 40 90 52 48 59 90
Multi-family 196 124 97 34 10 0 0 100 8 9
0
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100
150
200
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Source:City of Hugo
Figure 2-7 Figure 2-8
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Housing Tenure and Vacancy
From 2000-2010, the overall number of people who own homes in
Hugo has risen, primarily due to the increase in population� However,
the total percentage homeowners in Hugo dropped steadily, while
the percentage of the population that rents homes has increased�
This is likely due to the increased number of rental unit availability
in the City� The median contract rent in 2015 for Hugo was $1,120,
which is the second highest median rent among the communities in
Washington County (Maxfield Research & Consulting, 2017). While
this data suggests that more opportunities to develop rental housing
may be possible, the City will need to evaluate how to support the
development of rental units that are considered affordable�
Residential Building Permits
After the rapid growth of the community prior to 2008, the number of
residential building permits issued for new home construction declined
from 2007 to 2011� In 2012, the community saw some growth and
growth has remained steady since that time�
$159,580 $200,881 $141,885 $115,270 $131,019 $156,539 $175,296 $169,158 $193,236 $143,485 $190,500 $136,000 $103,400 $118,500 $149,950 $159,000 $160,000 $167,000 $0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
2000 2005 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Multi -Family Home Resales in Hugo
2000-2016
Average Median $201,191 $381,928 $278,255 $261,042 $270,420 $297,707 $316,588 $355,838 $338,620 $180,200 $320,000 $259,900 $246,500 $230,000 $284,969 $297,500 $323,500 $319,000 0
50,000
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150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
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2000 2005 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Single Family Home Resales in Hugo
2000-2016
Average Median Source: Washington County
Figure 2-9 Figure 2-10
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Average Sale Price
Like much of the County, the average and median home sale price
declined from 2005-2012 and started rebounding after 2013� In 2015
and 2016, the market appears to be stabilizing�
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5%
9%
7%
15%59%
AGE OF HOUSING STOCK
<1940
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000 to 2009
Source: Washington County
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Age of Housing Stock
Hugo’s housing stock is relatively new� Data shows that 59% of the
housing stock was constructed in the last 15 years, and 81% was
constructed in the last 25 years�
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2,000
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2010 2020 2030 2040
Forecasted Employment in Hugo
Employment
Figure 2-12
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Economic Overview
The following section provides an overview of the existing businesses
and industries in the community and identifies current employment
trends, economic development initiatives and other applicable factors�
In addition to population and housing forecasts, the Metropolitan
Council also provides employment forecasts� The forecasts indicate
that about 500 jobs will be added to the economy every ten years� The
City will need to continue evaluating how to provide infrastructure for
locations that are guided for business development�
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Home Occupations
The City also has a considerable number of “home-occupations or
home-based businesses” that are operated from the owner’s place
of residence� These home occupations are scattered throughout the
City particularly in the rural areas� The business uses range from
home offices and studios, auto repair services, contractor’s yards to
agricultural related uses� Home-occupations in the rural areas are
identified in as an important part of the rural character of the City.
All home-occupations are required to comply with the performance
standards for home-occupations listed in the City’s Zoning Ordinance�
An interim use permit is required to operate a home-occupation that
has the potential to adversely affect surrounding properties�
The total number of home occupations within the City is unknown
because the City does not track or license these businesses unless
an interim use permit is applied for or a violation of the ordinance is
reported�
Table 2-4 Employment in Hugo by Industry, 2000-2015
2000 2005 2010 2015
Accommodation and Food Services 158 134 166 194
Administrative and Waste Services 47 78 170
Agriculture and Forestry and Fishing
& Hunting 29 29 15 31
All Other Industries 146 177 65 17
Arts and Entertainment and and
Recreation 13 18 93
Construction 253 688 378 463
Educational Services 55 71 114 124
Finance and Insurance 0 32 38
Health Care and Social Assistance 45 96 190 393
Manufacturing 954 695 499 676
Other Services and Ex� Public Admin 81 66 78 141
Professional and Technical Services 0 13 64
Public Administration 10 21 28 29
Retail Trade 126 141 236 249
Transportation and Warehousing 0 10 32 33
Wholesale Trade 0 24 44 95
Total employment 1,917 2,165 1,973 2,810
Source: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED),
Metropolitan Council
Employment by Industry
Employment in Hugo has been increasing since 2000, with the
largest employment increases in construction, health care and
social assistance, and retail trade� Manufacturing industries saw an
overall job loss in the City� Hugo anticipates continued growth across
industries� The Employment in Hugo by industry is shown in Table xx�
$-
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Total Valuation of Commercial and Industrial Permits
2008-2016
Source: City of Hugo
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Table 2-5 Valuation of New Commercial and Industrial
Building Permits
Year New Commercial and
Industrial Building Permits Total Valuation
2008 9 $ 4,211,000
2009 9 $ 1,995,000
2010 5 $ 978,000
2011 7 $ 628,000
2012 9 $ 10,318,456
2013 8 $ 5,051,348
2014 4 $ 993,187
2015 4 $ 325,000
2016 6 $ 4,029,600
2017 6 $ 4,339,000
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Commercial and Industrial Building Permits
Table xx shows that since 2008, there have been building permits
issued for approximately $32,868,591 of commercial and industrial
development in the City of Hugo. Significant development has
occurred in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park, with continued development
in the commercial retail portions of Victor Gardens�
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Transportation
The City’s transportation infrastructure is essential to understanding
how people travel throughout the City� Hugo’s transportation network
allows both residents and travelers to navigate through the City and
access major points of interest including shopping and service areas,
places of employment, homes and the highways that provide links to
regional destinations�
The primary north-south transportation routes through the City include
State Trunk Highway (TH) 61 in the western half of Hugo and County
Road (CR) 57 in the eastern half of Hugo� A major north-south regional
transportation route, I- 35E is located directly west of the City in Anoka
County� Access to I-35E is provided through Anoka County via County
State Aid Highway (CSAH) 8, which is called CSAH 14 in Anoka
County. Traffic from residential development in Hugo and adjacent
communities cross east-west through the City to reach I-35E� The most
significant east-west routes through the City are CSAH 4 (170th Street
North), CSAH 7 (120th Street) and CSAH 8 (Frenchman Road, Egg
Lake Road and 137th Street)� In addition, there is a local collector road
network that serves residents and local businesses�
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Types of Roads
To understand the road network within the City of Hugo, each road has a
classification based on the Metropolitan Council Functional Classification System
which describes the purpose and type of traffic the roads serve.
Principal Arterial:
A principal arterial is a limited-access roadway that serves moderate
to long trip lengths and provides a system to move traffic through a
city or region� Turning movements are often handled with turn lanes
or signal systems. The purpose of a principal arterial is to move traffic
with a certain degree of efficiency and speed and; therefore, are often
characterized by wider lanes and shoulders� There are no principle
arterials within the City of Hugo� The closest principle arterial is I-35E,
which is directly west of the City in Lino Lakes�
Minor Arterial:
A minor arterial generally augments the arterial system in more
intensely developed areas� The purpose of augmenting the principal
arterial may be to reduce speeds or provide more direct access to
some of the residential or business areas within the community�
Generally, minor arterials provide service to over 3,000 cars per day,
and should be directly accessed only by principal arterials, other minor
arterials, or collectors� Highway 61, CSAH 4, CSAH 7 and CSAH 8 are
examples of minor arterials in Hugo�
Collectors:
Collectors serve as connections between local streets and minor
arterials� Their principal function is to carry short trip lengths and to
serve adjacent land� These roads are generally capable of moving
larger traffic volumes for limited distances. They may also carry traffic
to and from dispersed major traffic generators. Access to collectors
includes other collectors, minor arterials, local streets, and direct
access from/to abutting lands� Fenway Boulevard, Goodview Avenue,
Oneka Lake Boulevard and Oneka Parkway are examples of collector
streets in the City of Hugo�
Local Streets:
Local streets primarily provide access to individually developed sites
and connect to other local streets and collector streets� These streets
are designed for low speed, local trips� Local streets serve most
exclusively the residents in a neighborhood and do not generally
provide access for through traffic. Residential streets are examples of
local streets in Hugo�
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Regional Transportation Projects
Interstate 35W and 35E are the major transportation corridor
links between the northeast suburbs and the TCMA� The I-35W/E
coalition was formed with a commitment to advocate for interchange
improvements and additional capacity within this corridor� The coalition
includes both Anoka and Washington Counties and a number of local
cities and townships including Hugo� The coalition is focusing on the
improvement of the CSAH 8/14 and I-35E interchange directly west of
the City in Lino Lakes� Federal funding has been secured for a portion
of the project and it has been completed�
Public Transit
Park and Ride Transportation
There are no existing or planned Park and Ride transportation facilities
in the City of Hugo� The nearest park and ride facilities that provide
transit options to workers commuting to the Twin Cities Metro Region
are located to the west of Hugo in the City of Centerville and to the
south in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake� Because there are
no public transit facilities located within the City of Hugo, we can
reasonably assume that some of the working residents of Hugo are
utilizing the park and ride facilities in other communities� It is important
for the City to recognize these commuters and plan accordingly for
future transportation facilities�
Transit
There are no existing regular public transit routes that directly access
the Twin City Metro Area from the City of Hugo� However, transit
service options are available to transit dependent seniors in Hugo by a
Dial-a-Ride service provided by Human Services Inc�
Hugo is currently outside of the Metropolitan Transit Taxing District but
is within the area of potential transit service expansion� The southwest
portion of the City is within Market Area III and the remaining portion
is in Market Area IV� Future service options for Market Area III include
peak-only express, small vehicle circulators, mid-day circulators,
special needs para-transit and ridesharing� Future service options for
Market Area IV include an expanded dial-a-ride program, a volunteer
driver program and ridesharing�
Hugo is also located within the Rush Line transit corridor study area
that extends from St� Paul in Ramsey County to Hinckley in Pine
County. The study has identified potential transit improvements such
as commuter rail and express commuter buses to serve the corridor�
It is anticipated that these transit lines would operate within dedicated
right-of-way along Interstate 35E (directly west of the City) and TH
61� There are no formal plans for these transit improvements and
construction will not begin until funding becomes available, which
is likely not within the foreseeable future� However, keeping these
potential transit corridors in mind now will allow the City of Hugo to
plan effectively for the future� Preserving right-of-way and promoting
higher density along the planned transit corridors is encouraged by the
Metropolitan Council�
Figure 2-14 Figure 2-15
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Commuting
Travel Time to Work
The average travel time to work increased slightly from 28�7 minutes in
2000 to 29�9 minutes in 2010� The U�S� Census Bureau estimates that
this average increased to 30 minutes in 2015�
Means of Transportation to Work
The majority of Hugo residents drive or carpool to work� Figure xx
shows that all modes of transportation have increased over time
(except for public transit), which is consistent with the increase in
population�
Commuteshed
Table xx shows that the majority of Hugo residents travel to other
communities to work, and that only 323 Hugo residents live and work
in Hugo� This indicates that there may be opportunities to understand
how the City can support worker commutes or seek employers that
match the workforce available in the community�Other St� Paul Minneapo
lis
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Heights Roseville Forest
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Series1 3,223 1,123 795 521 403 323 239 216 203 176 160
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1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
Hugo Commuteshed, 2014
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Car Pool Drove Alone OtherCommute PublicTransit Walk to Work Work atHome
2000 302 3,006 29 43 17 113
2010 452 5,743 58 100 62 312
2015 1,017 6,233 72 65 92 360
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2,000
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5,000
6,000
7,000
Means of Travel to Work
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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Parks, Trails and Open Space
The City of Hugo has an abundance of natural resources and open
space areas including a large number of lakes, wetlands, woodlands
and other natural amenities that make it a prime location for outdoor
activity and recreation� The City has made an effort to preserve many
of these spaces as active and passive parks, conservation areas and
protected waters (see Map xx—Existing Parks and Open Space)�
There are also a few neighborhood parks and community gathering
centers located within the City’s residential neighborhoods that are
privately owned and maintained by the homeowners associations�
These parks augment the City’s system and serve the residents of
these neighborhoods�
The City’s existing trail system consists of multi-use county trails and
a series of city-owned pedestrian-bicycle paths, bicycle lanes, bicycle
routes, snowmobile trails, equestrian trails and nature paths (see Map
xx – Existing Sidewalks and Trails)�
There are nine lakes in the City classified as protected waters and 3
lakes which are classified as wetlands by the Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources� Hardwood Creek and Clearwater Creek and
a number of judicial ditches also traverse the City� There are three
separate watershed districts in the City of Hugo� The majority of
the City is within the Rice Creek watershed district except for small
portions of eastern Hugo that are within the Carnelian-Marine-St� Croix
watershed district and the Browns Creek watershed district� There
are also approximately 584 acres of protected wetlands in the City of
Hugo that are included in the water land use category (see Map xx
– Wetlands)� However, the water land use category does not include
some of the non-protected and seasonal wetland areas in the City�
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Open Space Map
137TH
1. Paul Hugo Farms WMA 15. Rice Lake Park
2. Lions Park 16. Oneka Lake Boat Launch
3. Beaver Ponds Park 17. Irish Avenue Park
4. Towe r Park 18. Cove Park
5. Frog Hollow Park 19. Aspire Park
6. Victor Square Park 20. Oneka Lake Par k
7. Arbre Park 21. Bald Eagle Lake Access
8. Clea rwater Creek Preserve 22. Bernin Property
9. Heritage Ponds Park 23. Sunset Lake Access South
10. Val Jean Park 24. Sunset Lake Access North
11. McCollar Park 25. Goodview Prop erty
12. Diamond Point Pa rk 26. Plaisted Property
13. Oak Shor e Park 27. Property North of St. John's Cemetary
14. Hanifl Fields Athletic Park 28. 1920 School House Site
Map 2-1
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Sunset
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Horseshoe
Lake
Oneka Lake
Barker
Lake
Rice
LakeEgg
Lake
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North
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Source: This map is based on wetland area features
mapped as part of the National Wetland Inventory (NWI).
The NWI is a national program sponsored by the US Fish
and Wildlife Service.
This is not an official wetland map and should not be
subs tituted for surveyed wetland delineations.
Map 2-3
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Land Use
Metropolitan Urban Service Area
Located in northwestern Washington County, Hugo is bounded on the
north by Forest Lake, on the east by May Township, on the south by
Grant and White Bear Township, and on the west by the City of Lino
Lakes� Hugo is part of the seven-county metropolitan region� The total
area of the City is approximately 36 square miles and the Metropolitan
Urban Service Area (MUSA) on the western portion of the City currently
has 10,171 acres� This designation allows development of land to
occur at urban densities with municipal sewer and water facilities�
Existing Land Use
The Metropolitan Council provides an inventory of land uses for each
City, as shown in Map xx� The land use inventory is used to quantify
development patterns, densities and other land use scenarios that can
provide direction for future development and redevelopment in the City�
This inventory, combined with other background information, is used
to suggest where and at what intensity� The inventory can also help
classify areas that should remain undeveloped or preserved based
on the presence of wetlands, lakes, or the underlying conservation
system� All of this information provides a baseline that the City can
utilize when making land use and development decisions� This
information will also be used to help develop the future land use
component of the Comprehensive Plan�
Centerville
Columbus Forest La ke
Grant
HugoLino
Lakes May Twp.
Scandia
White
Bear Twp.Dellwood
County Boundaries
City and Township Boundaries
NCompass Street Centerlines
2010 Generalized Land Use
0 1 2 3 40.5
Miles
City of Hugo, Washington County
2010 Generalized Land Use
Farmstead
Seasonal/Vacation
Single Family Detached
Manufactured Housing Park
Single Family Attached
Multifamily
Retail and Other Commercial
Office
Mixed Use Residential
Mixed Use Industrial
Mixed Use Commercial and O ther
Industrial and Utility
Extractive
Institutional
Park, Recreational or Preserve
Golf Course
Major Highway
Railway
Airport
Agricultural
Undeveloped
Water
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Table 2-6 Hugo Land Use
Land Use Acres Percent of Total
Agriculture 5,894 26%
Farmstead 257 1%
Golf Course 125 1%
Industrial and Utility 230 1%
Institutional 103 0%
Major Highway 19 0%
Manufactured Housing Park 22 0%
Mixed Use Residential 1 0%
Multifamily 3 0%
Office 1 0%
Open Water 1,900 8%
Park, Recreational or Preserve 1,234 5%
Retail and Other Commercial 144 1%
Single Family Attached 323 1%
Single Family Detached 2,751 12%
Undeveloped Land 10,031 44%
Total 23,036 100%
Land Use Categories
Agricultural and Farmsteads
The agricultural land use category includes lands that are being
used for commercial agricultural purposes and a broad range of
other agricultural activities such as horse boarding and hobby farms�
Farmsteads refer to the land that encompasses the single family
dwelling and associated buildings of a farm�
Undeveloped Land
The undeveloped land use category in the City includes lands that
are not currently being used for any defined purpose. The majority
of the undeveloped land in the City reflects the floodplain and poor
soil area that are unlikely to be capable of sustaining development�
Undeveloped land may also include some non-protected wetlands and
lands currently under development�
Water
Lakes, wetlands, streams and drainage ways dominate the landscape
of the City of Hugo� These natural features play an extensive role in the
way in which the community is currently developed, and will develop
into the future�
Residential
The existing land use plan identifies the following four residential land
uses categories: Single Family (Detached), Single Family (Attached),
Multi-Family housing and Manufactured Housing Park�
The vast majority of the residential land area in the City of Hugo
consists of Single Family (Detached) homes� This land use
designation includes all residential units that are separated from each
other� Detached townhomes are included in this category�
The Single Family (Attached) land use designation includes all
residential structures containing two or more units that have individual
ground floor access. This category includes attached townhomes.
The Multi-Family land use category includes residential structures
that have two or more units but do not have primary ground floor
access from all units� This category includes apartment buildings,
senior housing facilities and condominiums�
The Manufactured Housing Park designation includes areas where
multiple manufactured housing structures are grouped together�
There is one manufactured housing park located in the City along the
east side of Highway 61 on the north end of downtown� There are
approximately 105 manufactured homes within the park�
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Office, Retail and Other Commercial
The commercial areas in the City are located primarily along the
Highway 61 and the CSAH 8 corridor and within the downtown district�
The CSAH 8 Corridor marks the western entrance to the City from
I-35E and serves as the gateway to downtown Hugo�
The downtown district is centered at the new intersection created by
the newly realigned CSAH 8 and Highway 61 and is the cultural and
business center of the City� The majority of the businesses providing
retail goods and services in Hugo have historically been located in the
downtown�
Industrial and Utility
The designated industrial areas of the City are located along the
Highway 61 corridor in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park and the Peloquin
Industrial Park� The Bald Eagle Industrial Park is served by municipal
utilities and has rail access� The Park includes businesses such as
Wilson Tool, Loadmaster Lubricants, Xcel Energy, Western Spring, and
Schwieters Companies�
There is also some scattered industrial development along the east
side of TH 61 north of downtown that has developed without municipal
sewer and water service� As land becomes more valuable and sewer
and water becomes available in the coming years, these industrial
properties will likely be redeveloped�
Mixed Use
There are three categories for Mixed Use used by the Metropolitan
Council:
Mixed Use Residential, which is land containing a building with
multiple uses in combination with at least a residential unit(s)�
Mixed Use Industrial, which is land containing a building with multiple
uses in combination with industrial uses and NO residential units� An
example would be a building containing a warehouse, offices, and
stores�
Mixed Use Commercial and Other, which is land containing a building
with multiple uses but with NO residential units or industrial uses�
Extractive
There is a gravel pit in the rural portion of Hugo that has recently
ended gravel mining operations by an agreement with the City� The
property owner is required to restore the land comparable to adjacent
lands or to its original state�
Park, Recreation or Preserve and Golf Course
There are a number of large areas of public and semi-public
recreational uses in the City�
Institutional
The institutional land use designation includes lands within the city that
contain the churches and other religious institutions, city/government
buildings, schools and cemeteries�
Major Highways
The major highway land use designation includes right-of-way areas
greater than 200 feet in width for major highways in the City� The
portion of Highway 61 near the south end of the City is included in this
category�
Railroads
There are two active railroad lines that pass through the City and
provide freight service only at this time� The Soo Line crosses the
southeast corner of the City and the Burlington Northern Rail line runs
along the west side of Highway 61 and terminates before downtown�
The Burlington Northern provides rail service to businesses with the
Bald Eagle Industrial Park�
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Horseshoe
Lake
Oneka Lake
Barker
Lake
Rice
LakeEgg
Lake
Plaisted Lake
North
School
Section Lake
South
School
Section Lake
Sunset Lake
Long Lake
Round
Lake
Bald
Eagle
Lake
80TH ST E
122 nd S t NLYNCH RD NINTERSTATE 35E120th
15 9 th
Prairie
149thFrenchman
Forest141stElmcrest 170th
180th
122nd
157th
Fox hillHeritag e
136thFanning
135th
150th
ValjeanFairoaks
FerraraOneka LakeFrench
EuropaGoodviewTrailFalcon1 4 8 th
1 2 6th Fondant138th
128thFinley
124th
E lmFinaleFitzgeraldGoodviewRosemary
158t h165th
F
o
untainFreelandGlenbrookFenwayEvergre e n
130th
140th
EthanJulyGreystoneGenevaGallivanEmerald FrancescaFenway B o u le v a r d Homestead147th
H adley146th
125th
Eur o paTrailF
r
e
edom137th
Isleton132nd 136thStreetKeller119th
121st
155th
1 2 9 t h Ker
r
yIlliesInwood175th
177th
152ndHarrow
JodyJeffreyFarnhamJaneroEvertonOnekaE mpress
Garden Educati o n
JardinVictorHugo145thV ictor
Cos etteEnfie ld
GreeneIngersollEgg Lake KeystoneHenna143rd
Heat
her151st
IrishFlay
HiloFiona
Upper H eatherHydeFabl e HillAgriculture (AG)
Large Lot Residential (LL)
Very Low Density (VLD)
Low Density Residential (LD)
Medium Density Residential (MD)
High Density Residential (HD)
Mixed Use (MIX)
Commercial (COM)
Business Park (BP)
Industrial (IND)
Public/Quasi-Public (PQ)
Municipal Boundary
2040 MUSA Boundary
Parcels
Open Water
Sewer Interceptor
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Plan
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Table 2-7 Acreage of Zoning Districts in Hugo
Zoning Classification Zoned
Acreage Percentage
LA (Long Term Agricultural)318 1�4%
AG (Agricultural)8,541 36�9%
RR (Rural Residential)3,475 15�0%
R-1 (Large Lot Single Family
Residential)375 1�6%
R-3 (Single Family Detached
Residential)2,382 10�3%
CR-3 (Central Residential)210 0�9%
R-4 (Low Density Multi-Family
Residential)113 0�5%
R-5 (Medium Density Multi-Family
Residential)52 0�2%
NS (Neighborhood Service)48 0�2%
RC-1 (Restricted Commercial)101 0�4%
C-1 (Central Business)97 0�4%
C-2 (General Business)172 0�7%
FCB (Future Central Business)23 0�1%
BP (Business Park)70 0�3%
RI-1 (Restricted Industrial)98 0�4%
I-3 (General Industrial)212 0�9%
FUS (Future Urban Service)4,449 19�2%
PUD (Planned Unit Development)1,240 5�4%
Total 21,976
Zoning District Overview
Zoning is the City’s primary tool for implementing planning policies�
Zoning consists of an official map that divides the community into a
series of zoning districts and includes supporting ordinance text that
describes the regulations for the use of the land within these districts
including the permitted uses, lot sizes, setbacks, density standards,
design standards, etc�
Long-Term Agricultural District
The purpose of the Long-Term Agricultural district (LA) is to allow
agricultural property to be included in the State of Minnesota’s
Agricultural Preserve Program� This area may be used for permitted
agricultural activities and single family farmsteads at a density of 1 unit
per 40 acres� The minimum lot size in the LA district and for inclusion
in the Agricultural Preserve Program is 40 acres� This area is not
intended for urban densities or services�
Agricultural District
The purpose of the Agricultural district (AG) is to provide an area for
the use of land for commercial agriculture purposes� Single family
detached homes served by private well and septic systems at a
density of 1 unit per 10 acres are also permitted� This area is not
intended for urban densities or services� The minimum lot size in the
AG district is 10 acres�
Rural Residential District
The purpose of the Rural Residential district (RR) is to provide a
location for single-family detached housing on parcels of land served
by private well and septic systems at a density of 1 unit per 10 gross
acres� Continued use of the land for agricultural purposes is also
permitted� The minimum lot size in the RR district is 10 acres�
Large Lot Single Family Residential District
The purpose of the Large Lot Single Family Residential District
(R-1) is to maintain and preserve existing larger lot single-family
neighborhoods at a density of 1 unit per 1 acre� It is not the City’s
intention to further expand the land area identified within this district.
These areas are served by or are intended to be served by municipal
utilities when these services become available� The minimum lot size
in the R-1 district is 1 acre�
Single Family Detached Residential District
The purpose of the Single Family Detached Residential District (R-
3) is to provide for new single-family neighborhoods with a lot size
that is smaller than the city’s traditional single-family lot as well as
directly related, complementary uses� This zoning district is intended
to be the primary single-family zoning district for future residential
developments. The smaller lot size will make efficient use of the city’s
land supply and investment in public utilities and allow the city to
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efficiently protect and preserve its natural resources such as wetlands
and woodlands� In addition, the smaller lot size will help the city meet
its density goal for new single-family homes� Single-family residential
housing at a density of one unit per 10,400 square feet and twinhomes
at a density of one unit per 15,000 square feet are permitted� A full
range of public utilities and facilities shall be available to the R-3 areas�
The minimum lot size in the R-3 district is 10,400 square feet for a
single family home and 15,000 square feet for a twinhome�
Central Residential District
The purpose of the Central Residential District (CR-3) is to provide
for the maintenance and preservation of the existing single-family
detached housing located in and around the downtown area served by
municipal utilities at a density of approximately 4 units per acre� Multi-
family and townhouse development may be allowed by Conditional
Use Permit where compatible with adjacent development� The
minimum lot size in the CR-3 district is 8,400 square feet for a single
family home and 15,000 square feet for a twinhome�
Low Density Multi-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Low Density Residential District (R-4) is to provide
a location for lower density multi-family uses such as townhomes
and twinhomes in areas that are served or are intended to be served
by municipal utilities� This district addresses the need for life-cycle
housing by offering an alternative to single family detached housing
that allows a standard density between 3 units and 6 units per acre
and a planned unit development density between 3 units and 8 units
per acre� The minimum lot size in the R-4 district is 1 acre�
Medium Density Multi-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Medium Density Residential District (R-5) is to
provide a location for medium density multi-family uses such as
townhomes and apartments in areas that are served or are intended
to be served by municipal utilities� This district addresses the need for
life-cycle housing by offering an alternative to single family detached
housing that allows a standard density between 6 units and 10 units
per acre and a planned unit development density between 6 units and
12 units per acre� The minimum lot size in the R-5 district is 1 acre�
Neighborhood Service District
The purpose of the Neighborhood Service District (NS) provides a
location for commercial and service businesses to conveniently serve
the needs of residential neighborhoods� The uses and structures
in this district shall be compatible with the surrounding residential
neighborhoods� The minimum lot size in the NS District is 20,000
square feet�
Restricted Commercial
The purpose of the restricted commercial zoning district (RC-1) is to
provide a location for a mix of freestanding commercial businesses,
including retail sales and offices that do not require municipal water
or sanitary sewer services� To be permitted to operate in this zoning
district, a business must have sewage disposal requirements of three
residential equivalencies or less, as determined by metropolitan
council environmental services standards. Specifically excluded from
this zoning district are restaurants, carwashes, hotels and motels, and
other high water-usage facilities� The minimum lot size in the RC-1
district is 2 ½ acres�
Central Business District
The purpose of the Central Business Zoning District (C-1) is to
enhance and preserve the downtown area as a blend of cultural,
recreational, civic, entertainment, retail sales, and office uses.
Businesses requiring exterior storage for processing, retail sales, or
wholesale activities are not permitted in this district� Development
must be consistent with the City’s downtown plan� The minimum lot
size in the C-1 district is 8,000 square feet�
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General Business District
The purpose of the General Business District (C-2) is to provide a
location for service-oriented and free-standing commercial businesses,
including retail sales, offices, and restaurants, which are oriented
toward motorists and require high volumes of traffic and visibility from
major roads� The minimum lot size in the C-2 district is 20,000 square
feet�
Future Central Business District
The Future Central Business District (FCB) represents transition
areas that have been identified as practical and generally suitable
for future development and redevelopment in accordance with the
City’s downtown plan. The identified areas are a holding zone until a
landowner makes application for development, at which time the City
may rezone the affected property consistent with the downtown
plan, provided the development does not result in the premature
extension of public utilities or impede planned road improvements�
Residential land uses will be allowed to continue pending future
redevelopment consistent with the City’s downtown plan� The minimum
lot size in the FCB is 8,400 square feet for a single-family home and
15,000 square feet for a twinhome�
Business Park
The purpose of the business park district (BP) is to provide
opportunities for office, office warehouse, light industrial, and
light manufacturing businesses� Generally the types of uses that
are intended for the [BP] district are wholesale and retail trade
establishments for large volumes or bulk commercial items, office
showrooms and small businesses that have both commercial and
industrial characteristics� Uses allowed in the district are limited to
those that are compatible with lower intensity residential and business
uses, and which have limited amounts of truck traffic and outside
storage in comparison to higher intensity industrial uses� Because
business park areas may abut residential neighborhoods, uses are
regulated in height, lot coverage, setbacks, landscaping, loading and
use type, so as to facilitate compatibility between these uses and
residential development� The minimum lot size in the BP district is
15,000 square feet�
Restricted Industrial District
The purpose of the Restricted Industrial Zoning District (RI-1) is to
provide a location for office, storage, repair and limited manufacturing
facilities that do not require municipal water or sanitary sewer services�
To be permitted to operate in this zoning district, an industry must
have sewage disposal requirements of 3 residential equivalencies, or
less, as determined by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services
Standards� The minimum lot size in the RI-1 district is 2�5 acres�
General Industrial District
The purpose of the General Industrial Zoning District (I-3) is to
provide a location for office, distribution, light industrial, warehousing,
wholesaling, and repair businesses in areas that are served or
intended to be served by municipal utilities� The minimum lot size in
the I-3 district is 15,000 square feet�
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Future Urban Service District
The Future Urban Service District (FUS) represents transition areas
of the City that have been identified in the City’s Comprehensive Land
Use Plan as being physically eligible, fiscally practical, and generally
suitable for future staging of urban services. The identified areas may
be located within or outside of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area,
and require installation of private well and septic systems until urban
services are available� Development densities shall not exceed one
dwelling unit per ten (10) acres� The intent of the District is to promote
the preservation of large parcels that are unencumbered by inefficient
building and road layouts, and to give notice to land owners that future
extension of a full range of urban services into the area is likely� The
pending future land uses could be any use consistent with the City’s
Comprehensive Plan�
Planned Unit Development District
The purpose of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) district is to
offer enhanced flexibility to develop a site through relaxation of most
normal zoning district standards to allow for a greater variety of uses,
internal transfers of density, construction phasing and a potential for
lower development costs. In exchange for this enhanced flexibility,
it is expected that the development plan will result in a significantly
higher quality and more sensitive proposal than would have been
the case with the standard zoning districts� The uses within the PUD
must be consistent with the land uses designated for the area in the
Comprehensive Plan�
City Overlay Districts
There is a floodplain overlay district and a shoreland overlay district in
the City of Hugo (see Map xx -- Floodplain and Map xx -- Shoreland)�
Each of these overlay districts adhere to the underlying zoning
district but apply a more stringent application of allowed uses and
intensification of uses due to the presence of significant natural
resources� The purpose of these overlay districts is to preserve and
protect the vital natural resources in the City through more carefully
monitoring development in the overlay district areas�
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80TH ST E
1 2 2 n d S t NLYNCH RD NINTERSTATE 35E120th
15 9 t h
Prairie
149thFrenchman
Forest141stElmcrest 170 th
180th
122nd
157th
Fox hillHeritag e
136thFanning
135th
150th
ValjeanFairoaks
FerraraOneka LakeFrench
EuropaGoodviewTrailFalcon1 4 8th1 2 6th Fondant138th
128thFinley
124th
E lmFinaleFitzgeraldGoodviewRosemary
15 8 t h165th
F
o
untainFreelandGlenbrookFenwayEvergre e n
130th
140th
EthanJulyGreystoneGenevaGallivanEmerald FrancescaFenway B o u le v a rd Homestead147th
H adley146th
125th
Eur o paTrailF
r
e
edom137th
Isleton132nd 136thStreetKeller119th
121st
155th
1 2 9 t h Ker
r
yIlliesInwood175th
177th
15 2n dHarrow
JodyJeffreyFarnhamJaneroEvertonOnekaE mpress
Garden Educat io n
JardinVictorHugo145thV ictor
Cos etteEnfie ld
GreeneIngersollEgg Lake KeystoneHenna143rd
Heat
her151st
IrishFlay
HiloFion
a
Upper H eatherHydeFabl e Hill(AG) Agricultural
(LA) Long Term Agricultural
(RR) Rural Residential
(R-1) Large Lot Single Family Residential
(R-3) Single Family Detached Residential
(CR-3) Central Residential
(R-4) Low Density Multiple Family Residential
(R-5) M edium Density Multiple Family Residential
(NS) Neighborhood Service
(RC-1) Restricted Commercial
(C-1) Central Business
(C-2) General Business
(FCB) Future Central Business
(BP) Business Park
(RI-1) Restricted Industrial
(I-3) General Industrial
(FUS) Future Urban Service
(PUD) Planned Unit Development
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Horseshoe
Lake
Oneka Lake
Barker
Lake
Rice
LakeEgg
Lake
Plaisted Lake
North
School
Section Lake
South
School
Section Lake
Sunset Lake
Long Lake
Round
Lake
Bald
Eagle
Lake
80TH ST E
122 nd S t NLYNCH RD NINTERSTATE 35E120th
159 th
Prairie
149thFrenchman
Forest141stElmcrest 170th
180th
122nd
157th
Fox hillHeritag e
136thFanning
135th
150th
ValjeanFairoaks
FerraraOneka LakeFrench
EuropaGoodviewTrailFalcon1 4 8 th
1 2 6th Fondant138th
128thFinley
124th
E lmFinaleFitzgeraldGoodviewRosemary
158t h165th
F
o
untainFreelandGlenbrookFenwayEvergre e n
130th
140th
EthanJulyGreystoneGenevaGallivanEmerald FrancescaFenway B o u le v a r d Homestead147th
H adley146th
125th
Eur o paTrailF
r
e
edom137th
Isleton132nd 136thStreetKeller119th
121st
155th
1 2 9 t h Ker
r
yIlliesInwood175th
177th
152ndHarrow
JodyJeffreyFarnhamJaneroEvertonOnekaE mpress
Garden Educati o n
JardinVictorHugo145thV ictor
Cos etteEnfie ld
GreeneIngersollEgg Lake KeystoneHenna143rd
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her151st
IrishFlay
HiloFiona
Upper H eatherHydeFabl e HillFlood Zone
A
AE
X
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Floodplain Map
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Source: February 2, 2010 FEMA Flood Maps;
27163C0117E, 27163C0109E, 27163C0128E, 27163C0129E
27163C0136E, 27163C0119E, 27163C0138E, 27163C0140E
This is not an official Floodplain Map.
Map 2-6
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Horseshoe
Lake
Oneka Lake
Barker
Lake
Rice
LakeEgg
Lake
Plaisted Lake
North
School
Section Lake
South
School
Section Lake
Sunset Lake
Long Lake
Round
Lake
Bald
Eagle
Lake
80TH ST E
1 2 2 n d S t NLYNCH RD NINTERSTATE 35E120th
159 t h
Prairie
149thFrenchman
Forest141stElmcrest 170th
180th
122nd
157th
Fox hillHeritag e
136thFanning
135th
150th
ValjeanFairoaks
FerraraOneka LakeFrench
EuropaGoodviewTrailFalcon1 4 8 th1 2 6th Fondant138th
128thFinley
124th
E lmFinaleFitzgeraldGoodviewRosemary
15 8t h165th
F
o
untainFreelandGlenbrookFenwayEvergre e n
130th
140th
EthanJulyGreystoneGenevaGallivanEmerald FrancescaFenway B o u le v a r d Homestead147th
H adley146th
125th
Eur o paTrailF
r
eedom137th
Isleton132nd 136thStreetKeller119th
121st
155th
1 2 9 t h Ker
r
yIlliesInwood175th
177th
152ndHarrow
JodyJeffreyFarnhamJaneroEvertonOnekaE mpress
Educati o n
JardinVictorHugo145thV ictor
Cos etteEnfie ld
GreeneIngersollEgg Lake KeystoneHenna143rd
Heat
her151st
IrishFlay
HiloFiona
Upper H e atherHydeFabl e HillShoreland Overlay District
Listed Lakes
Parcels
Other Water Features
Listed Water Courses
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Map
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The shoreland district is the areas located
within 1,000 feet of the OHW of the lakes
and 300 feet of the OHW of the rivers and
streams as listed in the Shoreland Classification
Data.
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Emerging Issues
The dramatic population increases from the 1990s has brought new energy to the City particularly on the Western boundary along Frenchman
Road and Interstate 35. Population growth and the associated housing has been identified as both a strength for the community as well as
a source of concern. Residents and members of the community identified the following issues that should be addressed as the community
continues to grow:
• Balancing a desire to maintain rural character while meeting the demands of an increasing population on the West side of the City
• Maintaining an ability to respond to threats to infrastructure including internet security, water resources and natural disasters
• Encouraging 25-34 year-olds to choose Hugo as their home to maintain population continuity
• Maintaining a robust parks system
• Water conservation
• Implementation of the downtown redevelopment plan
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Chapter 3
Land Use
The Land Use Plan is the foundation of the City’s Comprehensive
Plan. The plan identifies where people will live, work, shop and play.
Development anticipated in the plan drives the need for all types of
infrastructure, including sewer, water, roads, and parks� In addition,
the Land Use Plan helps the Planning Commission and City Council
make decisions on individual development requests� Perhaps most
importantly, the way land is used and the way in which uses are
arranged are major contributors to a community’s quality of life�
The purpose of the Land Use Plan is to: 1) identify appropriate
locations for all types of land use; 2) specify criteria for determining
the appropriate location for a specific land use; 3) layout strategies to
ensure that all the various types of uses exist together harmoniously
and 4) provide critical background data for infrastructure planning�
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Community Feedback
Hugo residents identified the blend of small-town, country feel and
urban neighborhoods along with the proximity of the town to Interstate
35 and the Twin Cities as a strength of the community� However,
residents also felt that development of more urban neighborhoods
should be managed so that the small-town feel can be maintained
and natural resources can be protected� Residents also felt that
development on Highway 61 and in downtown should be maximized to
provide commercial and residential opportunities�
During the 2040 Plan update process, Hugo held three open houses
and offered two online surveys to get feedback from residents�
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Development Approach
Rapid residential development in the region from the late 1990s through 2005 caused the City of Hugo to reevaluate development opportunities
in the City� The City Council authorized an extensive public participation process to update the Comprehensive Plan in 2007� A large area of the
City was added to the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) in 2007, and it is expected that the City will develop to these regions within the
timeframe of this Comprehensive Plan�
The 2040 Land Use Plan (Map xx) shows no changes from the 2030 Land Use Plan for the currently urbanized area of Hugo. The City identified
four key areas in 2030 where land use may undergo change, and anticipates that these areas will continue to evolve through 2040� The areas
include:
1� Downtown Hugo
2� The property at the northeast corner of Highway 61 and 120th Street
3� The property at the intersection of Highway 61 and 140th Street
4� The property in northwest Hugo, generally north of 165th Street
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2040 Land Use Guiding Principles
Community Character
1 Provide for a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and agricultural land use
opportunities within the community
Objectives:
• Encourage lifecycle housing opportunities�
• Continue agricultural land uses in eastern Hugo where such uses are economically viable�
• Promote opportunities for commercial services to expand the tax base and provide employment
opportunities�
• Enforce development standards to maintain a high-quality standard of living�
• Encourage a variety of social opportunities for residents�
2 Maintain the unique rural quality and small town feel of the community through thoughtful
planning
Objectives:
• Encourage development that preserves open spaces and creates connections to natural areas�
• Maintain open spaces, natural resources and viewsheds that contribute to the character of the
community�
• Use Greenway Corridor to focus efforts to protect natural resources, open spaces, and connections
to natural areas and provide a linear park throughout the City�
• Develop Downtown Hugo as a livable, pedestrian-friendly town center within the City of Hugo�
• Maintain and enhance the quality of development through the design and performance standards�
• Encourage a sense of community by maintaining and creating distinct neighborhoods�
• Identify areas within the community that could benefit from special plans or more study.
• Identify areas that have conflicting land uses and develop solutions to mitigate current and future
problems�
• Develop and create safe road patterns and traffic calming measures to establish safety for all modes
of transportation�
• Maximize public service efficiencies through effective planning and management practices at the
local level�
• Encourage and utilize citizen participation in the local decision-making processes�
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Land Use and Growth
3 Maintain a diversity of land uses that allows for urban development while preserving rural and
agricultural lands
Objectives:
• Promote urban development in areas where public infrastructure is available to support such
development�
• Prepare and adopt a land use plan that designates compatible land uses to minimize conflicts as
development occurs�
• Provide transitions between rural and urban areas through zoning and other performance standards�
• Promote continued commercial-agricultural use of the land and prevent the decline of agriculture in
the City’s economy�
• Maintain options for agricultural landowners to develop their property�
• Protect the ability for existing rural non-farm lifestyles to co-exist in an agricultural setting�
• Create a land use plan that supports the preservation of natural resources and permanent open
space�
• Complete Eastern Hugo study started in 2011 to understand future development options�
4 Support the development of a land use plan that responds to regional growth strategies while
maintaining the character and vision of the community
Objectives:
• Determine areas within the community that could support and enhance regional growth strategies
and goals�
• Create a land use plan that considers adjacent land uses in neighboring communities�
• Enhance and update the zoning ordinance to support the goals and visions of the community�
• Preserve and respect existing character and development within the City, while accommodating and
serving new development in an environmentally- friendly and economically-sustainable way�
5 Encourage growth in areas within proximity to key infrastructure including transportation
corridors, water, waste water and community facilities
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6 Encourage environmentally-friendly development in all areas to promote a sustainable land use
pattern
Objectives:
• Identify areas that would be suitable for conservation development�
• Support open space planning and use it to develop tools and techniques to support low impact
development alternatives�
• Work with land owners, developers and stakeholders to identify land that could contribute to
greenway corridors and stormwater management areas�
• Encourage development of land uses according to function, minimizing land use conflicts and/or
damage to the environment�
• Manage the allocation of residential units on a yearly basis, but averaged over a 5-year period, to
ensure land supply is not prematurely depleted and to ensure, wherever possible, even growth from
year to year�
• Spread area assessments only to lands that are imminently developable within the 2040 MUSA�
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Managing Growth
Metropolitan Council Geographic Planning Area
The City of Hugo is 36 square miles in size� Located in northwestern Washington County, Hugo is bounded on the north by Forest Lake, on the
east by May Township, on the south by Grant and White Bear Township, and on the west by the City of Lino Lakes� Hugo is part of the seven-
county metropolitan region�
The City is designated by the Metropolitan Council as a “emerging suburban” and partially as a “diversified rural” geographic planning area in the
2040 MSP Thrive Plan. The Metropolitan Council defines these areas as follows:
Emerging Suburban Edge communities include cities, townships and portions of both that are in the early stages of transitioning into urbanized
levels of development� Emerging Suburban Edge communities are expected to plan for forecasted population and household growth at average
densities of at least 3-5 units per acre for new development and redevelopment� In addition, Emerging Suburban Edge communities are expected
to target opportunities for more intensive development near regional transit investments at densities and in a manner articulated in the 2040
Transportation Policy Plan�
Diversified Rural communities are home to a variety of farm and nonfarm land uses including very large-lot residential, clustered housing, hobby
farms and agricultural uses. Diversified Rural communities are expected to plan for growth not to exceed forecasts and in patterns that do not
exceed 4 units per 40 acres. In addition, Diversified Rural communities are expected to manage land uses to prevent the premature demand for
extension of urban services, and so that existing service levels will meet service needs�
There are 10,171 acres in the 2040 Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA)� This designation allows development of land to occur at urban
densities with urban infrastructure of city water and sewer facilities�
13,332
16,900
22,800
29,000
19,100
29,000
40,000
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15,000
20,000
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2010 2020 2030 2040
Hugo Population Forecast
Metropolitan Council Population Forecasts:
2030 Comprehensive Plan and 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
2040 Update 2030 Comprehensive Plan
Figure 3-1 While the Metropolitan Council has agreed to ensure services area is avail-
able for the 2030 population estimate of 40,000 people, the new forecasts
anticipate a population of 29,000 by 2040 and no changes to the MUSA are
proposed. However, Hugo will continue to plan for 19,100 people in 2020,
29,000 in 2030, and 40,000 in 2040.
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Growth Framework
Rapid residential development in the region from the late 1990s
through 2005 caused the City of Hugo to reevaluate development
opportunities in the City� The City Council authorized an extensive
public participation process to update the 2030 Comprehensive
Plan in 2007� In the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, a large area of the
City was added to the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) to
accommodate anticipated exponential growth� Since that time, growth
has slowed and population projections have been adjusted to reflect
market conditions, as shown in Figure xx� The Metropolitan Council
will continue to support the development of sewer services for up
to 40,000 people by 2040, because the City had planned for that
level of growth as part of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan� While the
Metropolitan Council has agreed to ensure services area is available
for the 2030 population estimates of 40,000 people, the new forecasts
anticipate a population of 29,000 by 2040 and no changes to the
MUSA are proposed� However, Hugo will continue to plan for 19,100
people in 2020, 29,000 in 2030, and 40,000 in 2040�
The City of Hugo seeks to promote a more efficient use of land in
order to allow the City to balance the demand for urban services
and the ability of the City to provide those services in a fiscally and
environmentally responsible manner�
Growth Management Goals
The following are the City’s goals for growth management:
1� To accommodate growth at a level that allows for the careful planning and preservation of valuable natural resources and rural
character and to manage the transition from rural to urban development�
2� To accommodate the extension of urban services in such a manner that would facilitate this type of planned growth�
3� To maintain a level of growth that is consistent with the City’s ability to cost-effectively provide services for future development in a
timely manner�
4� To maintain efficient, cost-effective and organized land development patterns.
5� To accommodate a reasonable and rational amount of development consistent with the region’s need to grow while preserving the
balance of supply and demand�
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Growth Management Approach
Establish Growth Management policies that require the following
growth management approach:
• Manage the allocation of residential units on a yearly basis,
but averaged over a 5-year period, to ensure land supply is not
prematurely depleted and to ensure, wherever possible, even
growth from year to year�
• Spread area assessments only to lands that are imminently
developable within the 2030 MUSA�
Growth Management and Housing Affordability
It is important to acknowledge that because the supply of developable
land may become more limited while demand remains strong and
the costs to develop land become higher, the result may be higher
housing costs, making affordable housing more difficult to provide. In
order to combat this unintended and undesirable outcome, the City
may need to take steps to ensure that a reasonable proportion of the
new housing stock is affordable in keeping with the mandates of the
Metropolitan Council (See Chapter xx - Housing Plan)�
Growth Management Policies
It is the City’s growth management policy to:
1� Construct trunk utilities within the 2040 MUSA to accommodate an average of approximately 420 new residential units per year� The
City will use a rolling average over 5 year increments so that a lower level of development may occur in some years and a higher level
in other years, provided the average annual residential permits does not exceed 420 units per year�
2� Expand MUSA in a manner that promotes orderly, contiguous and sequential growth� Leapfrog development past parcels that are
located in the 2040 MUSA, but to which utilities have not yet been extended, will be discouraged�
3� Develop infrastructure assessment policies that ensure that development is not encouraged by levying of assessments against
properties that are not yet ready for development�
4� Require a staging plan for all new developments so that infrastructure within a given phase can be staged�
5� Limit total rural development in areas beyond the 2040 MUSA to one unit per 10 acres or less density�
6� Limit future development in areas located within the 2040 MUSA, but not serviced by public utilities, to one unit per 20 acres or
less density except for lots of record� This will allow preservation of land in parcels large enough to ensure opportunities for future
development�
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Land Uses
Land Use in Hugo
Table xx provides a breakdown of future land use for each land use
classification in the 2040 Land Use Plan.
When interpreting the 2040 Land Use Plan (Map xx), the City will use
the following guidelines:
Where applicable, the boundary between two land use classifications
shall be considered to extend to the center of an adjacent street�
• In undeveloped areas, the classifications on the plan assume
that the boundary between classifications will follow major
roads. Consequently, if the final alignment of a road changes
from that shown on the map, the line on the 2040 Land Use
Plan will also move to reflect the adjusted road alignment.
• For the different residential, commercial and industrial
classifications, there is more than one corresponding zoning
district that may be applicable to a particular site depending
on: 1) the type and density/intensity of uses; 2) compatibility
with the Comprehensive Plan, including public facilities (e�g�
transportation and sanitary sewer); and 3) the purposes of the
individual zoning district�
Consistency with Local Controls
State law requires consistency between a community’s comprehensive
plan and official controls. Whenever the City makes a change to its
Comprehensive Plan, the City will review its official controls, including
the Zoning Ordinance, to identify possible inconsistencies between
the adopted plan and official controls. An inconsistency would be any
official control that is in direct conflict with the goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan�
• To maintain consistency between the 2040 Land Use Plan and
Zoning Map, the City will only rezone property consistent with
the Land Use Plan�
• The City has established a uniform process and criteria for
amending the Land Use Plan� The description of the process
and review criteria is found in Appendix 4A�
• All development must comply with the Zoning Ordinance
requirements and any adopted guideline, such as the Multi-
Family Design Guidelines, the Downtown District Guidelines,
and the Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines�
Table 3-1 2040 Land Use
Land Use Developable
Acres
Percent of Total
Developable
Land in the City
Agriculture 5,956 44�74%
Large Lot Residential 3,002 22�55%
Very Low Density
Residential 72 0�54%
Low Density Residential 2,539 19�07%
Medium Density
Residential 538 4�04%
High Density Residential 103 0�77%
Mixed Use 447 3�36%
Commercial 97 0�73%
Business Park 344 2�58%
Industrial 214 1�61%
Public/Quasi-Public 87 0�65%
Total 13,309
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Upper H eatherHydeFabl e HillAgriculture (AG)
Large Lot Residential (LL)
Very Low Density (VLD)
Low Density Residential (LD)
Medium DensityResidential (MD)
High Density Residential (HD)
Mixed Use (MIX)
Commercial (COM)
Business Park (BP)
Industrial (IND)
Public/Quasi-Public (PQ)
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Land Use Classifications
Agricultural (AG)
The Agricultural designation identifies areas for low-intensity uses,
such as large lot residential, farming, hobby farms, horse stables,
horticultural, conservation of natural and special biological resources,
and passive recreation� These areas are not intended to be served by
sewer and water prior to 2040, with residential development occurring
at an average density of 1 unit per 10 acres over the entire district�
Minimum Density:None
Maximum Density:One dwelling unit per 10 gross acres
City Utilities:None
Types of Development:• Single-family detached dwellings• Agricultural Uses
• Private or public parks� trails, or open space
Development Location Criteria:Outside of the MUSA
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Large Lot Residential (LLR)
The Large Lot Residential designation identifies areas for residential
development at an average of 1 unit per 10 acres over the entire
district� These areas are primarily residential in nature, with many
existing lots that are less than 5 acres in size, although some limited
agricultural uses do occur in these areas� These areas are not
intended to be served by sewer and water prior to 2040� Maintaining
a low level of development in these areas will help preserve open
and scenic areas, natural features and ecological functions and will
minimize demand for services associated with denser development
and the related costs for improvements�
Minimum Density:None
Maximum Density:One dwelling unit per 10 gross acres
City Utilities:None
Types of Development:
• Single-family detached dwellings
• Agricultural Uses
• Private or public parks� trails, or open space
Development Location Criteria:Outside of the MUSA
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Very Low Density Residential (VLDR)
The Very Low Density residential designation identifies the existing
neighborhoods, primarily near Bald Eagle Lake and Oneka Lake that
were developed at a density of approximately 1 unit per acre� It is
expected that these neighborhoods will retain the existing suburban
development characteristics and would not be expected to allow
subdivision at densities less than these existing densities� The City has
established the R-1 zoning district with a 1-acre minimum lot size to
reflect the characteristics of these neighborhoods.
Some of the properties in this area are currently served by wells
and septic systems� These areas may be served by urban services
including sewer and water, sewer only or water only depending upon
availability�
Minimum Density:None
Maximum Density:1 units per net acre
City Utilities:Required for all new development
Types of Development:• Single-family detached dwellings
• Private or public parks� trails, or open space
Development Location Criteria:
• Direct access to local streets
• Adjacent to local street or minor collector streets
• Neighborhood parks or school parks within ½ mile walking distance of the neighborhood
• Developments should provide connections to Greenway where feasible
• Defined trail/sidewalk system that connects the neighborhood to other services and facilities,
including parks, schools, churches and neighborhood shopping areas
• Areas where transitions from higher intensity uses can be provided
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Low Density Residential (LDR)
The Low Density residential designation identifies residential land
uses developed between 2 units per net acre and 4 units per net acre�
These areas are served or are intended to be served by urban services
including sewer and water� The primary use in this area is single-family
detached homes and some two-family homes�
The Low Density Residential classification identifies the City’s lowest
density neighborhoods of new single-family detached homes and
two-family homes, and directly related complementary uses, such as
churches, schools and recreational facilities�
Lot sizes in areas guided low density will reflect the City’s Housing
Plan goal to develop new homes at a minimum of two units per acre,
as well as to make reasonable use of the City’s investment in public
utilities and the limited supply of available land within the urban service
area�
Minimum Density:2 units per net acre
Maximum Density:3 units per net acre (up to 4 units per net acre with a PUD)
Density Bonus:
Up to 1 additional unit per net acre may be allowed if the PUD criteria are met� The PUD criteria
anticipates higher quality design and more sensitive development than would otherwise be required
under standard zoning�
City Utilities:Required for all new development
Types of Development:
• Single-family detached dwellings
• Two-family dwellings
• Townhomes
• Churches
• Schools
• Private or public parks, trails or open space
• Senior Housing
Development Location Criteria:
• Direct access to local streets
• Adjacent to local street or minor collector streets
• Neighborhood parks or school parks within ½ mile walking distance of the neighborhood
• Developments should provide connections to Greenway where feasible
• Defined trail/sidewalk system that connects the neighborhood to other services and facilities,
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Medium Density Residential (MDR)
The Medium Density residential designation identifies residential
land uses developed between 3 units per net acre and 8 units per
net acre� These areas are served or are intended to be served by
urban services including sewer and water� The primary uses in this
designation will be a mix of housing such as single-family residential,
twin homes, town homes, and row homes� This designation provides
a transition area between single-family uses and the commercial and
retail uses along the main corridors�
Medium Density Residential identifies areas for single and two-family
homes and townhomes and directly related complementary uses, such
as churches, schools and recreational facilities� The primary intent
behind the Medium Density designation is to respond to a need for
smaller homes on smaller lots� The City needs to offer the opportunity
for this type of housing which expands opportunities for families
seeking more affordable single-family home living and responds
to changing demographics� As the population ages, there will be a
growing need for smaller homes for empty nesters and for smaller
families�
Medium Density offers the opportunity for townhomes, which
provide additional life cycle housing opportunities� Townhomes in
neighborhoods offer residents a housing option with less maintenance
than a typical single-family home, but located in a familiar residential
dwelling� Because of the importance of preserving natural resources
and amenities, the City may allow a density up to eight units per acre
when a developer preserves a significant natural resource. The City
will evaluate requests on a case by case basis where a developer can
demonstrate that a greater density of attached housing could preserve
a significant natural resource that would be lost through development
at a lower density�
Minimum Density:3 units per net acre
Maximum Density:6 units per net acre (up to 8 units per net acre with a PUD)
Density Bonus:
Up to 2 additional units per net acre may be allowed if the PUD criteria are met� The PUD criteria
anticipates higher quality design and more sensitive development than would otherwise be required
under standard zoning�
City Utilities:Required for all new development
Types of Development:
• Single-family detached dwellings
• Two-family dwellings
• Multi-family dwellings
• Churches
• Schools
• Private or public parks� trails, or open space
Development Location Criteria:
• Areas with access to local streets
• Neighborhood parks or school parks within ½ mile walking distance of the neighborhood
• Developments should provide connections to Greenway where feasible
• Defined trail system that connects the neighborhood to other services and facilities, including
parks, schools, churches and neighborhood shopping areas
• Neighborhood shopping facilities within five minutes driving time from the neighborhood
• Areas where transitions can be provided from other uses
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High Density Residential (HDR)
The High Density residential designation identifies residential land
uses developed between 8 units per net acre and 12 units per
net acre� These areas are served or are intended to be served by
urban services including sewer and water� The primary uses will
include duplexes, triplexes, town homes, apartment buildings and
condominiums� These uses should incorporate some complimentary
uses such as open space or active parks. This designation is identified
in areas that are generally accessible to infrastructure such as key
transportation corridors, public/quasi-public and commercial uses�
Minimum Density:6 units per net acre
Maximum Density:8 units per net acre (up to 12 units per net acre with a PUD)
Density Bonus:
Up to 2 additional units per net acre may be allowed if the PUD criteria are met� The PUD criteria
anticipates higher quality design and more sensitive development than would otherwise be required
under standard zoning�
City Utilities:Required for all new development
Types of Development:
• Two-family dwellings
• Multi-family dwellings (townhomes and apartments)
• Churches
• Schools
• Private or public parks� trails, or open space
Development Location Criteria:
• Abuts or has reasonably direct access to major collectors or minor arterials
• Transit within ½ mile walking distance of the neighborhood
• Neighborhood parks or school parks within ½ mile walking distance of the neighborhood
• Defined trail system that connects the neighborhood to other services and facilities, including
parks, schools, churches and neighborhood shopping areas
• Near large parks or permanent open space (city park, community playfield, special use park,
school recreation facility, conservation area� etc)
• Near neighborhood shopping facilities
• Close proximity to jobs
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Mixed Use (MIX)
The Mixed Use designation provides opportunities for multiple,
compatible uses on a single site� These uses will include two or more
of the following: residential, commercial, office, retail and public/
quasi-public uses, where the primary land use is commercial or
residential� The mixed use areas are served or are intended to be
served by municipal sewer and water� Providing a mix of land uses
in close proximity to each other creates opportunities for residents to
walk to shopping, transit services, recreation and work� Mixing land
uses can reduce reliance on the automobile, while leading to greater
convenience in people’s day-today lives�
Minimum Area:10 acres
Minimum Residential Density 10 units per net acre
Maximum Residential Density 60 units per net acre
City Utilities:Required for all new development
Types of Development:A mix of residential, commercial, office, retail and public/quasi-public uses
Development Location Criteria:
• Abuts or has reasonably direct access to major collectors or minor arterials
• Transit within ½ mile walking distance of the development
• Neighborhood parks or school parks within ½ mile walking distance of the development
• Defined trail system that connects to other services and facilities, including parks, schools,
churches and neighborhood shopping areas
• Close proximity to jobs
• Provide transitions to adjacent land uses
Development Policies:
• Small parcels should be consolidated to create parcels large enough to ensure well- planned
development to occur
• Natural resources should be preserved or enhanced
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Mixed Use Development Characteristics
Mixed use development allows the mixing of higher intensity land uses in one building (vertical mixing) or the physical integration of different uses on the same lot or within close proximity (horizontal mixing)�
Typically, mixed use includes a combination of retail, office, cultural or entertainment uses with higher density residential use. However, these uses can occur without housing and still be considered mixed use. Hugo
will look for mixed use to occur primarily with a mix of non-residential uses (with or without housing as a component)� Mixed use developments that are primarily a mix of different residential uses will not be allowed
in this district�
Land suitable for higher density housing is limited in Hugo� Mixed use development sites would provide an opportunity for additional higher density housing in the City, while at the same time preserving or creating
opportunity for commercial development�
• Mixed use developments will be processed as a planned unit development (PUD), with the location of specific uses and development criteria for the entire site determined through that process. In order to develop a complete mix of uses in this area,
the City has established a minimum development area of 10 acres� Existing parcels less than 10 acres in size must be combined with adjacent parcels in order to meet this minimum area requirement�
• A minimum of 2,230 new housing units will be constructed in areas designated as mixed use� Housing within mixed use developments would consist primarily of multiple family housing types (apartments and condominiums) designed to meet the
needs of smaller households, such as young adults, empty nesters and seniors�
• The Mixed Use areas will provide an opportunity for residential uses at a minimum of 10 units per acre� This residential development will provide an opportunity for affordable housing to meet the City’s housing goals� It is expected that 50% of mixed
use developments will be residential�
• Commercial uses in smaller mixed use developments should generally be limited to office uses and neighborhood centers that offer basic convenience type goods and services to the neighborhood. Larger mixed use developments could also
incorporate retail or service establishments that provide goods and services on a limited community scale (drug stores. restaurants, banks, personal service establishments, etc.), as well as office uses. The type of commercial uses in mixed use
development should allow residents to meet more of their daily needs through walking and fewer vehicle trips, thereby reducing congestion on public streets�
• We expect that these areas will include a mix of residential and commercial uses, but some business park uses may also be permitted� These mixed use areas are in highly visible areas of the City and, consequently, development in these gateway
areas will be expected to provide a higher level of site design and architectural design than in other areas of the city�
There are three areas designated as Mixed Use in the City� The general characteristics of each district are described below, but the implementation steps indicate a master planning study will be undertaken for the
Northern Gateway areas
Downtown District
On April 10, 2007, the City approved the Downtown Plan & Design
Guidelines to provide direction for new development in downtown
Hugo and to shape plans for redevelopment� This vision of future
development in Hugo encourages commercial growth, while seeking to
concentrate that growth around the downtown area� A mix of walkable
commercial, residential, and office uses is desirable for the Downtown
District, and should be generally be more vertically integrated in and
around the Downtown Mixed Use District� The Downtown Districts is
shown as Mixed Use on the 2040 Land Use Plan� The City of Hugo
expects development to occur in this area in compliance with the
Downtown Plan & Design Guidelines�
Elmcrest Avenue and 170th Street
This District will be a new northeastern gateway into the City� Current
plans for redeveloping Elmcrest mean that this gateway could be of a
similar size as the gateway at County Road 8� This mixed use district
is most suitable for a mixed used development with an emphasis
on commercial uses that will serve residents in nearby medium
density districts and that need for visibility along County Road 4�
Business and residential uses would also be a suitable component
of the development district, with commercial likely along Elmcrest
Avenue and County Road 4 with residential interior to the commercial
development� Uses may be more horizontally integrated, with an
emphasis on high quality architecture, landscaping, lighting and design
along County Road 4� Gateway elements on the north and south side
of County Road 4 at Elmcrest will be a part of any future development�
Highway 61 and 170th Street
The proximity of this district to other industrial uses makes it suitable
for a mixed use district with an emphasis on residential, office, retail
and public/quasi-public uses� The location of this district on Highway
61, County Road 4 and the Hardwood Creek Trail make this district
an important transportation node� Developments should provide
coordinated and logically linked pedestrian, vehicle, and recreational
plans that facilitate a comfortable user experience for the site’s users�
This district will support auto-oriented uses that would not otherwise
be allowed in the Downtown District� Development of mixed use
centers in this district should be designed with one theme with similar
architectural style, similar exterior building materials, and coordinated
site elements such as landscaping and lighting� Developments and
uses should be complementary to nearby mixed use developments�
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Business Park (BP)
The Business Park designation provides opportunities for office,
office warehouse, light industrial, and light manufacturing businesses.
This use generally identifies larger tracts of land that that would be
suitable for office and business park type developments. The Business
Park areas are served or are intend to be served by urban services
including sewer and water and are concentrated in areas that are
accessible to key transportation corridors�
Minimum Area:20 acres
City Utilities:Required for all new development
Types of Development:
• Wholesale and retail trade establishments for large volume or bulk commercial items, office
showrooms and small businesses that have both commercial and industrial characteristics
• Businesses with no outside storage
Development Location Criteria:• Near arterial access points
• In transition areas between residential, commercial and industrial areas
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Minimum Area:One acre for residential service and highway commercial
Five acres for neighborhood and community shopping centers
Development Area:Small parcels should be consolidated to create parcels large enough to ensure well-planned
development to occur
City Utilities:Required for all new development
Types of Development
Neighborhood Service Commercial
• Limited-scale neighborhood centers which offer basic convenience-type goods and services to
the immediately surrounding areas in which they are located
Central Business Commercial
• Neighborhood- and community-scale shopping center providing retail goods and/or services
General Business Commercial
• Neighborhood- and community-scale shopping center providing retail goods and/or services
Development Location Criteria
Neighborhood Service Commercial
• May be adjacent to low density residential areas
• At intersection of streets classified as collectors or arterials
Central Business Commercial
• Intersections of arterials and major collectors
• Locations that provide appropriate transitions between the commercial uses and residential
neighborhoods
General Business Commercial
• Intersections of arterials and major collectors
• Adjoining other business or industrial areas
• Location with effective buffering and careful transition to uses of less intensity
Commercial (C)
The Commercial designation provides areas for both service
retail, highway- and neighborhood-oriented businesses and retail
establishments to develop� This designation includes commercial,
office and retail uses and is generally concentrated along key
transportation corridors� Except for one existing business in the
southeast corner of the city, these areas are served or are intended to
be served by urban services including sewer and water�
Commercial land uses will occupy a relatively small amount of the
City’s land area� However, their location and accessibility are critical to
providing residents with necessary goods and services� The location
of and access to a specific commercial site is directly related to the
type and intensity of commercial use that the site can support� The
Commercial Land Use classification allows a wide variety of uses
including those for convenience-oriented, neighborhood-oriented,
highway-oriented and community-oriented markets and consumers�
These areas provide a wide range of goods and services to serve
many of the shopping needs of people who live or work in the
City� A regional-oriented shopping center is not expected to be
built in Hugo due to the limited availability of freeway access, and
because the City is within the trade area of existing regional centers
in other communities� Furthermore, the City of Hugo will prepare
design guidelines or ordinances to ensure that quality commercial
development is developed at a scale that is compatible with
surrounding land uses�
Proposed commercial developments must be carefully evaluated
in terms of their access, location, size, intensity, traffic generation,
context, site plan and building orientation, structural aesthetics, and
transition to non-commercial uses in order to protect the health,
safety, and general welfare of the surrounding property and the City
as a whole� The City of Hugo will prepare design guidelines for new
commercial development� These guidelines should address building architecture, building size, the area of the proposed development, the total
commercial square footage permitted in a single development, etc� Commercial development will be encouraged to be developed in nodes near
key intersections. Access and traffic generation characteristics of a proposed development site will be major considerations in determining how a
commercially guided site should be zoned� The table below describes the general characteristics of commercial development that may occur in
the City�
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Industrial (I)
The Industrial designation identifies areas that are suitable for
warehousing, manufacturing or processing of products� This
designation primarily refers to lighter industrial uses but may include
some heavier industrial uses� These areas are served or are intended
to be served by sewer and water and are concentrated in areas
that are accessible to key transportation corridors and adequately
separated from residential districts�
Minimum Area:10 acres
City Utilities:Required for all new development
Types of Development:
• Manufacturing, production, processing, cleaning, storage, servicing, repair or testing of
materials, goods or products, with or without outside storage
• Warehousing, wholesale showrooms and distribution centers
• Offices related to the above uses and limited retail, rental or service activities
Development Location Criteria:
• Areas with access to principal arterials, related service drives or minor arterials
• Sites that are appropriate and reasonably adaptable to industrial site development without
substantial earthwork or removal of natural resources
• Near other intensive land uses (high density residential development, service business and
limited business)
• Uses generating large amounts of truck traffic, such as distribution centers and truck terminals,
located away from residential areas
• Heavy manufacturing uses in areas isolated from commercial or residential uses to minimize
adverse external impacts
• Areas served by railroad
• Near transit
• Near supportive facilities (e�g�, restaurants) that will provide convenience to employees
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Public/Quasi-Public (PQ)
The Public Quasi-Public designation includes institutional uses such
as governmental uses, religious, educational uses and cemeteries, as
well as, public parks, conservatories and private recreation areas�
Minimum Area:Varies by particular use
City Utilities:Inside the MUSA: Required for all buildings,except park buildings without sanitary facilities
Outside the MUSA: None
Types of Development:
• Neighborhood parks, community playfields, special use parks and regional parks
• The large facilities that affect the overall land use pattern could include such things as golf
courses, etc�
• Schools, libraries, fire stations, community centers, public administrative offices and
maintenance shops, places of worship, correctional facilities, nursing care and hospital
facilities, and the like
Development Location Criteria:
• Specifications for public parks and open spaces are found in the Parks Chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan
• The variety of potential private recreation facilities makes size or location criteria a function of
specific proposed developments
• Public utilities sites should be located so that water, sewer, electricity, gas and other utilities
can be readily provided�
• Maintenance and outside storage facilities of an industrial character should not be located
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Community Character
Historic Preservation
Hugo presently has no sites listed on the National Register of Historic
Places� However, there is an active Hugo Historical Commission that
will lead any preservation efforts within the City� The City will continue
to provide assistance to the Historical Commission in order to meet
common objectives�
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Transitions
Developing and sustaining a well-balanced community--one that includes a variety of land uses that are conveniently located to one another---
often requires that different types of land uses are located in proximity to one another� It also frequently requires the use of transitions from one
land use to another� However, a mixing of land uses and the accompanying transitions help create a more exciting and stimulating environment
than one dominated by a single land use�
The compatibility of one land use with another depends on what the uses are and the quality of site design� Compatibility may be judged broadly
based on general land use or narrowly on the design features of a specific project. What uses are compatible is often a matter of the particular
circumstances of a proposed development and its location� Therefore, there are no hard and fast rules that apply in every case�
Good transitions can be promoted both by land use planning and by development regulations and site planning techniques� Opportunities for
good transitions can be enhanced or lost when the overall land use pattern is set� For example, a Land Use Plan should anticipate the need for
transitions by using natural or manmade features, such as a wetland or a major roadway, as separation between potentially incompatible uses�
If incompatible uses are placed next to each other without physical separation, it is possible that no amount of site planning can mitigate the
potential problem�
Traditionally, it is the responsibility of the more intense land use to provide an appropriate transition to an adjacent less intense land use�
However, sometimes making an appropriate transition is the responsibility of the last property owner to develop� Consequently, it is important to
consider existing and future land use when planning for transitions�
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Land Planning Techniques for Transitions
Land use planning techniques for transitions include:
• Using natural features (such as water bodies� wetlands� trees, ravines, and other topographic features) to separate uses� Figure 3-2
illustrates how a wetland can be used to separate residential and light industrial uses� The wetland provides a natural barrier between the
two uses and also provides a greater separation in distance than standard zoning setback requirements�
• Using man-made features to separate uses� Just as natural features can be used to separate uses, so may man-made features, such as
major roadways or parks�
• Placing uses next to different uses of similar intensity� Figure 3-3 illustrates an apartment building, which is an intense/dense residential
use, located across a major street from a retail center, also a relatively intense use. Another example would be placing an office use next
to an apartment building or similar types of lesser intensity uses�
• Graduating land use intensity (such as placing low density residential next to medium density residential next to high density residential,
etc�)� Figure 3-4 illustrates a progression from single-family homes to townhomes or apartments� In this example, the density and scale of
each of the developments relates to the neighboring use�
• Establishing land use patterns that avoid mixing traffic from high intensity uses with low intensity uses on local streets (no sketch). For
example, streets should be laid out so that commercial traffic takes access from collector or higher-level streets, not local streets that
directly serves driveways for residential properties�
Land use planning techniques for transitions are reflected in the Land Use Guide Plan map and may be used as development location criteria
when considering amendments to the Land Use Guide Plan� However, the separation of uses resulting from the use of these techniques must be
balanced with the benefits of having different land uses located in close proximity for the sake of convenience and livability.Figure 3-2
Figure 3-3
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Site Planning Techniques for Transitions
There is also a need for transitions between land uses on a site
planning level� Site planning techniques for transitions usually take
the form of berms, fences, vegetative screening, and landscaped
buffer yards� While these techniques can provide a smooth transition
between uses, they are often used by communities to create a wall
that completely separates adjacent land uses� This is not the objective
of a good site level transition� Rather, a site level transition should be
just that, a passage from one land use to another�
Site Planning techniques for transitions include:
• Site layout-requiring separation of active areas from sensitive
uses (Figure 3-5)� The active areas, such as a truck loading
area, parking lots or major site entrances, should be placed
away from areas such as private residential yards�
• Architectural design� Requiring design that is complementary in
height, scale, massing, materials, roof lines, door and window
placement and overall appearance to adjacent buildings�
Figure 3-6 illustrates a retail center adjacent to a single-
family neighborhood� The center is similar in height to the
adjacent homes, has pitched roofs that are typically associated
with residential construction and has a staggered building line
to break up the mass of the building to give the appearance of
less bulk�
• Building orientation� Requiring that different uses abut at
side or rear yards rather than facing each other across
front yards� Figure 3-7 illustrates how this could work with
single-family homes and townhomes. The first sketch
also illustrates how garage placement can act as a further
buffer� Buildings should be placed back to back, but not
back to front�
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• Distance� Increasing setbacks between a more intensive land use located adjacent to a less
intensive land use� Figure 3-8 shows how open space separating single homes and apartments
lessens the difference in scale between the two uses�
• Buffering and screening� Using berms, landscaping and vegetation, and/or elevation changes to
separate uses� Fences and walls can also be used to provide screening when there is no change
in elevation, or when there is insufficient space to construct a berm. Figure 3-9 shows how a
landscaped berm and a vegetated slope can provide a transition between single-family homes and
higher intensity uses of various types� The example illustrates that these transitions soften the
change in use, but do not and are not intended to completely screen the more intense use� It is
important that the buffers are consistent in scale and mass to the adjacent land uses, and still allow
convenient pedestrian access from one use to another�
• General performance standards, including standards for lighting/glare, dust, air pollution, noise,
exterior storage/display, radiation/electric emission, etc� The City has established general
performance standards in the Zoning Ordinance to address these items�
• Performance standards for specific uses-including outdoor storage, drive- through businesses, gas
stations, etc� that may relate to site planning as well as operational issues, such as business hours�
The City has established general performance standards in the Zoning Ordinance to address these
items�
• Site planning techniques for transitions will be reviewed and evaluated as the City considers
applications for development approvals� The transitions to nearby existing and planned uses are
important factors in determining whether or not development will be compatible with its surroundings�
Specific requirements and standards for particularly sensitive uses will be included in the City’s
zoning regulations and other relevant sections of the City Code�
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Site Planning Technique to Protect the Natural Environment
Site planning techniques to address protection of the environment start with an inventory of the natural resources on an individual site� The City
requires a complete inventory with every development application� The City then requires that the developer comply with all the environmental
regulations� In addition to current site planning regulations, the City will also consider the following:
• Work with developers to preserve significant environmental features through development, such as stands of trees.
• Minimizing the rate and volume of runoff by encouraging reduction of impervious surfaces such as paving and parking�
• Creating incentives in the landscaping requirements for a developer to preserve trees�
• Encouraging use of native plant materials that require less maintenance and fertilizing�
• Encouraging development of water quality ponds as site amenities in addition to their water quality function�
• Creating incentives for developers to improve the quality of wetlands on-site�
• Creating incentives for developers to establish wetland buffers�
• Encourage water reuse through policies in Hugo’s Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan�
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Aggregate Resources
The Aggregate Resources in the City of Hugo are limited to four areas
in eastern Hugo (See Map xx—Aggregate Resources)� The properties
are guided Agricultural or Large Lot Residential� The Aggregate
Resources identified for Hugo are primarily Class 6 (moderate to good
quality aggregate) and Class 11 (good to excellent quality aggregate)�
This analysis is based on data found in Aggregate Resources Inventory
of the Seven-County Metropolitan Area, Minnesota� This report is
from a project funded jointly by the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources, the Metropolitan Council, and the Minnesota Geological
Survey� It was released on May 9, 2000 as Minnesota Geological
Survey Information Circular 46�
Among its conclusions, the report shows that the Twin Cities region is
rapidly consuming aggregate resources� With the continuing expansion
of developed areas, possible zoning restrictions, and other factors,
aggregate supplies in the Twin Cities region may be exhausted
as early as 2028� Local and regional decisions will have important
implications for future supplies and costs of aggregate materials�
The City does not currently have any active mining operations�
However, the City Zoning Ordinance allows mining operations as a
conditional use in the Agricultural Zoning District, subject to certain
standards� The City will continue to allow mining operations as a
conditional use permit in the Agricultural District to allow extraction of
aggregate resources prior to platting these undeveloped sites identified
on the Aggregate Resources map� However, the City will review these
conditional use permits standards as part of the Implementation Plan to
ensure that the standards minimize potential land use conflicts.
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Appendices
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Chapter 4
Housing Plan
A community is made up of residents, businesses and institutions�
One of the primary purposes of a community is to serve as a place of
residence for its citizens� Offering a mix of housing opportunities to
meet the needs of existing and future residents is often a challenge
for local governments� As people go through various stages and/or
changes in their lives, their needs and desires for different types of
housing change� Further, the challenges of providing different types of
housing are often beyond the control of the community� Nevertheless,
there is a lot that local governments can do to address housing needs
within the community�
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Community Feedback
Feedback from the Open Houses indicates that residents support
the recent development of the different types of housing in the City� A
diversity of housing types gives residents options to stay in the City as
their lives change, as their families grow or children leave their homes�
State and County Housing Initiatives
In 1996, the State Legislature passed the Livable Communities Act to induce communities, through the use of incentive funding of certain
projects, to meet state and regional goals for housing development� These goals include:
• Developing communities providing a full range of housing opportunities�
• Rehabilitation and preservation of affordable housing in developed areas�
• Interrelating development or redevelopment of transit with housing�
• Interrelating affordable housing and employment growth�
• Intensification of land use to have more compact development and redevelopment.
• Mixing the income levels of residents in neighborhoods�
• Encouraging public infrastructure development that connects urban and suburban communities�
Communities’ housing plans are reviewed by the Metropolitan Council for consistency with state law and established goals� As a minimum,
the plan must include a description of the community’s existing housing supply, identify future housing needs, establish policies to guide
decision making for residential development and redevelopment, and describe the methods to be used by the community to achieve its
housing goals�
The Metropolitan Council will “work with local communities in a partnership to meet the range of housing needs of people at various life-
cycle stages; broaden location choice and access throughout the region for people of all income levels; and support use of public funds to
help achieve these goals� The Council will use the State Livable Communities Act to further this goal�”
In addition to housing policies established at the state and regional levels, Washington County also has various housing plans and
programs that encourage the development of life-cycle and affordable housing� Washington County’s mission statement is: “Through
innovation, the Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority promotes community and economic development and provides
and maintains affordable, decent and safe housing opportunities in Washington County�”
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2040 Housing Plan Guiding Principles
1 Provide a variety of housing types at a range of values to support a sustainable community
Objectives:
• Provide safe and adequate housing for all people, regardless of age, income or ethnic background�
• Create ordinances that support the City’s desire to have well designed and maintained housing at all
levels�
• Provide live-work housing options within the community to allow for a diversity of residents within the
community�
• Encourage developments to include a variety of housing types�
• Explore zoning methods that allow neighborhoods with mixed housing types and or other appropriate
uses within residential areas�
• Create and maintain a level of affordability options through the community’s housing stock�
2 Implement policies that will allow the opportunity for the development of 834 new affordable
housing units between 2018 and 2040 An affordable housing unit is a unit priced at or below 30%
of the gross income of a household earning below 80% of the Twin Cities median family income
for a family of four (or $65,700 in 2016).
3 Promote the development and preservation of a supply of quality housing that is affordable at all
income levels and at all stages of the life cycle
Objectives:
• Provide opportunities for the development of high quality housing that is diverse in terms of
ownership, price, type, and style� This diversity shall include large lot residential parcels, as well as
life cycle and affordable housing�
• Encourage residential developers to include housing affordable to low- and moderate-income
residents and local employees as part of their developments to provide a range of mixed-income
housing throughout the community� Subsidized housing shall not be concentrated in any one
neighborhood�
• Provide financial or technical assistance, as may be appropriate, to developers of affordable housing
for low- and moderate-income residents�
• Encourage the development of housing for residents with special needs, including accessible
housing for persons with disabilities�
• Support efforts to assure equal access to housing opportunities within the City�
• Support projects and programs that meet Hugo’s needs for low- and moderate-income life cycle
housing opportunities�
• Provide an adequate supply of land guided for Medium Density Residential, High Density
Residential, and Mixed Use�
• Allow higher density elderly housing in areas guided for lower density residential land uses�
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4 Promote development patterns and densities that link housing with services and facilities,
employment areas and all forms of transportation, particularly future public transit and non-
motorized forms of transportation
Objectives:
• Support residential development that makes efficient use of available land with adequate public
infrastructure�
• Provide opportunities for housing affordable to low- and moderate-income residents in areas that are
conveniently located and accessible to places of employment, commercial areas, public uses, and
future transportation facilities�
• Locate higher density residential uses near the Highway 61 corridor where future mass transit is
possible�
5 Ensure that all housing and neighborhoods within the City are well maintained
Objectives:
• Support local programs that provide financial assistance for maintenance and rehabilitation of older
and lower cost housing�
• Encourage programs and activities that support the physical enhancement and maintenance of
neighborhoods�
• Encourage and expand projects that enhance the infrastructure within older neighborhoods, such as
the street reconstruction program
6 Support strong, vibrant neighborhoods throughout the City
Objectives:
• Encourage methods of subdivision design to protect and enhance environmental features and
amenities�
• Create and strengthen the appearance of City gateways and key transportation corridors through
streetscaping, design standards, zoning, trails, lighting, sidewalks, signage, and other tools�
• Develop and enforce design, performance, development and site planning standards, incentives and
resources to ensure quality development�
• Create a high-quality neighborhood environment in every development throughout the community�
7 Promote pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods
Objectives:
• Encourage the integration of multi-modal access including parking, sidewalks, bike paths, and park
and rides within new developments�
• Enhance and maintain design standards that support a livable, pedestrian-friendly community�
• Ensure that residential neighborhoods have adequate access to parks and trails and that parks and
green space are integrated into developments�
• Create connections between neighborhoods, parks and business to promote a walkable community�
• Encourage development in Downtown Hugo to provide living, shopping and work opportunities to
residents�
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Housing Trends
Changing Demographics
While population growth slowed in the last 10 years, the number
of people living in Hugo is expected to continue growing� As the
population grows, the City will need to plan housing types that address
the changing needs of different types of populations and changing
household structures�
Changing Population
As the population in Hugo continues to grow, the population also
continues to change� Chapter 2 (Community Background), notes that
from 2010-2015 there was a 10% decline in population of 25 to 34-
year old age range, while all other age cohorts continued to grow�
As a percentage of population, there are declines in not only 25 to
34-year old age range, there is also a decline in the number of people
under 15 and people in the 35-54-year old range� Those residents in
the 15 to 24-year old age range saw a slight increase in numbers as
a percentage of population� Residents over 55 grew as a percentage
of the population� This indicates that there may be an increase in
demand for smaller housing units, senior housing, and amenities that
are near aging residents�
In addition to aging residents, the number of non-white residents is
slowly increasing� State trends indicate that non-white populations
will continue to grow in communities throughout the state� As these
populations grow, policymakers should continue to reach out to new
minority populations to better understand housing needs�
Household Composition
As noted in Chapter 2 (Community Background), the composition of households in the community has changed from 2000-2015� While the need
for different housing types has increased due to the increasing population, Figure xx shows that the composition of households has also driven
a demand for different housing types. Data shows that one of the most significant changes over the last 20 years has been a decline in the
number of married families with children and the increasing number of people who live along in their household� These changes in household
composition is reflected in the decline of household size from 2.99 people per household in 2000 to 2.65 people per household in 2010. The
change in household composition is consistent with regional trends that show an increase in the number of people who are living alone�
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Cost Burdened Households
Families who pay more than 30% of their income for housing are
considered cost burdened by Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD)� Families that pay more than 30% of their income
for housing may have difficulty paying for necessities such as food,
clothing, transportation and medical care� Providing the opportunity
for affordable housing to develop is a component of healthy City
infrastructure�
The percentage of Hugo residents considered cost burdened increased
in 2010 for both homeowners and renters� However, the U�S� Census
Bureau estimates that the percent of cost burdened households
that own homes declined by 2015 to 16% (725 households) while
the percent of households that rent remained steady at 48% (293
households)�
17%19%
35%
16%16%22%
48%48%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
1990 2000 2010 2015
Percentage of Households that are Cost Burdened in Hugo,
1990-2015
Home owners spending 30% or more on housing
Renters spending 30% or more on housing
Source:U.S. Census Bureau
Figure 4-3
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Housing Availability and Construction
Housing Types
Hugo provides a wide range of housing types for their residents� Along with population increases in Hugo, the number of housing units has
increased, particularly for townhomes, duplexes, and multi-family homes, as shown in Table 4-1� Percent Change in Housing Type, 1990-2015�
Of the homes provided in Hugo, 3,136 of them are considered affordable to households with incomes at or below 30% Area Median Income
(AMI), between 31 and 50% AMI, and between 51 and 80% AMI, as shown in Table 4-1� Affordable units available to households�
Figure 4-5 shows the Owner-Occupied Housing by Estimated Market Value in Hugo�
Table 4-1 Affordable units available to households
Units affordable to
households with
income at or below
30% of AMI
Units affordable to
households with
income 31% to
50% of AMI
Units affordable to
households with
income 51% to
80% of AMI
146 863 2,127
Source: Metropolitan Council
Table 4-2 Percent Change in Housing Type, 1990-
2015
Housing Type Percent Change
Single-Family Detached 164%
Townhomes (single-family attached)30025%
Duplex and triplex and quad 1087%
Multifamily
(5 units or more)3594%
Manufactured Home -12%
What is Area Median Income (AMI)?
The Area Median Income (AMI) is the midpoint of a region’s income distribution – half of households in a region
earn more than the median and half earn less than the median� For housing policy, income thresholds set relative
to the area median income—such as 50% of the area median income—identify households eligible to live in
income-restricted housing units and the affordability of housing units to low-income households�
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Affordability of New Units
Figure 4-4 shows the affordability of new units constructed from 2003-2015� There have been no new
affordable owner-occupied housing units constructed, however, there has been 124 units constructed for
renters�
Centerville
Columbus Forest
Lake
Grant
HugoLino
Lakes May Twp.
Scandia
White
Bear Twp.
Dellwood
Owner-Occupied Housing by Estimated Market Value
Hugo
Source: MetroGIS Regional Parcel Dataset, 2015 estimated market values
for taxes payable in 2016.
Note: Estimated Market Value includes only homesteaded units
with a building on the parcel.
1 inch = 0.9661 miles -Owner-Occupied Housing
Estimated Market Value, 2015
$238,500 or Less
$238,501 to $350,000
$300,001 to $450,000
Over $450,000
County Boundaries
City and Township Boundaries
Lakes and Major Rivers
Street Centerlines
124
980
1,693
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
Affordability of New Units Constructed
2003-2015
Market Rate Rental Affordable-Owner-Occupied Market Rate-Owner Occupied
Source:Metropolitan Council
Figure 4-4
Figure 4-5 Owner Occupied Housing by Estimated Market Value in Hugo
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Housing Needs
Household Forecasts
The Metropolitan Council projects that Hugo will continue to grow and
that additional housing supply will be needed to meet that demand, as
shown in Table xx – Projected Number of Households in Hugo� For the
2030 Comprehensive Plan, the Metropolitan Council asked the City
of Hugo to plan services for 15,600 households by 2030, and revised
estimated growth to 11,900 households for by 2040� However, the City
anticipates continued robust growth and will plan service levels to the
expected household growth of 15,600 units anticipated in the 2030
Comprehensive Plan� To meet the housing need, a range of housing
types is essential to support the evolving needs of Hugo’s residents�
Specifically, in addition to single-family housing, Hugo will continue to
provide housing policies that support residents throughout all ages of
their life, senior housing, special needs housing, rental housing and
affordable housing�
Table 4-3 Projected Households
Year Projected Households in
Hugo, 2020-2040
2020 7,200
2030 11,100
2040 15,600
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Housing Types
Lifecycle Housing and Housing Diversity
Life-cycle housing is defined as housing that meets the needs of community residents and ranges from new
households of young adults to established households of seniors in their retirement years� To accommodate
this range, the City’s housing supply should be diverse, consisting of a variety of prices and styles of
housing�
As people go through various stages and/or changes in their lives, their needs and desires for different
types of housing change� The City must provide the policy leadership and supportive programs necessary
to meet the anticipated future housing needs of residents� The housing needs in Hugo are represented by
the following:
• Entry-level householders who often prefer to rent basic, inexpensive apartments� They are usually
singles, couples or roommates in their 20’s without children�
• First-time homebuyers and move-up renters who often prefer to purchase modestly-priced single-
family homes and townhomes or rent more upscale apartments� They are usually married or
cohabiting couples, some with children, in their mid-20’s or 30’s�
• Move-up homebuyers who often prefer to purchase newer, larger and therefore, more expensive
single-family homes� They are typically married couples in their late 30’s to 40’s with children�
• Empty-nesters who generally prefer owning and may consider moving to alternative lower
maintenance housing products� They are generally couples in their 50’s or 60’s with no children living
in the house�
• Younger independent seniors who prefer owning but will consider renting their housing� Some will
move to lower-maintenance housing products and some will move to retirement havens for at least
part of the year� They are generally in their late 60’s or 70’s�
• Older seniors who may need to move out of their single-family home due to physical or health
constraints or a desire to reduce their responsibilities for upkeep and maintenance�
The following factors may limit the City’s ability to meet life-cycle housing needs in Hugo over the next
twenty years:
• The supply of housing, both rental and ownership, may not keep pace with the demand created by
changing demographics� Such changes indicate that the demand for alternatives to the single family
home will continue to be strong in the future�
• Sites suitable for higher-density housing types (apartments) are limited to the needs of the
marketplace�
• Public resources for assisting in the provision of special needs housing for the elderly and disabled
are very limited�
• The demand for affordable family and senior housing far exceeds the supply�
• The lack of any consistent transit service to the community�
• The cost of new construction including land labor and materials keeps the cost of detached single-
family housing out of reach for most first- time homebuyers.
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Table 4-4 Senior Facilities in Hugo
Facility Name Type Units Public Subsidy*Management / Owner
Keystone Place at Lavalle Fields Independent Living, Memory Care,
Assisted Living 100 0 Keystone Senior
Muller Manor Apartments Independent Living 28 Section 8
Assistance
Washington County
Redevelopment Authority
Suite Living Memory Care and Assisted Living 24 0 Bickford Senior Living
*Many seniors receive public assistance through the Elderly Waiver and Alternative Care Program�
Senior Housing
The aging population is expected to increase demand for smaller, low maintenance housing in the community� This assumed trend is supported
by the level of interest recently shown by developers to construct townhomes geared for seniors and empty-nesters� Several recent projects
have included the construction of units with single-level floor plans with grounds and buildings that have some level of maintenance provided by
a common association� These households have proven popular with empty-nesters and young independent seniors� Additionally, the City has
received proposals for larger retirement communities designed and marketed with products and amenities geared for residents over the age of
55� Table 4-4 - Senior Living Facilities in Hugo shows the type, units, and public subsidy available in Hugo�
The City is expecting the demand for all types of senior housing to continue to increase� Much of the demand for senior housing will be for those
who are disabled or require services. Such facilities are generally high density but often fit well into lower density neighborhoods. Facilities of this
type that provide some level of services to the residents should be allowed in lower density residential categories as shown on the land use plan,
or should be blended into more diverse housing developments�
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Special Needs Housing
Special needs housing encompasses a diverse set of populations: those who are older and frail, those with mental and/or physical disabilities,
those with mental illness or chemical health issues, and those who are in need of temporary or transitional housing due to major changes or
losses in their lives� The 2015 American Community Survey estimates there are 117 people ages 18-64 in Hugo with an independent living
difficulty. As the population ages, it is expected that the number of persons needing accessible housing will increase.
Rental Housing
Decisions on owning versus renting vary with the stages in the life cycle� For example, younger individuals or couples, who are still at the early
stages of their earning potential, will likely begin as renters and move to home ownership at some point� Similarly, retired individuals or couples
may wish to sell their homes in favor of renting or owning in a complex where they will need to do little or no maintenance themselves� Lastly,
there is a growing segment of the housing market that is identified as “Renters by Choice”. This housing market segment involves people of all
ages who simply desire to rent as a lifestyle choice� As the City’s population continues to age and as the City’s children grow to young adults,
there will be a continuing
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Livable Communities Action
Plan
Hugo’s Livable Communities Action plan identifies the need for
housing for Hugo’s low to medium income workforce as well as seniors
and other persons living with disabilities� The Livable Communities
Act (LCA) supports to investment in local economic revitalization,
affordable housing initiatives, and development or redevelopment
that connects residents to a variety of land uses that allow them to
live, shop, and recreate within the City� The program is a voluntary,
incentive-based approach to help communities grow and redevelop,
and to address the affordable and lifecycle housing needs identified in
this Chapter�
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Affordable Housing
Affordable or workforce housing provides opportunities for employers to hire local workforce from a wide
range of incomes� The federal and state governments have long used household income as a key measure
for eligibility for their housing programs� Eligibility is based upon very low-, low-, and moderate-income
categories. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines and calculates
different levels of AMI for geographic areas across the country by household size� For the Twin Cities region
in 2016, HUD has defined the three levels of affordability shown in Table 4-5.
Table 4-5 Affordable Housing Thresholds, Twin Cities Region 2016
Household
Size
Extremely Low Income
(30% of AMI)
Very Low Income
(50% of AMI)
Low Income (80% of
AMI)
One-person $18,050 $30,050 $46,000
Two-person $20,600 $34,350 $52,600
Three-person $23,200 $38,650 $59,150
Four-person $25,750 $42,900 $65,700
Five-person $28,440 $46,350 $71,000
Six-person $32,580 $49,800 $76,250
Seven-person $36,730 $53,200 $81,500
Eight-person $40,890 $56,650 $86,750
Source: U�S� Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), 2016
Hugo has a number of residents living in the 30%-80% household income bracket that are also cost-
burdened by housing costs, as shown in Table 4-6� Number of Cost-burdened Households in Very Low,
Low, or Moderate Income Households�
Based on historical trends and the number of low wage jobs provided, the Metropolitan Council anticipates
that there will be a need for additional affordable housing units by 2040 in the City as shown in Table 4-7�
Table 4-6 Number of Cost-burdened Households in Very Low, Low, or Moderate
Income Households
Income at or below 30% of AMI Income 31% to 50% of AMI Income 51% to 80% of AMI
251 417 243
Source: Metropolitan Council
Table 4-7 Metropolitan Council Affordable Housing Need Allocation for Hugo
Income Threshold Number of Units needed by 2040
At or below 30% AMI 444
31 to 50% AMI 342
51 to 80% AMI 48
Total Units 834
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Housing and Employment Relationship
Given the increasing cost of housing in the City and the make-up of the City’s job market, high housing costs are likely an obstacle to non-
residents who work in Hugo� However, it is not known if these workers would move to Hugo if more affordable housing were available in the City�
Given today’s high employment rates, providing more housing affordable to Hugo workers could aid businesses in attracting and keeping workers
needed to keep Hugo businesses profitable and in the City. Consequently, the City should work with Hugo businesses to find ways to promote
affordable housing to maintain a healthy business climate�
Subsidized Housing Units
Mueller Manor Senior Housing development is the only place-based housing development that provides income restricted housing in Hugo�
However, there are opportunities for residents to used Housing Choice (Section 8) vouchers in the City� There are currently four people in the City
using Housing Choice vouchers to subsidize their rent�
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Housing Assistance
In an effort to support residents that may require housing assistance the City will utilize, as appropriate, all
public housing programs available� These include programs sponsored by the following:
• Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
• Washington County CDA
• Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
• Private foundation funding sources for affordable housing
Barriers to Housing Development
The private market on its own will not likely provide the number of affordable units, either owner-occupied
or rental, needed in Hugo� There are barriers to the development of affordable housing, some of which are
within the City’s control and some of which are not� Many of these barriers increase the cost of development
and dissuade developers from undertaking affordable housing development projects�
Barriers to affordable housing beyond the City’s control include:
• Steady increase in land prices�
• Construction costs (materials, labor, etc.) continue to increase, making it more difficult to provide
affordable and market-rate units through new construction�
• The cost of developing property for rental units exceeds rents that could be supported in the City�
• The physical limitations of the City’s vacant land that is encumbered by wetlands, poor configuration,
poor access and/or poor soil conditions that require construction that is more expensive and tends to
spread the development costs over fewer housing units�
• Local reliance on and the structure of the current property tax system, which taxes rental property at
a rate higher than homesteaded property�
• The 1986 federal income tax reforms, which eliminated a number of tax incentives that had
encouraged investment in rental housing�
• There are barriers to the development of affordable housing that the City can influence and that
significantly impact the cost of development. Included among these barriers are the amount of
land guided and zoned for various types and densities of residential use, development fees, public
improvement standards such as required street width and utility construction specifications, and
development regulations such as park dedication fees� All of these impact development costs�
Fair Housing
Fair housing is the assurance that adequate housing opportunities are available to all citizens of Hugo�
The City’s role is to ensure that landlords, renters, real estate agents, and builders are aware of state and
federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in housing for any member of society based on such personal
preferences as religion, sexual orientation, gender, physical disability, or race�
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Summary
The City of Hugo provides a diverse mix of housing types to its residents� The trends toward households that have single occupants and
decreasing household size, the City will continue to support many types of housing developments and will support providing housing that is
affordable to a wide range of people�
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Chapter 5
Economic Development
Economic development is vitally important in every city� Strategic
planning, strong partnerships and a clear understanding of the
City’s goals are important when planning economic resiliency and
growth� The City of Hugo is devoted to the growth and expansion
of local businesses and industry in order to increase the local tax
base, increase local employment and provide a full range of services
to residents� The City has been proactive in creating economic
development opportunities within the community� Collaboration with
the City’s Economic Development Association (EDA), Hugo Area
Business Association (HBA), and Washington County Community
Development Agency (CDA) inform this planning process and create
strong connections to the City’s business owners� This chapter will
discuss the City’s current business climate, identify strengths and
weaknesses, and outline a framework for guiding economic growth�
In 2004, the City organized its Economic Development Authority (EDA)
into a seven member advisory group including the Mayor and one City
Councilmember� As an advisory commission to the City Council, the
EDA is responsible for attracting economic growth and development,
retaining businesses, and assisting with the expansion of existing
businesses within the community� The EDA recommends economic
development policies and economic development financing incentives
to the Council� The EDA has prepared this long-range strategic plan
for economic development for the City�
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Purpose
The purpose of this plan is to expand and enhance the City’s
commercial and industrial base� An expanded business community
will provide an expanded tax base, increased local employment, a
greater variety of jobs, goods and services for its citizens� The goal is
to establish a healthy, thriving business community that will maintain
and enhance the City’s high quality of life�
Community Feedback
The City of Hugo is developing alongside evolving economic markets
which are reshaping traditional development models� In its current
state, Hugo’s growing population and partially developed commercial
corridors position the City excellently to welcome new forms of
development, which are placing more focus on consumer experience,
and creating an attractive business atmosphere� Continuous
residential development is increasing demand for services such
as restaurants and entertainment venues� Adhering to community
feedback and staying up to date on market trends will help the City
provide more opportunities to its residents and businesses� Hugo
residents have told the City they appreciate the diverse and quality
development that has occurred over the last decade, but they would
like to see more entertainment venues in the City� With this feedback,
Hugo should seek quality development that provides entertainment
and restaurant services to the community, in addition to retail,
commercial and professional office space. The community has also
noticed an abundance of medical services but a lack of pharmaceutical
businesses� This is another market the City should encourage� The
community has a strong desire to see redevelopment in the downtown
along Highway 61, as this was once the commercial hub in the City�
The City should encourage redevelopment of the downtown area per
the downtown plan and design guidelines�
Urban Land Institute Feedback
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is a membership of cross disciplinary economic development and land use experts� Their recent Navigating our
Competitive Future workshop of the City of Hugo provided insightful feedback regarding future development, including:
• Economic development is less about what a community has rather than what it lacks
• Hugo has done a great job of not forcing development before the market is ready
• Data centers may be an economic development opportunity for the City
• Mixed use development, with housing as an integral part, may be a desirable use in the downtown area
• Successful communities develop with a clear vision, react appropriately to opportunities, create innovative financial tools and leverage
their key assets
• It is important to involve the next generation in decision making
• Not all communities should look the same, work to preserve Hugo’s character
• Capitalize on Hugo’s assets – “an urban environment in a rural setting�”
• Hugo should continue to manage its growth in a disciplined way� All good retail is grown “organically” and not forced prematurely�
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Background and Business
Climate
Downtown Hugo
Hugo’s business community is historically concentrated in the
downtown district� Some of the City’s core services and retail are
still located in this corridor, despite the loss of many restaurant/
entertainment venues� Hugo’s downtown contains approximately 40
businesses and 145,000 square feet of commercial space� A variety
of neighborhood convenience and specialty retailers can be found
here, as well as a handful of automotive businesses� Most businesses
are locally and independently owned and there are very few national
chains for franchises� Other community amenities including City Hall,
St� John’s Church, New Life Church, and Hugo Elementary School
also contribute to the function and character of this area� The City’s
expanding population and economy poise the downtown to develop
with a rich variety of entertainment and commercial services that will
add vibrancy to the community�
Highway 61
A wide range of businesses are located along Highway 61, particularly
north of the downtown area� Many businesses along this road operate
out of metal pole barns on gravel lots with outdoor storage, and the
majority are still using private well and septic systems� Uses along
the corridor include automotive, manufacturing, contractor operations,
landscaping businesses, auto salvage yards, and recycling� As a
whole, these businesses have minimal investments into buildings
or site improvements, and many are likely to be redeveloped when
municipal services are extended to these areas�
Peloquin Industrial Park
This industrial park located at Highway 61 and 152nd Street was
originally developed on gravel streets and with no municipal services�
In 2004, the City constructed paved city streets with drainage
improvements and extended municipal sewer and water to the park�
Since that time, the City has seen substantial new investment in
the industrial park, resulting in the construction of new buildings,
site improvements, and new businesses� Uses generally include
manufacturing, warehousing, and contracting businesses, some
of which are located in metal buildings on gravel lots, and contain
minimal site improvements�
Bald Eagle Industrial Park
The City began developing this industrial park in 1999 with the help
of Tax Increment Financing (TIF)� Its location along a rail spur beside
Highway 61, and between 130th and 140th Streets has allowed
the park to become a major success, and the park is now home
to the City’s largest concentration of jobs� Construction standards
have resulted in higher quality concrete buildings, and paved and
landscaped sites� The park is home to the City’s largest employers,
with uses primarily consist of manufacturing, technical, warehousing
and construction� There is also a pet resort and a mini-storage located
here�
County Road 8 Gateway
In 2006, improvements were completed on to County Road 8,
which resulted in a four-lane divided roadway, including extensive
landscaping, street lighting and decorations� The roadway not only
improves traffic capacity, it establishes an improved entrance to the
City, and new business opportunities� The area near the intersection of
CSAH 8 and Victor Hugo Boulevard has been experiencing significant
retail development over the past two years� This includes a grocery
store, retail shops, several banks, restaurants, medical uses, a gas
station, and a day care� The buildings offer a high level of architectural
design with quality materials, innovative site planning, landscaping,
and attention to detail� In addition to recent improvements of this
county road, demand for retail space at this location is mostly due to
the recent surge in residential development in Hugo and proximity to
Interstate the 35E interchange� The City recognizes this gateway as an
opportunity to thread commercial and residential services through to
HWY 61, and connect with the downtown corridor�
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2040 Economic Development Guiding Principles
As the City it develops and maintains a desirable business atmosphere, a variety of guiding principles will help
the City clearly understand its vision and goals� These include:
1 Promote balanced commercial and industrial development that will better serve the full range of
needs of the local residents
Objectives:
• Explore the use of TIF (tax increment financing) districts or source other available incentives as need
to attract quality businesses and support the City’s redevelopment goals�
• Maintain and updated inventory of available commercial and industrial buildings and land in the City�
• Compile and provide meaningful business resources for the business community�
• Develop strong partnerships with the governing bodies, developers, land owners, and the business
community�
• Create commercial and industrial districts where a variety of operations can expand�
• Promote commercial development along Highway 61 and CSAH 8�
• Encourage commercial development that supports the small town quality of Hugo�
2 Provide quality development that will insure an expanded tax base and employment
opportunities for residents
Objectives:
• Provide opportunities for local residents to be employed at home or within the community�
• Promote local businesses and industry in order to increase the local tax base and increase local
employment�
• Strengthen commercial and industrial design ordinances to ensure that new development reflects the
character of the community�
• Promote quality among new businesses�
• Maintain competitively low taxes and development fees�
• Promote business opportunities through marketing�
• Create an environment where people want to live and do business�
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Opportunities and Barriers to Economic Development
• Schools
• Low crime
• Diversity of housing options
In 2010, The City completed a Business Retention and Expansion
program (BR&E) in partnership with the University of Minnesota
Extension Services� The program included business visits that
surveyed a variety of retail, service, and industrial businesses in the
community� A total of 38 businesses participated in the program�
Overall, the survey results indicated that businesses in Hugo are
hopeful for the future. The results also identified several reasons for
locating businesses into the City including:
• Available land
• A rapidly growing population with attractive demographics
• Improvements to the CSAH 8 corridor
• High quality, well planned, and attractive developments
• Lack of other similar businesses within close proximity
The City should continue to identify strengths and opportunities in
addition to identifying, minimizing and eliminating barriers to new
business development� The City should continue this effort by asking
existing business owners to identify barriers and opportunities though
outreach surveys�
Attracting Diverse Business Markets
So far, the EDA has discouraged the development of typical large,
“big box,” style retailers, but has encouraged the development of
smaller neighborhood style shopping centers� The City’s abundant and
adaptable range of development opportunities are one of its greatest
strengths, therefore the City will target diverse business markets that
will allow the City to grow economically and offer a wide range of
services to its residents� The EDA has encouraged the City to attract a
diversity of businesses that will allow residents to get the services they
desire in the community� The EDA has also recommended that the City
provide locations for many of the small home based businesses that
are located in some areas of rural Hugo�
Since 1999, Hugo has welcomed a variety of new industrial,
commercial retail, service and medical businesses to the community�
Areas like the Bald Eagle Industrial park have experienced steady
development and have brought diverse quality jobs to the City� Today,
nearly all the property within the park has been developed, and
existing businesses continue to locate and expand� The commercial
industry has also found success in Hugo while providing important
goods and services to the community� This is due to a number of
advantages to locating in Hugo, identified by the business community,
which include:
• Location and transportation connections, including Highway 61,
the BNSF railroad, and the close proximity of I-35E�
• Access to major markets and to available infrastructure within
the Twin Cities area
• Well educated, skilled, and rapidly expanding labor force
• Low tax rates
• Financial incentives, including Tax Increment Financing
• Constructed local infrastructure including roads and utilities
• Helpful, effective, and supportive City Council and City staff
• Natural resources
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Guiding Land Use for a Diverse Business Market
The Land Use Plan Chapter __ identifies locations for future
industrial, retail, and office development based on favorable access
to transportation, community nodes, utilities, and the workforce�
This plan should be used to guide to identify prime opportunities
for development while guiding a diverse and sustainable business
environment� To accomplish this, the City will prioritize and guide the
development of the following land use categories:
Mixed Use
Mixed use defines areas of multiple high intensity uses located in close
proximity to one another or within a single building� Uses include but
are not limited to retail, office, cultural and entertainment while often
incorporating elements of housing� This type of land use is key to
developing a diverse and attractive business environment, because it
provides a vibrant and diverse economic atmosphere that is easy for
the public to interact with�
Business Parks
Business parks are becoming a stronger market as the City’s
population of business professionals continues to grow� This, in
addition to changing retail markets is leading to a higher demand
for office, light manufacturing, light industrial and warehouse space.
Business parks are large areas of land where these uses are planned
in proximity to one another and served by urban utilities� An additional
item of consideration is the City’s increasing senior population which is
resulting in an increased demand for medical development� Identifying
specific areas for medical and office development will preserve prime
retail space along high traffic corridors and best serve the needs of the
community� Guiding the development of business parks will diversify
the City’s business climate and facilitate growth alongside changing
economic markets�
Promote Quality Commercial Development
The City’s growing population will attract new retail and commercial
services� With commercial growth on the horizon, the City is in a good
position after not forcing development prematurely� As commercial
retail competes with online markets, consumer experience is becoming
more important – energetic, scaled and approachable commercial
corridors are key to attracting and retaining customers� This means
guiding development to orient less around automobile accessibility
and more around creating welcoming and interactive commercial
environments� The City should continue to require compliance with
design and place-making standards, and follow its guiding principle of
creating places where people want to live and do business�
Build on Industrial Success
Business is strong in the City’s Bald Eagle and Peloquin industrial
parks� The City should continue to maintain relationships with these
businesses and seek opportunities for industrial expansion� Areas like
the 165th street industrial corridor should continue to be identified as
potential land for future industrial development� The City should assess
feasibility of connections to sewer, water and major transportation
corridors when selecting areas for new industrial parks� Through
this the City can provide more opportunities to attract new industrial
businesses and retain existing operations looking to expand�
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Marketing the City
The City should market its strengths and opportunities to desirable
businesses through communication and marketing strategies� Simply
making the information available to the business community is the first
and most important step� The City should prepare annual economic
reports of activity within the City, and make them readily available to
developers� The City should also continuously update its Economic
Development webpage with current and relevant information about
activity and incentives and provide helpful community profiles
that speak to the development community� Information such as
demographic data, community characteristics, and information about
the City’s workforce, traffic counts, and listings of available land or
buildings should be communicated within attractive narratives and
graphics� The City of Hugo is commonly described as “an urban
environment in a rural setting’ which holds many strengths identified
by its business community� Branding the City for its strengths, story
and success will retain the attention of the development community�
The information should be distributed wherever possible, and the City
should source creative outlets to market to desirable businesses�
The City should continue to cooperate and share information with
partners such as the Hugo Area Business Association (HBA), the
White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce, Washington County
Community Development Agency (CDA), and the state Department of
Employment and Economic Development (DEED)� The City should
continue to work with surrounding communities and with Washington
County to encourage the creation of an east metro economic
development strategy�
Establish Financial Incentives to Attract New Business
Development
The City should evaluate all incentives available for use by the City�
Policies should be implemented for the use of incentives, including the
use of the City’s Tax Increment Financing Policy�
The City should evaluate other costs associated with the development
or operation of businesses within Hugo� Costs should be compared
to other cities and the fee structures or other costs should be
reformulated where possible to remain competitive�
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Ensure Infrastructure is Provided to Meet Business Needs
It is important for the City to implement the improvements identified on
the City’s infrastructure plans illustrated in Chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11 of
this document� The important transportation connections and sewer
and water improvements that are necessary to accommodate existing
and future businesses have been taken into account and are shown in
this comprehensive plan�
The BNSF rail line serving the Bald Eagle Industrial Park is an
important transportation element for existing businesses located there�
The rail line should be maintained as long as the businesses rely on it�
The City should encourage the eventual conversion of the rail line
along TH 61 to a transit corridor that may accommodate both freight
and passengers� Provisions for transit will provide businesses with
expanded access to the area’s workforce� Higher intensity mixed use
development and retail development should be encouraged along the
transit corridor� The City will cooperate with the Rush Line Corridor
Task Force to implement recommended improvements along the
corridor�
The transportation plan illustrates a future interchange at County
Road 4 and I-35E. The interchange is also identified on MnDOT’s
Inter-Regional Corridor Plan for I-35� The timing of the construction
of this interchange is critical in implementing the plans for business
development in northern Hugo� The City should continue to lobby for
the accelerated construction of the interchange though the I-35 W/E
Coalition�
The City will locate new commercial businesses where municipal
utilities are available� Urban services will be made available to the
areas guided for business development in accordance with the City’s
sewer and water plans�
The City will strive to ensure that telecommunications needs are met
for new or existing businesses. The City will evaluate how fiber optic
lines or other telecommunication technology can be extended and
used in areas where businesses are located or plan to locate�
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Gateways
The new development along County Road 8 has established a quality
atmosphere at the major western entrance to the City� The attractive
development there helps create a good first impression and serves to
define the image of City. The City will expend extra effort to establish
gateways that exude a similar image of quality at all major entrances
to the City, including the northern and southern limits of Highway 61,
and the western limit of County Road 4�
Promote Quality among New Businesses
The City has established and implemented Commercial and Industrial
Design Guidelines for new and existing business development,
including architectural guidelines for retail development, standards
requiring quality building materials, and guidance for the preparation
of site plans that promote good land planning principles� Proper use
of guidelines will ensure that the desired businesses locate in the
appropriate areas�
Retain Existing Businesses
The City will continue to partner with the Hugo Area Business
Association (HBA), White Bear Chamber of Commerce, and
Washington County Community Development Agency (CDA), to
identify the needs of existing businesses� This partnership should
strive to maintain a sound local business climate that encourages
businesses to locate and expand in Hugo� The City will establish and
maintain mutually beneficial relationships between business owners
and members of the organizations by facilitating open communication
and regularly checking in with existing businesses� Through this effort
these groups will understand the successes and barriers businesses
encounter, and better understand the opportunities and constraints to
doing business in Hugo� By making site visits initiating conversation,
and providing connections to resources such as Washington County’s
Open to Business Program, the City will be able to recognize common
issues, and assist businesses in overcoming barriers to their success�
Technical or financial assistance, when warranted, in the interest of
maintaining jobs and creating new jobs will be provided� The City will
identify successful business retention efforts within other communities
and interview any businesses who decide to leave the City to
understand their rationale for departing�
Downtown Redevelopment
The City has adopted a redevelopment plan for downtown Hugo�
The downtown plan strives to maintain the City’s business core in
downtown with a traditional downtown urban format� For this to
become possible, redevelopment of structures in the downtown
area must occur� The City has purchased a number of properties in
downtown along the east side of Highway 61� As additional properties
become available by willing sellers in this area, the City will pursue
purchases of those properties� Most of the structures have been
be removed, and the properties will be redeveloped by the City as
restaurant/entertainment, retail, and office space. Multiple other
property owners in the downtown area have expressed interest
in redeveloping their properties in a manner consistent with the
downtown plan� In order to facilitate that development, the City has
approved a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District to help ensure
that development is feasible in the downtown area� As residential
growth continues in the City and commercial development takes
interest in Hugo, there is heightened opportunity for the City to guide
economic growth to this area� The City should market the downtown
aggressively, and source programs and incentives that may make
redevelopment more feasible�
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Chapter 6
Parks, Trails and Open
Space
The 2040 Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan is intended to help
guide Parks Commissioners and policy makers prioritize investment in
parks and the open space system that makes Hugo a prime location
for outdoor activity and recreation for residents and visitors alike�
The purpose of the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan is to:
• Provide high-level guidance on how to locate parks, trails and
open space
• Identify opportunities for parks and facility development
• Help manage land acquisition through park dedication that is
consistent with Minnesota State Statutes
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Community Feedback
This chapter serves as an update to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan� The City held an extensive public planning process in 2017� The process
included:
• Two community needs assessment surveys
• A series of open houses and workshops where residents were asked to identify and prioritize parks system needs
In the surveys and open houses, residents were asked to provide general feedback on the types of activities they currently engage in, the impact
of the parks system on health and well-being, and changes they would like to see in both the parks and trails system� Residents were also asked
to provide feedback on more specific amenities and safety features of the parks and trails system such as, the types of amenities that should be
prioritized, the most important features of the parks and trails system, priority natural resources and the most urgent needs for the parks system�
Feedback from residents indicated that :
• Facility needs are evolving� Residents indicated that while
traditional amenities are valued, they would like to see
different types of park amenities such as dog parks and
splash pads�
• A variety of facilities are needed to serve a wide range of
ages, abilities, and interests� With a wide range of resident
ages, residents indicated a desire to see trails, playgrounds,
and sport courts that can be used at any age and for a
range of uses�
• Natural resources are an important component of the
system and may provide opportunities for water recreation
and additional trails�
• Trails are high value amenities of the parks system� In every
survey and open house, residents provided feedback trails
were highly valued and that they would like to see more
trails in the community�
• Trails and opens space should be connected to create
a linear park� Residents also indicated that trails should
connect key areas of the community, including parks and
the downtown areas�
In 2017, the Comprehensive Plan was updated based on feedback from the public planning process. Residents overwhelmingly identified Hugo’s
parks, trails and open space as an asset to the community�
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Parks and Trails Trends
In addition to feedback from the Public and the Parks Commission, the
planning process is also informed by best practices in the industry for
recreation trends, user needs, and accessibility� Resources from the
national, state and regional level provide context and data for parks
planning in 2040�
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National Trends
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) publishes
standards to help communities in planning, acquisition, and
development of park and open space� In more recent years, the NRPA
is encouraging communities to benchmark their metrics and enter
the data into their national database� Due to the limited number of
communities participating in their benchmarking program at the time
of this report, it is unclear how Hugo’s parks services compare to other
communities of comparable size in Minnesota� The standards that the
NRPA has used in the past provides guidance for how to place parks
by park type, and the general facilities you might see in each park�
Park and Recreation Trends in
Minnesota
Since 2008 Minnesota and the Region have seen demographic
changes related to age and to ethnicity, and an increasing emphasis
on healthy communities� Policies and data from the state, regional,
and county levels provide context for trends and are tools that Federal
and State Agencies use when reviewing funding requests. The findings
and trends from key agencies inform the goals and policies of this
document�
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The Minnesota Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor
Recreation Plan (SCORP)
Minnesota Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2014-
2018 (SCORP) provides an overview of outdoor recreation issues
facing Minnesota and it describes policies and funding mechanisms to
address those issues� The 2014-2018 SCORP notes a relatively recent
decline in support and interest in outdoor recreation� There are several
reasons for this including an increasingly urbanized population; young
adults and their children are less involved with nature-based recreation
than older adults and; nature-based recreation is more popular among
white, non-Hispanic populations, which is not growing at the same rate
as the non-white population�
SCORP identifies four strategic directions to address the changing
demand for outdoor recreation� They are summarized as follows:
1� Connect people to the outdoors� The report emphasizes creating
a welcoming environment through designing high quality facilities
and programming that can be used by all ages and abilities, and
by creating comprehensive marketing strategies and programming
that caters to in-experienced users as well as the seasoned
user and partnerships with organizations that serve non-white
populations�
2� Acquire Land, Create Opportunities� The strategic direction focuses
on acquiring land and developing trails in more densely populated
areas and rapidly growing areas and near high quality natural
resource areas�
3� Take care of what we have� Reinvest in existing infrastructure and
ensure that funding is available to maintain facilities throughout
their useful life� Maintain the quality of natural resource areas and
restore natural communities that have been degraded or impacted
by development activities�
4� Coordinate among partners� Develop and maintain a
comprehensive database and web site and facilitate multi-
jurisdictional and agency partnerships and funding�
As Hugo’s population ages and as the community grows, there is
opportunity to involve new and younger residents in parks programs
and outdoor recreation�
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Regional Parks System Visitor Study Report
In 2016, the Metropolitan Council administered a survey to regional
park and trail visitors to provide benchmark measurement of regional
park and trail visitor experiences in terms of:
1� Reasons for visiting and activity participation
2� Frequency and length of visits
3� Travel distances and modes of transportation
4� Group sizes
5� Quality of facilities, services and recreation opportunities and
sense of safety
6� Information behavior
The report authors surveyed 5,459 people including 389 people from
Washington County�
Key findings include:
1� Hiking, walking and biking are the most popular activities� They
are also the most commonly mentioned primary reason for
visiting a regional park or trail�
2� Visitors are either very loyal to their park or trail, or simply prefer
familiar surroundings�
3� Few gathered outside information about their destination prior to
visiting�
4� Overall, visitors are satisfied with facilities and feel safe.
5� Age, ethnicity and income have the most noteworthy impacts on
usage and experiences�
6� Park users are more likely to come in groups and come from
longer distances, whereas trail users are more solitary and live
nearby�
7� Very few were limited by a physical or mental condition�
Washington County survey data (Figure 6-1) shows that in addition
to hiking, bicycling and jogging, water activities such as swimming
and fishing are just as popular. Like the rest of the region, the number
one reason people didn’t visit parks as often as they would like is
that there is not enough time (Figure 6-2). These findings suggest
that more people would like to participate in other activities but
they feel constrained by time, cost, or lack of facilities� The City can
help minimize these constraints by providing adequate facilities in
conveniently accessed locations�0%20%40%60%80%
I don’t have enough time
[Park/Trail] is too far from my home
I have too many family obligations
Internet/phone service not available
Weather/climate conditions
I don’t have enough money
I don’t know enough about the [Park/Trail]
I have health problems/limitations
I have no one to go with
Parking is difficult
The [Park/Trail] is too crowded
Primary Factor Limiting Visits to Parks and Trails, 2016
Washington County(n=30)Total (n=835)
Source: Regional Parks System Vistior Study Report
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%
Hiking/walking
Bicycling
Jogging/running
Swimming
Fishing
Picnicking
Using playground
Communting
Did nothing/relaxed Socializing
Socializing
Special event
Primary Reason for Visit to Parks in
Washington County
Washington County(n=389)Total (n=5459)
Source: Regional Parks System Vistior Study ReportFigure 6-1 Figure 6-2
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Living Healthy in Washington County and the Statewide Health Improvement
Partnership (SHIP)
The Minnesota Department of Health has been partnering with communities to support efforts to expand
opportunities for active living� SHIP supports community efforts to incorporate more opportunities for
residents to bike, walk, and get active� This Chapter has been evaluated to ensure that opportunities for
healthy living have been incorporated in the plan�
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Hugo’s Existing Open Space
and Parks System
The City of Hugo has an abundance of natural resources and open
space areas including many lakes, wetlands, woodlands and other
natural amenities that make it a prime location for outdoor activity and
recreation� The City has made an effort to preserve many of these
spaces parks, conservation areas and protected waters�
The City manages xx acres of parkland that provides a framework for a
city-wide greenway and works with the state, non-profits, and adjacent
jurisdictions that operate parks or manage open space within the City�
The parks system provides a diverse array of amenities, from natural
forests to soccer complexes�
Hugo’s park system supports a wide array of parks and amenities
within those parks� Together with state and county agencies, along with
amenities from nearby communities, Hugo residents can participate
in outdoor and indoor recreation and enjoy a range of outdoor
environments that include urban parks and natural landscapes� This
section looks at the existing amenities and resources within the
community�
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Parks and Recreation
Hugo has approximately 856 acres of city, state, and county owned
parkland in the City’s boundaries� Within these parks system provides
many opportunities for a wide variety of recreation within the City�
Neighborhood Parks offer neighborhoods easy access to a variety of recreation facilities including play equipment, informal ballfields, athletic
fields, court games, and picnic facilities. They typically service an area of roughly one-quarter to one-half mile radius and a population of up to
5,000 people. Physical features like major roads and rivers also define the service areas of neighborhood parks. In Hugo, for example, Highway
61 defines an edge between neighborhoods. Residents should not be expected to cross the highway to get to their neighborhood park. If
neighborhood parks are to be used and enjoyed, they must be carefully located for safe and convenient access� Typically, neighborhood parks
range in size from 5-20 acres�
Community Parks service several neighborhoods or the community as a whole� As such, they provide facilities that will attract people throughout
the community� They typically service an area that encompasses a one to two-mile radius and serve a population of 15,000 people or more�
Some community parks focus on passive activities like hiking and picnicking� They are often found in areas that offer unique natural amenities
such as lakes or woodlands. Other community parks focus on active forms of recreation. They often provide a series of athletic fields for
organized sports and tournaments� Community parks attract more people than neighborhood parks so they are generally near arterial or collector
roads� Ideally, residents should have the opportunity to access community parks via trails, but most people who use community parks live far
enough away from these parks that they will likely drive to them� Thus, these parks need to provide adequate parking and restroom facilities�
Typically, community parks range in size from 20 to 100 acres�
City Parks
The park system plan proposes that the City develop a system
of neighborhood and community parks that are integrated with
existing park and recreation areas in Hugo� As noted previously,
this plan classifies the City’s future parks based on function, size,
and types of recreational amenities� Parks managed by the City
are defined as either a Neighborhood Parks that are smaller in size
and serve neighborhoods within the MUSA or a Community Park,
which are larger in size and serve the community and region� These
classifications are offered to help policy makers understand the roles
of parks in a community, and the services provided� If the park system
functions to meet the needs of its residents, it is unimportant if the park
meets typical acreage and service area standards for community and
neighborhood parks� In short, neighborhood parks provide desired
recreation facilities that are safely and conveniently accessed by the
residents of a neighborhood, and community parks provide recreation
facilities that are of interest to the community�
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Recreation Facilities
Recreation facilities are a type of amenities provided in a park� The concentration and number of recreational amenities characterize the park as
either active or passive� Parks can consist of one type of facility that is the programming for the whole park or they can have a combination of
active and passive recreation areas� Neighborhood and Community Parks often provide both active and passive recreation amenities, however,
in this plan, we identify parks as having primarily active recreation or primarily passive recreation�
• Active Recreation Area Active Recreation areas have a more urban character and are highly programmed for activities� Examples of
active recreation areas and facilities operated by the City of Hugo include playgrounds, soccer fields and sand volleyball. Active recreation
facilities are typically costlier to develop and operate over time� Development of these facilities generally take into consideration the extent
of the user base, life cycle management costs and existence of similar facilities in or near the community�
• Passive Recreation Areas Passive Recreation areas have little to no programming beyond picnic shelters, open space, or open
rectangular fields for use that is unstructured and informal. Some passive recreation areas provide no more than a trail. Passive or
community recreation facilities are usually less expensive to develop and maintain�
Table 6-1 shows the parks and facility types provided in the City of Hugo�
Active Recreation Areas are highly programmed for activities.
Passive Recreation Areas have little to no programming.
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Table 6-1 Parks and Facilities provided in the City of Hugo
City Park Name A=Active
P=Passive
Size in
Acres Neighborhood Trails /
Sidewalk Playground
Baseball/
Softball
Fields
Soccer
or Multi-
purpose
fields
Volleyball Tennis
Court
Basketball
Hoop Other Community Rooms
Aspire Park A 0�4 NP-3 X
Arbre Park A 2�2 NP-3 X X X
Clearwater Creek
Preserve P 105 NP-3 X
Cove Park A 0�47 NP-3 X
Beaver Ponds Park A 15 NP-5 X X
Diamond Point Park A 12�6 NP-7 X X X X
Frog Hollow Park A 22 NP-2 X
Hanifl Fields Athletic
Park A 25 Eastern Hugo X X X Hanifl Shelter
Heritage Ponds Park A 14�7 NP-2 X X
Irish Avenue Park P 125 Eastern Hugo X
Lions Park A 10 NP-2 X X X X X Skate Park Lions Building
McCollar Park A 5�3 NP-3 X Exercise
Equipment
Oak Shore Park A 10 NP-4 X X X X Sledding Hill
Oneka Lake Park A 10�3 NP-8 X X
Rice Lake Park P 45 Eastern Hugo Rice Lake Centre
Tower Park P 1 NP-4
Val Jean Park A 1�2 NP-3 X X 1
Victor Square Park A 1�1 NP-3 X Water Feature
Total:406�27
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City-Owned Property
In addition to the above described City parks, the City owns other properties – which are currently managed
as undeveloped open space� Some of these properties could possibly be developed into parks or remain as
open space� These parcels of land have the potential to provide recreational amenities to the community,
and are considered to be part of the Greenway Corridor�
Table 6-2 City-Owned Property
Parcel Name Acres Park Type / Owner Characteristics
Sunset Lake Access – North 4 City Owned Land Walk-up water access
Sunset Lake Access – South 1 City Owned Land Walk up water access
1920 School House Site 1�5 City Owned Land Possible trailhead location
Goodview and Egg Lake
Road Site 2�35 City Owned Land Pedal bike track, un-improved property
Plaisted Property 12 City Owned Land Open Space
Property North of St� Johns
Cemetery 40 City Owned Land Open Space
Bald Eagle Lake Access 0�5 City Owned Land Walk up water access
Bernin Property 24�2 City Owned Land Future park
Total Acreage 856
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Trail and Sidewalk System
The City’s existing trail system consists of multi-use county trails and a series of city- owned pedestrian-bicycle paths, bicycle lanes, bicycle
routes, sidewalks, and recreational trails for horses, snowmobiles, hiking, and cross-country skiing�
The majority of Hugo’s trail system consists of city-owned bituminous bicycle-pedestrian paths that are separated from roads� These trails have
been constructed as residential development has occurred within the City or as roadways have been improved and provide links between local
neighborhoods and parks� Hugo’s trail system is maintained by the City, County, and by independent associations�
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The City has four primary trails that serve the residents of Hugo� A
description of each trail type follows:
Greenways A greenway provides a travel area separate from
motorized traffic for bicyclists, pedestrians, skaters, wheelchair
users, joggers, and other users� Greenways can provide a low-stress
experience for a variety of users using the network for transportation
or recreation� Greenways can be paved or unpaved, depending
on the intended user, and typically follows the Greenway Corridor�
While Greenways may be along right-of-way in some areas, they are
primarily within natural communities or parks Greenway trails are
important connections that create a lineal park�
Trails A trail is a bidirectional shared use path located immediately
adjacent and parallel but separate from a street� Trails can offer a
high-quality experience for users of all ages and abilities as compared
to on-roadway facilities in heavy traffic environments, allow for reduced
roadway crossing distances, and maintain rural and small-town
community character�
Sidewalks provide dedicated space intended for use by pedestrians
that is safe, comfortable, and accessible to all� Sidewalks are
physically separated from the roadway by a curb or unpaved buffer
space�
Paved Shoulder are pedestrian areas that are provided on the street
or on the shoulder of a road� Designated bike and pedestrian areas
are identified using paint, and include facilities such as bike lanes,
advisory shoulders, and yield roadways� Many of Hugo’s streets and
roadways serve a mix pedestrians and bicyclists�
Figure 6-3 Greenway Trail Figure 6-4 Trail
Figure 6-5 Sidewalk Figure 6-6 Paved Shoulder
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Natural Resources
Hugo has a community that has a variety of natural communities
that enrich the lives of the residents� The Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources defines natural communities as “groups of native
plants and native animals that interact with each other and with the
surrounding nonliving environment, generally in ways not greatly
altered by humans or introduced plants or animals”� Many of the
natural communities that once existed in Hugo have been eliminated,
however, the remaining communities are important to the community
and region. In 2008, the City identified a Greenway Corridor to help
prioritize natural resource protection and land acquisition� This section
looks the natural resources that serve as the basis for park and land
acquisition�
As part of the 2017 update, Hugo reviewed updated the Natural
Resource Inventory data from the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources and the Greenway Corridor Map� It is the City’s policy
to acquire land identified on the Natural Resource Map and the
Greenway Map through parkland dedication�
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Greenway Corridor
Greenways are corridors of land and water (and networks of such corridors) designed and managed
for multiple purposes such as nature conservation, recreation, stormwater management, community
enhancement, social equity, and scenery protection, with an overall aim of sustaining the integrity of the
landscape, including the natural and social components� (Cawood Hellmun, 2006)�
What is it?
Natural Resource Priority. To achieve the preservation and recreational goals of the community, the
City identified a greenway corridor in 2008 as the foundation of the parks system. The Greenway corridor
is based on the natural resource communities identified by the Minnesota DNR and high-value natural
communities prioritized by the community� The Greenway was revised in the 2017 in response to current
natural resources data�
Ownership. A mix of privately and publicly held open space, parkland, and trail corridors make up the
greenway� These corridors are created over time in partnership with homeowners’ associations, school
districts, other public agencies, and more� Land in the greenway corridor receives priority for park and trail
acquisition from willing partners�
Where is it?
Location. The greenway corridor is generally linear in shape and follow waterways including ditches,
creeks, and wetland complexes� Areas that are not buildable can be utilized, such as along ditches and
flood plain, not only for their ecological functions but to enhance recreational experiences. Parks and trails
located near these areas to take advantage of their aesthetic and expansive view sheds�
Urban and Rural. The greenway traverses both rural areas and urban areas� Greenway areas within
the Metropolitan Service Area (MUSA) may have more fragmented habitat and natural areas, while
Greenway areas outside of the MUSA preserve larger areas of natural habitat�
How it is used?
Linear Park. Providing an inviting system of trails surrounded by natural environments, greenways offer
nature based recreation year-round� They provide a connection to Hugo’s unique and scenic resources�
Water. One of the primary purposes of the greenway is to protect Hugo’s ground water priority areas,
wetlands, DNR public waters and watercourses. Greenways filter and store stormwater, improve water
quality and provide other functions relating to water�
Wildlife Habitat. The vegetated corridors protect habitats, facilitate the movement of animals, provide
areas where natural communities can thrive, and buffer shorelines� Large intact blocks of natural resources
and open space shall be preserved�
Multi-purpose. Land in the greenway may be left as open space or incorporate active or passive
park features or trails� It is ideal for greenways to be multi-purpose, such as providing both stormwater
management and recreation�
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Horseshoe
Lake
Oneka Lake
Barker
Lake
Rice
LakeEgg
Lake
Plaisted Lake
North School
Section Lake
South
School
Section Lake
Sunset Lake
Long Lake
Round
Lake
Bald
Eagle
Lake
80TH ST E
LYNCH RD N1 2 2 n d S t N MANNING TR NINTERSTATE 35E147th
120th
159 t h
FalconPrairie
149thFrenchman Frenchman
Forest141stElmcrest
Keystone170 thForest 180th
122nd
Islet
on170th
157th
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125thFanning 145th
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Goodview
FerraraOneka LakeFrench
Europa151st
1 2 9 th
Falcon140th
126th
1 4 8th1 2 6th Fondant138th
146th
128thFinley145thFiona
124th
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stoneFenwayForestEvergree n
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GallivanEmerald FerraraIrish125th132nd FrancescaFenway B o u le v a rd HomesteadGeneva
147th
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IsletonFenway132nd
Ingersoll136thStreetKeller152nd
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y126thKeller
Illies180th
InwoodFenway180th
175th
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Prairie & Mes ic Savanna
Ground Water Pr iority Areas (Land
and Water Legacy Program)
High Quality Wetlands
High Quality Wooded Areas
Natural Wooded Areas (Forest,
woodlands, forested wetlands)
Wetlands
Parks
City Owned Property
Municipal Boundary
2040 MUSA Boundary
Parcel
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Natural Resources in Hugo
Hugo is in an ecologically diverse area of Minnesota known as the St� Croix River Valley-Anoka Sand Plain�
The natural lakes, wetlands, and hills in the area were formed by the glaciers that came through the region
during a period roughly 5,000 to 10,000 years ago� As the glacier advanced and receded several times, it
deposited sediments of sand, gravel, and rock that eventually produced the rolling hills that are found in
eastern Hugo�
Most of the natural wetlands and lakes in the area were formed by large blocks of ice that broke from the
glacier� These ice blocks were buried by sediment pushed down in subsequent advances of the glacier� As
the buried ice blocks slowly melted, the sediment on top of the ice collapsed leaving depressions that filled
with water and eventually formed lakes and wetlands�
Some soils in Hugo, like the soils in the low lying, nearly level area around Hardwood Creek, Oneka
Lake, Egg Lake and Rice Lake, were formed from the outwash of the melting glacier� The soils in the hilly
areas of Hugo were formed from the glacial till itself� Over hundreds of years, several different types of
plant communities began to develop based in part on these landforms and soils� In the early 1800s, the
vegetation in this area consisted primarily of oak barrens, conifer bogs, and a variety of wetlands�
Many of the natural communities that once existed in Hugo have been eliminated� However, Hugo still
has several significant areas that contain natural communities. Unless measures are taken to protect
these areas, many of them may be completely lost or severely degraded� Housing developments, road
construction, alteration of drainage systems, chemical runoff, sedimentation, and succession due to
the lack of fire, threaten the area’s remaining natural communities. Wooded upland communities are
particularly threatened because they are more easily developed than wet areas�
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The following is a brief description of the types of natural
communities shown on the Natural Resource Inventory Map (Map
xx):
High Quality Natural Area (Woodlands and Wetlands). These areas
represent natural community areas that were identified in the field
during MLCCS surveys to have a quality ranking above a “C” based
on the DNR Natural Heritage Program’s natural community element
occurrence ranking guidelines� The MLCCS database was queried to
identify natural communities with a ranking of A, AB, B, or BC (MLCCS
dataset obtained from the WCD May 15, 2010 and updated June 20,
2011)� This dataset was extracted from Washington County MLCCS
Data using GIS analyses�
Natural Wooded Areas MLCCS Derived Natural Wooded Areas
(forests, woodlands, forested wetlands)� These areas represent natural
plant communities within the community� These areas were generated
by querying the MLCCS database (obtained from the WCD May
15, 2010 and updated June 20, 2011) and isolating and mapping all
features that were neither developed nor cultivated and were coded as
forest or woodland�
Ground Water Priority Area Groundwater priority areas are derived
from the Land and Water Legacy Program Conservation Priorities
Drinking Ground Water Model from the Washington County Land
& Water Legacy Program Conservation Plan, July 2010� These
areas represent Upland depressional areas with at least two feet of
topographic change capable of collecting and infiltrating water, but
that are not considered wetlands, areas of high infiltration potential,
and lands located within a Drinking Water Supply Management Area
High Vulnerability Area (DWSMA), defined as areas where a potential
contaminant source is likely to contaminate a public water supply�
Open Water, Streams and Ditches Open water, streams and
ditches include all streams, ditches, and surface drainages� GIS
datasets that were utilized to identify watercourses include the DNR
watercourses, Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) watercourse
data, RCWD ditches data, and the statewide ditch layer from the MN
Dept� of Transportation� This includes all waterbodies that meet the
criteria in MN Statute Section 1030.005, subd. 15 that are identified on
Public Water Inventory Maps� The GIS data represent the basin and
watercourse delineations found on the most current regulatory maps
and lists� Downloaded from DNR Datadeli (http://deli�dnr�state�mn�us/
services�html)
Prairie / Savanna. Minnesota Land Cover Classification System
(MLCCS) Derived Prairie and Mesic Savanna: These areas represent
prairie and mesic savanna natural plant communities that were
identified in the MLCCS database. These areas were generated by
querying the MLCCS database (obtained from the WCDMay 15, 2010
and updated June 20, 2011) and isolating and mapping all features
that were coded as such�
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Horseshoe
Lake
Oneka Lake
Barker
Lake
Rice
LakeEgg
Lake
Plaisted Lake
North
School
Section Lake
South
School
Section Lake
Sunset Lake
Long Lake
Round
Lake
Bald
Eagle
Lake
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15 9 t h
Prairie
149thFrenchman
Forest141stElmcrest 170 th
180th
122nd
157th
Fox hillHeritag e
136thFanning
135th
150th
ValjeanFairoaks
FerraraOneka LakeFrench
EuropaGoodviewTrailFalcon1 4 8th1 2 6th Fondant138th
128thFinley
124th
E lmFinaleFitzgeraldGoodviewRosemary
15 8 t h165th
F
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untainFreelandGlenbrookFenwayEvergre e n
130th
140th
EthanJulyGreystoneGenevaGallivanEmerald FrancescaFenway B o u le v a rd Homestead147th
H adley146th
125th
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Isleton132nd 136thStreetKeller119th
121st
155th
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152ndHarrow
JodyJeffreyFarnhamJaneroEvertonOnekaE mpress
Garden Educat io n
JardinVictorHugo145thV ictor
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Heat
her151st
IrishFlay
HiloFion
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Upper H eatherHydeFabl e HillPrairie & Mesic Savanna
Groundwater Priority Areas
High Quality Wetlands
High Quality Wooded Area
Natural Wooded Areas
Wetlands
Municipal Boundary
2040 MUSA Boundary
Parcels
Open Water
Streams and Ditches
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Regional Amenities
In addition to the City parks and open space, other government, private clubs, and non-profits play a critical
role in providing open space, facilities, and programs to Hugo residents and surrounding communities�
These facilities supplement the amenities provided by the City Parks system, including space for
tournaments, sporting practice and larger community events and open space that act as nature preserves
and provide opportunities for outdoor recreation in nature. Regional parks areas have regional significance
because they draw visitors from within the City and from the surrounding areas� The City does not have
direct control over the future of these park and recreation areas since they are not owned by the City�
Table 6-3 Regional Amenities in Hugo
Park Name Acres Management Agency Amenities
Paul Hugo Farms Wildlife
Management Area 360 State Conservatory
Area Hunting, Hiking, Fishing Dock
Oneka Boat Launch 1 State Public Lake
Access Walk-in access to Oneka Lake, parking
Wild Wings of Oneka 529 Privately Owned and
Managed Hunting, Shooting
Oneka Ridge Golf Course 154 Privately Owned and
Managed Golf Course
Bald Eagle Sportsmen’s
Association 79 Privately Owned and
Managed Archery, Shooting, Trapping
Total Acreage 361
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Regional Recreation Amenities
In survey feedback, residents prioritized future development of a
splash pad, all-access playgrounds, a dog park, and ice rink� These
are amenities that are currently not provided in Hugo, but are available
to Hugo residents as part of a Regional Parks System or private facility
where membership is available� Opportunities to participate in water
recreation such as pools are regionally limited to the YMCA� Regional
amenities are shown in Table 6�4
Map xx identifies the location of regional destinations and trails.
Table 6-4 Regional Amenities within a 5 Mile Radius
Regional Amenities Amenities
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Preserve Beach, Camping, Boat Launch, Fishing, Biking
Bald Eagle - Otter Lake Park Boat Launch, Fishing Pier, Dog Park, Playground
Hardwood Creek WMA Hunting, Fishing, Nature Observation
Big Marine Park Reserve Guided Bird Hikes, Boat Launch, Fishing Pier, XC Ski
Wilder Forest Nature Center Hiking, XC Ski, Nature Observation
Square Lake Park Boat Launch, Fishing Pier, Beach
Pine Point Park Equestrian Trails, XC Ski, Gateway Trail Access
Vadnais Snail Lake Park Sand Volleyball, Playground, Fishing, Hiking
Carlos Avery WMA Hunting, Nature Observation
Lamprey Pass WMA Significant Native American Site, Hunting, Fishing
White Bear Lake County Park Beach, Boat Launch, Playground
Tamarack Nature Center Hiking, Education, Nature Preschool
Wargo Nature Center Hiking, Education, Nature Preschool
White Bear Lake YMCA Pools, Sauna, Waterslide, Diving Board, Racquetball
Forest Lake YMCA Pools, Waterslide, Sauna, Seasonal Splash Pad
Lino Lakes YMCA Outdoor Running and Biking Trail, Pools, Sauna, Waterslide, Basketball Courts
William O’Brien State Park Hiking, Fishing, Snowshoeing and Skiing, Camping
Vadnais Sucker Lake Regional Park Fishing, Biking, Playground
Turtle Lake County Park Play Field, Playground, Beach, Boat Launch
Rice Creek Fields Ball Fields, Walking Paths, Playground
Shoreview Commons Soccer Fields, Basketball, Volleyball and Tennis Courts, Skatepark, Hockey Rinks
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Pass WMA
Hardwood
Creek WMA
Big Marine
Park Reserve
Paul Hugo
Farms WMA
Rice Creek
Chain of Lakes
Park Reserve
Bald Eagle-
Otter Lake Park
Long Lake
Par k
Vadnais- Snail
Lake Park
Pine Point
Par k
Square Lake
Park
Wilder Forest
Nature Center-
Private-Non-Profit
William O'Brian
State Park
Rustrum
WMA
Fall Creek
SNA
Chain of Lakes - Otter LakeRegional Proposed TrailHardwood Creek Regional TrailArden Hills
BayportBaytown
Blaine
Centerville
Chisago City Chisago Lake
Circle Pines
Columbia
Heights
Columbus
Dellwood
East Bethel
Forest Lake
Franconia
Fridley
Gem Lake
Grant
Ham Lake
Hilltop
Hugo
Lake Elmo
Lexington
Lino Lakes
Little Canada
Mahtomedi
Maplewood
Marine
on Saint
Croix
May
Minneapolis
Mounds View
New Brighton
North Oaks
North
Saint Paul
Oak
Park
Heights
Oakdale
Pine
Springs
RosevilleSaint
Anthony
Scandia
Shoreview
Spring
Lake Park
Stillwater
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WhiteBear LakeCounty ParkTurtle LakeCounty Park
ShoreviewCommons
TamarackNatureCenter
Rice CreekFields
WarnerNatureCenter
WargoNatureCenterYMCA-LinoLakes
YMCA-ForestLake
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2040 Parks, Trails, and Open Space Guiding
Principles
High Quality Parks
2 Continue investment in creating high-quality user experiences which creates value throughout
the community
• Provide high quality experiences in nature�
• Maintain and upgrade existing facilities to create high quality user experiences so that people return
to the parks and value the parks system�
• Develop a capital improvement budget that provides resources for high-demand amenities�
Access
3 Develop and maintain parks and trails to provide access to all ages and abilities which supports
active and healthy lifestyles
• Connect the community with trails and sidewalks�
o Trails or sidewalk connections should be provided along greenway corridors�
o Off-road bike and pedestrian facilities should be encouraged in all new housing develop-
ments�
o Sidewalks on both sides of the street are most desirable
o Provide trails that link important areas of the City, such as residential neighborhoods, schools,
downtown, other parks and Regional trails�
• Ensure residents can easily and safely access a park from their home�
• Support multi-purpose trail development for variety of users including horseback trails and
snowmobile trails�
Connected, Multi-functional Parks System
1 Create a connected, multi-functional park system that supports the recreational, ecological, and
social needs of the community
Objectives:
• Prioritize connecting greenway areas with natural amenity value that can be enjoyed by all residents
when developing parks, trails, and open space�
• Provide access to and protect Hugo’s water resources including wetlands, lakes, and streams�
• Ensure that Hugo’s facilities support active lifestyles beyond providing recreation and leisure
services�
• Build community identity and neighborhood connections by providing community gathering spaces�
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Innovation and Collaboration
4 The City should use partnerships and innovative approaches to develop and manage parks,
trails, and open space
• Seek out strategic partnerships with a wide range of parties including school districts, neighboring
jurisdictions, private landowners, state and county agencies, and not-for-profit agencies.
• Involve residents in the park planning process whenever possible�
• Continue City’s policy not to use eminent domain to acquire and develop parks, trails, and open
space, but instead use park dedication to expand the parks system�
Natural Resources
5 Preserve and protect Hugo’s natural features, including water resources, which form part of
Hugo’s identity
• Set a good example by designing and constructing all City projects in an ecologically sensitive
manner�
• Work with landowners to promote conservation practices and to coordinate efforts to protect natural
areas�
• Continue to innovate stormwater management practices through park improvement projects�
• Support Washington County’s groundwater plan�
• Protect wooded upland communities that are more easily developed than wetland communities�
• Evaluate design of developments to ensure that both ecological and recreational needs are met�
• Support programs to educate residents and encourage community awareness and involvement
focused on preservation of natural resources throughout the City�
• Identify and prioritize connected open space with natural amenity value that can be enjoyed by all
residents as the Greenway corridor�
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Parks Assessment
Multiple sources must be considered when identifying the needs
of a parks system� This needs assessment relies on community
engagement as part of the Comprehensive Plan Update, research on
trends, findings from benchmark communities and analysis completed
by nearby communities� Included in this assessment is feedback
from “Citizen Input on Parks and Recreation in the City of Hugo, MN”
completed in 2010, the White Bear Lake Area Athletic Facilities Needs
Assessment, and feedback from the survey completed as part of the
Comprehensive Planning Process�
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Recreation
Outdoor recreation is an important part of the overall health and happiness of Hugo’s residents� Residents use and enjoy the parks in many ways,
specifically residents actively use or would like to use:
Parks that are close to home Residents indicated parks that are close to home that are accessible by walking or biking were important to them�
Natural areas Natural areas are an important part of the community and residents value them as adding to the rural feel� Trails and parks should
be connected and feel like a linked park system�
Trails In survey feedback trail maintenance and development was
identified as high-value and of high-importance to the community.
Trails are used for many types of activities including walking, hiking,
biking, and jogging and in the winter cross-country skiing� The City also
has residents that use privately managed snowmobile trails� A limited
number of people use trails for horseback riding�
Outdoor Activities Residents also value fields and courts that can
be used for different activities such as a dog park, soccer, baseball,
tennis, pickleball or basketball
Multi-Access Facilities Facilities that are useful and appealing to
residents of all ages are appealing to residents and important as the
population ages� Residents want to see activities and amenities that
serve a wide range of users�
Water Recreation Residents expressed a desire to see constructed
and natural water amenities such as a pool, splash pad and outdoor
activities such as boating and winter fishing.
The themes resulting from resident feedback indicates that policy
makers should continue to develop amenities that use the natural
features of the region, provide park amenities that are close to
home, continue to maintain and develop trails, and to provide active
recreation facilities that serve a variety of purposes and ages� In
the near term, policy makers should incorporate these recreational
amenities into Lions Park and Irish Avenue Park� As such, plans to
incorporate those amenities are under discussion by the City at this
time�
Recreation in Community Parks
The following is a list of Community Parks that have land that has
recently been acquired or have opportunities for enhanced amenities:
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Irish Avenue Park
Irish Avenue Park is currently a passive community park� The park
is largely prairie open space with several looped nature trails� The
trail surface is grass/dirt/gravel and has limited improvements� Winter
use includes cross country skiing� The property is accessible from
a parking lot off Irish Avenue� An electric remote-control car track,
maintained by volunteers and users, is available for public use near
the parking area�
Purchasing a large tract of land in eastern Hugo was a long-standing
goal of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission� Before
the City acquired the property in 2010, it was the location of a
controversial gravel pit� Following cleanup of the site, the property
was purchased by the City and was immediately made available for
public use as a passive park�
Prior to the purchase of the property, the future uses of the property
as a park were outlined with residents� In the interim, the park is to
be used for passive recreation including hiking, allowing off-leash
dogs, horseback riding, archery hunting� In the future, facilities would
be constructed to provide residents with a large variety of recreation
options that include both active and passive recreation options� In a
2017 survey, Hugo residents stated that their top three preferred park
amenities for Irish Avenue Park are a pool, playground, and open
space�
Hanifl Fields Athletic Park/ Rice Lake Park
Hanifl Fields Athletic Park is an active community park that overlooks
the passive recreational areas of Rice Lake Park and Paul Hugo
Farms State Wildlife Management Area� It is also near Hugo Public
Works and the Rice Lake Centre community room� Facilities at
the park include up to 5 full sized soccer fields, off-street parking, a
large playground structure, and campfire pit. The large park building
includes the Hanifl Gathering Room and concession stand which are
available to rent� It also has a large outdoor covered pavilion adjacent
to the building and playground� It is suitable for large gatherings and
special events� A paved path wraps the park property�
Rice Lake Park is located 100 yards north of the active areas of Hanifl
Fields Athletic Park and Hugo Public Works� The park provides unique
opportunities for passive, nature oriented recreation�
The parks were formerly developed and used as private gun club
prior to being purchased for a future park and Public Works Facility�
Development of Hanifl Fields Athletic Park began in 2008 with
construction of the soccer fields and parking areas. The shelter and
playground were completed in 2010�
In the future, the park should be connected by trail to residential and
commercial areas in Hugo. A future phase of Hanifl Fields Athletic
Park may include an outdoor ice skating rink
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Lions Park
Lions Park is a centrally located community park and home to Hugo
Good Neighbor Days� It has a large picnic shelter, tennis/pickleball
courts, skate park, playground, ball fields, and grass open space. The
picnic shelter and garage is maintained and rented out by the Hugo
Lions Club� The park is near Hugo City Hall and the Hardwood Creek
Regional Trail�
Lions Park was the only public active recreation park in Hugo for many
years. There were once lit fields that attracted people from all over the
metro to see baseball games in Hugo� Lions Park was home to the
first playground in Hugo. The property was once the location of Hugo
City Hall and a water tower� Hugo City Hall has since been re-built on
property adjacent to Lions Park�
A master plan for the park was approved in 2015� Future re-
development is to include a large park pavilion with picnic spaces,
a warming house/ community room, and restrooms� Park amenities
would also include a community sports pad (for tennis, basketball,
Pickleball and more) open lawn spaces (for gatherings and sports),
an amphitheater, and event plaza/splash pad� The park would also
feature landscaped entry plazas at the corners as well as internal and
external trails�
Clearwater Creek Preserve
Clearwater Creek Preserve is a 105 acre passive community park
that provides unique opportunities for nature oriented recreation�
The park is currently used primarily for hiking and dog walking and
features an un-improved trail that follows Clearwater Creek� The
property was acquired in 2004 and has since been expanded with
adjacent development� The property has been used for storm water
management but also has recreational benefits. The park does not
currently have a master plan� The City’s general vision has been to
continue to offer passive park recreation at the park� Currently, there
is an improved access with parking at the south end of the park�
Trail connections from additional access points around the park are
anticipated�
Vehicular Circulation & Parking
• Main park access off of Fitzgerald, 147th & Finale Ave. N.
• Fitzgerald connects all the way through with the parking lot
designed to cut the flow / slow traffic.
• 90 Degree Parking along Upper 146th ST. N.
• Approximate total of 160-170 parking stalls.
Pedestrian Circulation
• Entry plaza spaces along corners to emphasize entering the
park
• Internal and external pedestrian loops.
Park Amenities
• Main Park Pavilion:
• Picnic Space
• Warming House / Community Room
• Restrooms
• Community Sports Pad:
• Tennis
• Basketball
• Pickleball
• Various Open Lawn Spaces (size and location)
• Active recreational amenities placed along perimeter of park.
SPLASH PAD EXAMPLES
PAVILION EXAMPLES
PLAYGROUND EXAMPLES
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Bernin Property
The City of Hugo owns a 24 acre property adjacent to Oneka Lake
Park on the south west corner of Oneka Lake, nicknamed the Bernin
Property� The Bernin Property is currently not open for public use but
will one day be home to a passive park� The
The property was acquired in 2002 from the Bernin family, who
operated a tree farm on the property� The park does not have a
master plan� The City’s vision has been to continue to offer passive
park recreation at the park�
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Parkland
Using the standards identified in the 2008 plan and benchmarking
metrics from the National Parks and Recreation Association (NPRA),
shows that Hugo provides a significant amount of parkland, but that
the location of parkland does not necessarily serve residents in future
buildout of the City�
City Parks
According to NRPA standards, there should be one neighborhood park
per 5,000 people within ½ - ¼ mile of their home, and one community
park per 15,000 people within 2 miles of the residents�
Hugo today provides more parks per capita than the minimum
recommended number of parks for the total population of
Hugo, however, the parks are not necessarily located within the
recommended service areas� Hugo would need a total of 3�3
neighborhood parks and 1�1 community parks to serve a population
of 16,900 (2020 population)� If the population grows to 29,000 by
2040, the City will need a total of 5�8 neighborhood parks and 1�9
community parks to meet the minimum NRPA standards for the entire
community� The City currently provides and manages 18 parks (13
neighborhood parks and 5 community parks), not including open
space and regional parks� While the overall acreage of parkland,
exceeds the standards set by the NRPA, not all neighborhoods have
neighborhood or community parks within the recommended service
areas� As population increases in each neighborhood, the City should
acquire parkland in those neighborhoods to serve populations within
each neighborhood�
The 2030 Comprehensive Plan identified locational criteria and facility
needs for Community Parks� Since 2008, the City has acquired land
in locations that meet the locational criteria identified in the 2030
Comprehensive Plan. A community park at Hanifl Fields with a multi-
purpose sports complex was constructed in 2011, the master planning
process for Lions Park in downtown has been completed, and the City
recently acquired land in Eastern Hugo for Irish Avenue Park� The
location of these parks meets the service area needs for the eastern
and southern parts of the City� However, the community is still lacking
a community park in the northwest corner of the City� Therefore, Map
xx – Neighborhood Service Areas, shows a Community Park Search
Area in the northwest corner of the City� It is the City’s policy that each
neighborhood should have parks that serve residents to this standard
and that neighborhood and community parks may meet the service
area need of the population� Table 6�5 – Parks Servicing Neighborhood
Service Areas shows the minimum number of parks needed to serve
the population in each neighborhood�
As noted previously, the NRPA is moving away from the minimum
standards of service, as findings indicate that each City has unique
needs� Therefore, if more parkland than the minimum standards is
required to serve the population in each neighborhood, the City may
acquire land that to meet this need�
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Table 6-5 Parks Servicing Neighborhood Service Areas
Neighborhood
Parks Serving the
Neighborhood
Total
Population of
Neighborhood
(U.S. Census Bureau,
2016)
Total Acres of
Park Land in Each
Neighborhood
Parks
Provided
Parks Needed to
serve existing
population
1 park / 5,000
people
Parks Needed
to serve 2040
population
1 park / 5,000
people
Minimum Number Parks
Needed to serve 2040
population and service area
1 park per ½ mile
Additional Parks
needed to serve
2040 Population?
NP-1 150 0 0 0 1 1-3 Yes
NP-2 17 0 0 0 1 1-3 Yes
NP-3 153 0 0 0 1 2-3 Yes
NP-4
Lions Park*
Frog Hollow Park
Heritage Ponds Park
4,215 46�7 3 1 1�2 1-3 No
NP-5
Arbre Park
Aspire Park
Val Jean Park
Victor Square
Clearwater Creek
Preserve*
McCollar Park
Cove Park
1,840 115�27 7 0 1 1-3 No
NP-6 Tower Park
Oak Shore Park 1,329 11�2 2 0 1 1-3 No
NP-7 Beaver Ponds Park 990 15 1 0 1 1-3 Maybe
NP-8 1,508 0 0 0 1 1-3 Yes
NP-9 Diamond Point Park 1,222 12�6 1 0 1 1-3 No
NP-10 Oneka Lake Park 1,685 10�3 1 0 1 1-3 Yes
NP-11 102 0 0 0 1 1-3 Yes
NP-12 163 0 0 0 1 1-3 Yes
Eastern Hugo
Rice Lake Park*
Hanifl Fields Athletic
Park*
Irish Avenue Park*
3,171 195 3 0 N/A N/A N/A
*Indicates Community Park� All others are Neighborhood Parks
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Trails are a critical component of the Hugo Parks system and beloved by the residents� Table 6-7 –
Description of Major Trails and Greenways provides a description of trails that currently exist in the
community� Today, trails owned and maintained by the City are primarily constructed along roadways
because trail development along roadways allows for reduced construction costs, land that is more easily
acquired due to high availability of sufficient right-of-way and landowner acceptance of trails that are
integrated with the roadway system�
However, residents have expressed a strong need for a variety of trails that connect parks and natural
areas� They want trails where they can walk, hike, cross country ski and ride horses� Trails along roads are
not suitable for all trail users, therefore, there is a need for Greenways in the City� As neighborhoods grow
and new roads are constructed trails will continue to be developed� Table 6-6 – Total Mileage of City and
Regional Existing and Proposed Trails shows the total mileage of trails in the City�
Table 6-7 Description of Major Trails and Greenways
Trail Name
Description
Also See Map xx Trail Type Status (Existing / Proposed)
City Trails
Oneka Parkway City Trail North / south alignment along Oneka Parkway� Connects residential areas to commercial areas near Frenchman Road Trail Existing with planned future
connections�
159th Street/ Heritage Parkway City Trail East / west alignment from western border of Hugo to Hwy 61� Connects residents to Oneka Elementary, Hardwood Creek
Trail, and surrounding residential neighborhoods�Trail Existing with planned future
connections�
Oneka Lake Boulevard East / west alignment from Highway 61 to Green Ave� Connects residents to Hugo Elementary, Hardwood Creek Trail, and
surrounding residential neighborhoods�Trail Existing with planned future
connections�
Clearwater Creek City Trail Follows Clearwater Creek east / west through the Victor Gardens and Clearwater Cove neighborhoods� Connects residents
surrounding residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and nearby parks�
Greenway /
Trail
Existing with planned future
connections�
Europa Trail/ Fable Hill Parkway City
Trail
East / west and north / south on Fable Hill Parkway and Europa Trail� Connects residents to Clearwater Creek Preserve,
other nearby parks, Bald Eagle Lake and surrounding residential neighborhoods�Trail Existing with planned future
connections�
Fenway Boulevard Trail North/ south alignment along Fenway Boulevard� Connects residential areas to commercial areas and parks�Trail Existing with planned future
connections�
Flay Avenue Trail North/ south alignment along Flay Avenue and other roads� Connects residential areas to parks� Trail Existing with planned future
connections�
Table 6-6 Total Mileage of City and Regional Existing and
Proposed Trails
Existing City
Trails (miles)
Existing
Regional
Trails (miles)
Proposed
Regional
Trail (miles)
City
Proposed
Trail (miles)
Total (miles)
12�1 5�2 7�7 69�5 94�5
Hardwood Creek Regional Trail
• Part of North Star Bicycle Route (US Bicycle Route 41)
that extends from the State Capitol to Canada
• Aligned with Rush Line corridor, designated for a future
commuter rail or rapid bus service line
• Informational Kiosks and Rest stops at City Hall and
170th Street
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Trail Name
Description
Also See Map xx Trail Type Status (Existing / Proposed)
Regional Trails
Glacial Hills Regional Trail
In Washington County Regional trail search corridor within Hugo� Proposed east / west alignment along CSAH 4, east of TH 61 to the Washington
County border�
Final
alignment to
be determined�
Proposed trail
Hardwood Creek Regional Trail Located along the west side of Highway 61 from 140th Street to beyond Hugo’s northern border� Future extension planned
to Hugo’s southern border� Connects trail users to other local trails and parks, natural areas, residential neighborhoods,
commercial areas of Hugo to neighboring Forest Lake Trail
Existing with planned future
connections�
Central Greenway Regional Trail
In Washington County Regional trail search corridor near Hugo� North / south alignment east of Hugo along County Road 15 through the middle of
Washington County
Final
alignment to
be determined�
Proposed trail
Lake Links Regional Trail
In Washington & Ramsey Counties
Planned regional trail near Hugo� Future connections proposed between Bruce Vento Regional Trail and the Gateway State
Trail� Trail Existing with planned future
connections�
Chain of Lakes - Otter Lake Regional
Trail In Anoka County Regional trail search corridor near Hugo�
Final
alignment to
be determined�
Proposed trail
Bruce Vento Regional Trail
In Ramsey County Planned regional trail near Hugo� Proposed connection to Hardwood Creek Trail� Trail Existing with planned future
connections�
Frenchman Road Trail / Central Anoka
County Regional Trail
East / west alignment connecting to Hardwood Creek Trail along Frenchman Road
Connects Hugo to Centerville, Lino Lakes, and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park�Trail Existing trail
Bunker Hills / Chain of Lakes Regional
Trail Connects trail users from Hugo to Lino Lakes via the Central Anoka County Regional Trail�Greenway /
Trail Existing trail
State Trail
Gateway State Trail Located roughly two miles southeast of the City� Access provided via Bruce Vento Regional Trail and Lake Links Regional
Trail� Greenway Existing trail
Browns Creek State Trail Located roughly nine miles southeast of Hugo� Connects trail users to Gateway State Trail and Stillwater via proposed Lake
Links Regional Trail� Greenway Existing trail
Trails and greenways will continue to be developed in the City when new roads are constructed and housing is developed. Trails will align with final location of road and greenway alignment will be determined as part of
a development project� Therefore, proposed trail connections may differ than what is shown on the Existing and Proposed Trails Map�
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Development Guidelines for
Parks, Trails, and Open Space
It is important to recognize that most new development will occur
in areas where municipal sewer and water area available� Hugo
can, therefore, expect a denser population and a higher demand
for neighborhood parks and trails in these urban areas of the
City� Hugo’s neighborhood parks should relate to residential
developments� The park system could also serve to buffer
incompatible land uses� For example, a park could help provide a
buffer between industrial development and residential development�
This section provides general guideline for park and trail location and
design�
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Developing City Parks
The City will follow the locational parameters of the NRPA for
neighborhood parks and community parks, as shown in Table 6�8
– NRPA Locational Criteria and Activities for Neighborhood and
Community Parks�
Neighborhood Park Boundaries and Community Park
Search Area
In 2008, the City identified Neighborhood Park Service Areas within
the MUSA based on physical barriers in the landscape� Based on
projected population, the neighborhood boundaries were updated in
2017 to better capture expected population growth in those areas�
Each neighborhood is approximately 1 square mile� Table 6-8 NRPA Locational Criteria and Activities for Neighborhood and Community Parks
Classifications # of people
Served
Service
Area Size*Typical Activities Location
Neighborhood Park 1 park / 5,000
people 1/4-1/2 Mile 5-20
Acres
Typically include a playground, athletic fields,
natural scenery, and picnic shelter�
In Urban Service Areas
defined by physical features
such as roads and water
bodies�
Community Park
1 park /
15,000
people
2 miles 20-200
Acres
May include facilities for hiking or other
passive recreation activities� May include
picnic shelters, large sports facilities or other
active recreation facilities that accommodate
significant gatherings.
Near natural amenities
Easily accessible off a major
road�
*Acreage may be distributed within a neighborhood or in the case of community parks, throughout the community� For example, a neighborhood may have two, 2 ½ acre parks
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Since the City still does not technically have a community park in
the northwest corner of the City, the Neighborhood Park Service
Area Map (Map also identifies a community park search area in
the northwest corner of the City� As noted previously, in this case
a community park or a neighborhood park could provide services
to the residents of this area� Generally, this location is appropriate
for a community park because of high regional access via County
Road 4, it offers the opportunity to take advantage of and protect
existing natural resources and is located near neighborhoods that
are projected to be more densely populated, thereby increasing the
demand for parks in that area of town�
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Development Design for Neighborhood and Community
Park Developmnet
It is the City’s goal to work with developers to provide ecologically
sensitive developments� Park dedication and construction of trails and
sidewalks is required to provide for the needs of the residents�
• Preserve and enhance high quality natural areas through
development�
• Obtain land using park dedication as development occurs� Only
suitable land is accepted for parks or trails� The City might
accept wetlands or other undevelopable land areas that could
be incorporated into the park system but dedication credit will
not be given for these areas�
• Require construction and dedication of trail corridors when the
land is developed�
• Require developments to incorporate greenways where
proposed� This could be done through site design, storm water
management, park land dedication, trail construction, or other
means of accommodating the greenway corridor�
• Encourage buffers around wetland and shoreland areas�
• Encourage preservation of trees and other significant natural
resources�
When locating parks within the neighborhoods, the City should refer to the following general guidelines for neighborhood and community park
development:
General Guidelines for Neighborhood and Community Park Development
1� Accept only suitable land as dedicated parkland� The City might accept some wetlands and undevelopable land areas that could be
incorporated into the park system but dedication credit will not be given for these areas�
2� Locate parks in areas where they can be expanded to accommodate future residential growth in the area�
3� Try to locate parks in a central area that provides safe and convenient access to all residents of the neighborhood service area�
4� Integrate trails and natural areas into the parks� Where wetlands exist, consider locating parks next to wetlands to expand the visual area
of the park�
5� Park land should preserve natural resources and wildlife corridors, preferably within the Greenway Corridor�
6� Trails or sidewalk connections should be provided between parks and neighborhoods and along wildlife and greenway corridors�
7� When locating parks, the City should balance walkability with population density�
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Horseshoe
Lake
Oneka Lake
Barker
Lake
Rice
Lake
Egg
Lake
Plaisted Lake
North
School
Section Lake
South
School
Section Lake
Sunset Lake
Long Lake
Round
Lake
Bald
Eagle
Lake
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122 nd S t NLYNCH RD NINTERSTATE 35EH a rd w o o d C re e k
Hardwood CreekClearwater Creek120th
159 th
Prairie
149thFrenchman
Forest141stElmcrest 170th
180th
122nd
157th
F oxhillHeritage
136thFanning
135th
150th
V a ljean FairoaksFerraraOneka LakeFrench
EuropaGoodviewTrailFalcon1 4 8 th
12
6th Fondant138thFinley
124th
E lmFinaleFitzgeraldGoodviewRosemary
158t h165th
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130th
140th
EthanJulyGreystoneGenevaGallivanEmerald FrancescaFenway B o u le v a r d Homestead147th
H adley146th
125th
Eur o paTrailF
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Isleton132nd 136thStreetKeller119th
121st
155th
1 2 9 t h Ker
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177th
152ndHarrow
JodyJeffreyFarnhamJaneroEvertonOnekaE mpress
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C osette
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Heat
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IrishFlay
HiloFio
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Upper H eatherHydeFabl e HillNeighborhood Park Service
Area
Community Park Search
Area
City Park
DNR Park
Undeveloped City Property
City Facility
School
Municipal Boundary
2040 MUSA Boundary
Parcel
Street
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Service Area Map
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1. Paul Hugo Farms WMA 15. Rice Lake Park
2. Lions Park 16. Oneka Lake Boat Launch
3. Beaver Ponds Park 17. Irish Avenue Park
4. Towe r Park 18. Cove Park
5. Frog Hollow Park 19. Aspire Park
6. Victor Squa re Park 20. Oneka Lake Park
7. Arbre Park 21. Bald Eagle Lake Access
8. Clearwater Creek Preserve 22. Bernin Property
9. Herita ge Ponds Park 23. Sunset Lake Access South
10. Val Jean Park 24. Sunset Lake Access North
11. McCollar Park 25. Goodview Property
12. Diamond Point Pa rk 26. Plaisted Property
13. Oak Shore Park 27. Property N orth of St. John's Cemetary
14. Hanifl Fields Athletic Park 28. 1920 School House Site
Map 6-4
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Developing Trails and Sidewalks
Trails and sidewalks serve many purposes� They are the recreational
connectors of the neighborhood and can provide opportunities for
traveling to school and work� While the culture has moved to cars
to provide the primary mode of transportation, trails and sidewalks
remain one of the most used parks amenity in communities�
People use trails for several purposes� Some use trails primarily
for transportation (traveling from a home to a school, park, or place
of business)� Others use trails for recreation (nature walks, cross-
country skiing, and horseback riding)� Although a trail can function
for transportation and recreation, transportation trails are mostly
concerned with getting trail users from one place to another safely
and efficiently. As a result, they often follow the road system. Trails
used primarily for transportation are identified as “trails” or “paved
shoulders” in this Comprehensive Plan�
Recreation trails, on the other hand, are mostly concerned with the
recreational experience of the user� These trails take advantage of a
variety of natural and cultural amenities� For example, they are often
found next to creeks, lakes, and woodlands. These trails are identified
as “Greenways” in this plan�
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General Guidelines for Greenway, Trail and Sidewalk Development
The following guidelines apply to Hugo's trail system:
1� Use the Existing and Proposed Trails Map (Map 6-5) as a general guide for trail development, but work with residents, landowners,
and developers in designing and constructing specific trails. This plan does not recommend acquiring land for trails through eminent
domain�
2� Provide trails that link important areas of the City� For example, provide trails that link major residential areas to schools, the
downtown area, parks, and regional trails�
3� Do not expect the City to design, fund, build, and maintain every trail in Hugo� Snowmobilers and equestrians, in particular, have
worked with private landowners to provide trails on private land and they should continue to do this� The City can help coordinate
planning efforts between the various organizations that are interested in developing trails in Hugo�
4� Design the trail system to be accessible to people with physical disabilities� Guidelines for developing accessible trails are available
from many sources, including the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources�
5� Provide trail loops of various lengths that allow users to return to their starting point without backtracking�
6� Although topography can add interest to a trail, avoid constructing trails in areas that will require extensive cut and fill.
7� Design and construct trails with proposed development� Do not wait until after development has already occurred�
8� Provide a maintenance program that ensures trails will be properly maintained� Poorly maintained trails are more of a liability than
an asset�
9� Trails should be planned to connect to other nearby regional trials and trails in other communities�
Sidewalks serve several purposes within a community, including
providing alternative transportation routes for individuals who choose
not to drive, provide safe routes for exercise, provide connections to
neighborhood parks and provide opportunities for neighbors to connect
with each other� The City should encourage sidewalks as part of new
developments within the urban area�
The City has completed an update to the existing Existing and
Proposed Trails Plan (see Map xx – Existing and Proposed Trails)�
This new plan shows the potential trail routes in the City that are
desired by the community�
Different trail types require different locational needs� Table 6-9
(Locational Criteria for Trail Types) provides guidance on the most
desirable locations for different trail types�
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Trail Types
In
Greenway
Corridor
Local
Street
(one
side)
Natural
Community
Near
Housing
Density
Along
Arterial /
Collector
roads
Urban Service
Area
Buffer
Between
Incompatible
Land Uses
Near Parks
Greenway (Paved)
Generally located in areas not along roadways as shown on the Existing
and Proposed Trails Map
X X X X X X
Trails
Located along-side roads shown on Existing and Proposed Trails Map X X X X X X X X
Sidewalk
Located along local streets in MUSA X X X X X X X
Paved Shoulder
The City will support paved shoulder trail development if required
by Washington County, however, it is generally not a desirable trail
development type in the City
X X X X X X
*This table is not intended to be prescriptive, rather, it is a recommendation on best practices in the City� There may be cases where locating a trail according to the table is not practical or feasible� Therefore, policy-makers should consider a variety of factors when considering how to locate
a new trail�
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Horseshoe
Lake
Oneka Lake
Barker
Lake
Rice
LakeEgg
Lake
Plaisted Lake
North
School
Section Lake
South
School
Section Lake
Sunset Lake
Long Lake
Round
Lake
Bald
Eagle
Lake
80TH ST E
122 nd S t NLYNCH RD NINTERSTATE 35E120th
159 th
Prairie
149thFrenchman
Forest141stElmcrest 170th
180th
122nd
157th
Fox hillHeritag e
136thFanning
135th
150th
ValjeanFairoaks
FerraraOneka LakeFrench
EuropaGoodviewTrailFalcon1 4 8 th
1 2 6th Fondant138th
128thFinley
124th
E lmFinaleFitzgeraldGoodviewRosemary
158t h165th
F
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untainFreelandGlenbrookFenwayEvergre e n
130th
140th
EthanJulyGreystoneGenevaGallivanEmerald FrancescaFenway B o u le v a r d Homestead147th
H adley146th
125th
Eur o paTrailF
r
e
edom137th
Isleton132nd 136thStreetKeller119th
121st
155th
1 2 9 t h Ker
r
yIlliesInwood175th
177th
152ndHarrow
JodyJeffreyFarnhamJaneroEvertonOnekaE mpress
Garden Educati o n
JardinVictorHugo145thV ictor
Cos etteEnfie ld
GreeneIngersollEgg Lake KeystoneHenna143rd
Heat
her151st
IrishFlay
HiloFiona
Upper H eatherHydeFabl e HillCity Park
DNR Park
Undeveloped City Property
Regional Trail - Existing
Regional Trail - Proposed
City Trail - Existing
City Trail - Proposed
Sidewalks
Municipal Boundary
2040 MUSA Boundary
Parcels
Open Water
Streams and Ditches
Street
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Miles
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Trails Map
NORTH
Glacial Hills Proposed Trail
Central Anoka County Regional Trail Hardwood CreekRegional TrailMap 6-5
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Chapter 7
Resiliency
A variety of factors such as natural or manmade disasters,
environmental and economic instability, and lack of community
cohesion test and define a City’s resiliency. Resilient communities
seek solutions to today’s problems and prepare for potential outcomes�
This chapter outlines how the City of Hugo is approaching resiliency
through disaster preparedness and proactive planning�
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Disaster Preparedness
Natural disasters are sudden and unpredictable� Extreme weather
events such as ice storms, extreme heat, tornados and floods can
have devastating effects on a community� To prepare, the City should
evaluate probable outcomes of these events and continually update
its emergency operations plan� The City should also ensure critical
infrastructure is backed-up where possible and will continue to function
in times of need� Guiding principles of the City’s approach to disaster
preparedness include:
• Ensuring swift, immediate response to disasters
• Provide fast and effective recovery efforts
• Promote measures to minimize or prevent effects of disasters
Protecting Critical
Infrastructure
Electricity
In addition to the physical damage caused by natural disasters,
energy supply is an important concern due to its critical role in urban
infrastructures� In the event of a natural disaster or cyber-attack, lack
of electricity could jeopardize systems that provide necessary services
like water, sewer, food and potentially vital heating or cooling� Hugo is
served by two electric providers, Xcel and Connexus, which provide
valuable redundancy in the City’s energy supply� In the event that
standard systems are down, it is important the City is well-trained to
respond and has back-up power sources in place� To accomplish this,
the City should:
• Regularly train City staff, first responders and maintenance
crews in disaster preparedness�
• Diversify energy supply and backup infrastructure with solar,
natural gas and gasoline generators�
• Evaluate the feasibility of backing-up critical infrastructure such
as wells, pumps and sewer lift stations with alternate power
sources such as the City’s existing natural gas network�
• Designate safe areas where the City’s portable generators
and emergency supplies will be located to provide continued
support to the public�
Diversifying the Energy Supply
Solar
Solar energy is an independent form of energy that demands less
of natural resources� This form of power can be stored and used in
times of need by Hugo residents, businesses and institutions, making
it a reliable alternate power source� Solar energy also adds to a
community’s resiliency by lessening its dependence on fossil fuels and
other finite energy sources. The dual benefits of solar energy makes
it an important resiliency element, thus the City should promote and
reduce barriers to its development through policy and goals:
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City of Hugo, Washington CountySolar Access Protection Goals
The following are the City’s goals for solar access protection:
• To ensure reasonable access to direct sunlight is available to all parcels so that alternative forms of
energy can be used to supplement or replace conventional forms of energy�
• To reduce maintenance and energy costs of public facilities and infrastructure�
Policies for Solar Access Protection
It is the city’s policy to:
1� Ensure existing levels of solar access are maintained in developed neighborhoods�
2� Encourage future site and building plans to maximize efforts to design for efficient use of solar energy
3� Evaluate and use where possible solar energy design elements for future public facilities and
infrastructure development�
4� Work with the League of Minnesota Cities, University of Minnesota Extension Services, Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency, Washington County, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities and other
agencies to develop programs that increase use of solar energy systems�
The City has adopted a solar ordinance to allow solar energy systems on individual homes and solar farms
in the Long Term Agricultural (LA), Agricultural (AG), Rural Residential (RR), and Future Urban Service
(FUS) Districts�
The gross solar generation potential and the gross solar rooftop generation potential are estimates of
how much electricity could be generated using existing technology and assumptions on the efficiency of
conversion� The Metropolitan Council estimates that the potential for solar in the community is shown in
Table 7�1and the locations where there is the most potential for solar generation is shown in Figure 7-1�
Gross Solar Potential is not an indication of suitability for the siting of solar in the community. It only indicates potential.
Table 7-1 Solar Potential in Hugo
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Cyber Security
With the increasing reliance on computers and wireless services for infrastructure and operational control, there is more risk of the City becoming
susceptible to cyber security threats� Hugo will continually evaluate strategies to mitigate cyber security threats and prepare for disaster
response�
Proactive Planning
Cities should remain in-tune with their economic, environmental and regional context through proactive planning� A holistic and forward-thinking
approach when managing development, resources, and community connections are important means of enforcing resiliency�
A guiding principal of the City as it implements proactive planning is the idea of being able to function independently and sustainably while
maintaining strong regional connections� The City of Hugo has become a highly regarded community due to its stewardship of water resources
and thoughtful community planning� The City should continue to implement these measures and build on its resiliency�
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Water Resources
Stormwater Stewardship
When it rains, stormwater collects on the landscape and recycles back
into the water supply� In urban environments this stormwater can have
a damaging effect on buildings and roads if it stays on the ground
for too long� As a result, storm sewers have played a vital role in the
development of cities by directing storm water away from infrastructure
and into surrounding waterbodies� This disruption to the hydrologic
cycle creates a number of problems for our water supply and the
health of the rivers, lakes and streams we rely on� As water issues
become more pressing, urban environments have begun to recognize
this untapped resource as a solution� The City of Hugo has been at the
forefront stormwater reuse in the state of Minnesota by irrigating large
portions of the City with stormwater instead of valuable drinking water�
This enforces the City’s resiliency in three ways:
1 Diversifying the Water Supply - By irrigating large portions within the City with stormwater, Hugo has reduced its costs and demands on
the drinking water supply� Stormwater reuse also allows more opportunity for stormwater to seep into the ground and replenish the aquifer –
which is important to Hugo because the community often relies on groundwater from wells� As water becomes an increasingly valuable and
debated resource throughout the nation, the ability to use alternative water resources will play a crucial role in ensuring the City can supply
enough safe drinkable water to the community�
2 Flood Control – As traditional urban environments develop, more roads, buildings and unpaved surfaces will route water into downstream
water bodies. Rivers, lakes and streams have a finite capacity and will flood when overwhelmed. The City of Hugo’s water reuse efforts
capture and utilize millions of gallons of stormwater each year before it reaches downstream water bodies� This frees up capacity in our rivers,
lakes and streams and reduces the risk of flooding.
3 Environmental Protection –Infiltration of stormwater into the ground serves two important functions: replenishing groundwater supply and
filtering out pollutants. When stormwater does not filter through the ground, it is full of contaminants when it reaches larger water systems.
As a result increased levels of phosphates, chlorides and other pollutants are compromising water quality throughout the world� By reusing
stormwater instead of discarding it, Hugo’s contribution to pollutants entering downstream water bodies is admirably minimal and creates
safer and more resilient water resources�
Stormwater reuse is one approach to finding innovative solutions to today’s problems. Hugo has played a role in shaping the conversation around
this practice and should continue to educate and reduce barriers to its implementation� As a resiliency tactic, stormwater reuse proves many
benefits and is becoming an increased priority in the City. Hugo should develop policy and incentives for stormwater reuse in new development
projects, and continue its efforts to retrofit existing systems.
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Community and Economic Cohesion
The physical structure of a City also influences resiliency. A holistic understanding of a community’s character, goals, and regional context will
guide strong planning and facilitate cohesion among community and economic realms� Community and economic cohesion occur when a City’s
residential and business communities have the resources necessary to support each other and succeed� This would not be possible without
strong partnerships and thoughtful planning� To accomplish this, the City should incorporate the following into its planning of community and
economic growth:
• Plan for future transit and multimodal oriented development�
• Increase walkability and expand trail connections�
• Develop streets with multiple functions and experiential opportunities�
• Create desirable spaces through place-making efforts�
• Coordinate transportation with regional job clusters�
• Establish/encourage design standards that complement the community’s character�
• Conserve historic and natural resources�
• Implement green infrastructure and energy conservation�
• Discourage development in hazardous zones�
• Brand the community�
• Think beyond community boundaries�
• Build partnerships�
• Do what is feasible and not premature
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Chapter 8
Transportation
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The purpose of this Transportation Plan is to set a multimodal transportation vision for the City of Hugo through the year 2040� The transportation
system in Hugo generally operates well today� The City’s multimodal transportation system includes facilities for vehicles, freight, walking,
bicycling and transit� Facilities are operated by a number of agencies, including the City of Hugo, Washington County, the Minnesota Department
of Transportation (MnDOT)�
As the owners of the transportation network in Hugo (i�e� City of Hugo, Washington County and MnDOT) advance their respective Capital
Improvement Programs (CIPs), this Plan is intended to serve as an important resource and reference in establishing priorities and advancing
transportation projects for implementation� Advancing these projects from a planning to implementation phase will require collaborative
discussions among the City, County, MnDOT, adjacent communities, Metropolitan Council, residents and others to conduct traffic studies, finalize
designs, preserve rights-of-way, obtain environmental clearances and leverage necessary financial resources.
Effective transportation planning is an important part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan� Residents must be provided with transportation facilities
and services which meet mobility needs in an efficient and safe manner. Transportation facilities, at the same time, need to be planned and
constructed so as to limit negative social, environmental, and aesthetic impacts to the greatest degree feasible� In addition, residents who cannot
or choose not to drive need to have transportation options to meet their daily needs�
This transportation chapter has been prepared in compliance with State of Minnesota Statutes and applicable Metropolitan Council guidelines� As
part of this Plan, the City has reviewed existing and future conditions for each mode and identified safety, operations, and network improvements
that will be important to address over the 2040 planning horizon. Goals, objectives and specific strategies have been identified collaboratively
by the City, Washington County, MnDOT and citizens within the framework of Metropolitan Council requirements� The vision and associated
strategies outlined in this Plan were established by considering existing and forecasted conditions, City of Hugo priorities, regional travel patterns
and a variety of other factors�
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Transportation Glossary
CIP: Capital Improvement Plan – five-year plan for capital investments
in the transportation system and in other capital assets owned by the
City (equipment, buildings, etc�)�
CR: County Road – county-owned roadway that does not receive
State funding�
Critical Crash Rate: Statistical indicator of a safety problem at
a location� If crash rates at a location are above the critical crash
rate, it indicates that the location has a crash rate that is statistically
significant compared to similar roadways.
CSAH: County State Aid Highway – county-owned roadway that
receives State Aid funding�
MnDOT: Minnesota Department of Transportation�
RBTN: Regional Bicycle Transportation Network – existing and
planned regional bicycle network established by the Metropolitan
Council�
TH: Trunk Highway – State highway owned and operated by MnDOT�
TPP: Transportation Policy Plan – Regional transportation plan for
the Twin Cities metropolitan region, developed by the Metropolitan
Council�
Objectives
There are three primary objectives of this Transportation chapter:
1� To provide a guidance document for City staff and elected
officials regarding the planning and implementation of effective
transportation facilities and systems over the planning horizon�
2� To give private citizens and businesses background on
transportation issues and allow them to be better informed
regarding the City’s decision-making on transportation issues�
3� To communicate to other government agencies Hugo’s
perspectives and intentions regarding transportation planning
issues�
The preparation of the document also has provided stakeholders with
the opportunity to have input into the transportation planning process.
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Transportation Planning Context
Transportation facilities should effectively serve land uses which the
City supports and/or anticipates� The remainder of this chapter was
prepared with the goal of supporting the land-use vision identified
and discussed in Chapter x� Other aspects of the planning context
are studies that the City has performed such as the Downtown
Redevelopment Study, the County Road 8 Corridor Plan, and the TH
61 Corridor Plan�
A key aspect of transportation planning is effective coordination
between different governmental agencies as transportation authorities�
In the case of Hugo, this includes the Metropolitan Council, Mn/
DOT, Washington County, and neighboring communities� As part of
the process of preparing this transportation chapter, transportation
planning documents prepared by other agencies were reviewed and
considered� This included the following:
• Metropolitan Council 2040 Transportation Policy Plan
• MnDOT Statewide Transportation Plan
• Washington County Transportation Plan
• Anoka County Transportation Plan
• Transportation plans of adjacent communities (Lino Lakes,
Forest Lake, Grant, and White Bear Township)
• TH 61 Corridor Memorandum of Understanding
Previous Transportation Plan
The previous Hugo Transportation Plan was prepared in 2008� The
work included as part of this chapter has used that document as a
base�
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Summary of Regional Strategies
cannot be greatly reduced under even the increased revenue scenario�
Under both scenarios, proposed investments are focused on areas
of the metro with the greatest existing and future challenges and
anticipated growth�
Hugo is classified by the Metropolitan Council under the Emerging
Suburban Edge and Diversified Rural community designation.
Emerging Suburban Edge communities are in the early stages of
transitioning into urbanized levels of development�
Emerging Suburban Edge communities are expected to plan for
forecasted population and household growth at average densities
of at least three to five units per acre for new development and
redevelopment� They are expected to target opportunities for more
intensive development near regional transit investments at densities
and in a manner articulated in the 2040 Transportation Policy Plan�
Diversified Rural communities include large-lot residential, clustered
housing, hobby farms and agricultural uses� They have an anticipated
growth not to exceed forecasts and in patterns that do not exceed four
units per 40 acres� They are also expected to manage land uses to
prevent the premature demand for extension of urban services, and so
that existing service levels will meet service needs�
The TPP does not include any planned regional transit investments in
Hugo�
The TPP is guided by the following goals:
• Transportation system stewardship: Sustainable
investments in the transportation system are protected by
strategically preserving, maintaining, and operating system
assets�
• Safety and Security: The regional transportation system is
safe and secure for all users�
• Access to Destinations: People and businesses prosper
by using a reliable, affordable, and efficient multimodal
transportation system that connects them to destinations
throughout the region and beyond�
• Competitive Economy: The regional transportation system
supports the economic competitiveness, vitality, and
prosperity of the region and State�
• Healthy Environment: The regional transportation system
advances equity and contributes to communities’ livability
and sustainability while protecting the natural, cultural, and
developed environments�
• Leveraging Transportation Investment to Guide Land
Use: The region leverages transportation investments to
guide land use and development patterns that advance the
regional vision of stewardship, prosperity, livability, equity,
and sustainability�
This plan has been prepared to be consistent with the regional
transportation strategies outlined in the Metropolitan Council 2040
Transportation Policy Plan (TPP)� The TPP is a regional plan that
evaluates the existing transportation system, identifies transportation
challenges to the region, and sets regional goals, objectives, and
priorities to meet the transportation needs of current residents while
accommodating the region’s anticipated growth� The TPP also guides
local agencies in coordinating land use and transportation and
establishes regional performance measures and targets�
Funding is a key constraint that is acknowledged in the TPP� Current
transportation revenue will not meet the region’s transportation needs
through 2040� As a result, the TPP includes two long-term investment
scenarios: a fiscally-constrained scenario that identifies projects
anticipated to be funded based on current revenue projections, and
an increased revenue scenario that identifies project priorities should
additional transportation funding become available�
Under the current fiscally constrained revenue scenario, the TPP is
focused on operations and maintenance of the existing transportation
system� Investments in highway mobility and access are limited to
those projects that address multiple TPP goals and objectives�
The increased revenue scenario would allow additional investments
in operations and maintenance, as well as regional mobility, access,
safety, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements� However, congestion
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Existing Roadway System
The sections below provide information about the existing roadway
system in Hugo, including existing number of lanes, existing roadway
jurisdiction, existing functional classification, existing traffic, existing
safety, and access management� This chapter also includes summary
recommendations from recent plans and corridor studies� The City
of Hugo within the regional roadway network is depicted on Figure
8-1� Important regional roadways which pass through or adjacent to
the City are: I-35E and Trunk Highway (TH) 61� Communities which
are adjacent to Hugo are: Forest Lake, White Bear Lake, White Bear
Township, Lino Lakes, May Township, and Grant�
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Functional Classification
The functional classification system groups roadways into classes based on roadway function and purpose.
Functional classification is based on both transportation and land use characteristics, including roadway
speeds, access to adjacent land, connection to important land uses, and the length of trips taken on the
roadway�
Four classes of roadways are included in the seven-county metropolitan area functional classification
system: principal arterials, minor arterials, collector streets, and local streets� Figure 8-2 shows the existing
functional classification of each road in the City of Hugo. The following sections describe each functional
class in greater detail and indicate which roadways fall into each classification.
The functional classification system organizes a roadway and street network that distributes traffic from
local neighborhood streets to collector roadways, then to minor arterials and ultimately the principal
arterial system� Roads are placed into categories based on the degree to which they provide access to
adjacent land and mobility for through traffic. Functional classification gives an indication of the relative
hierarchy of roadways in the transportation network�
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Principal Arterials
Principal arterials are roadways that provide the greatest level of
mobility and access control� Within the metropolitan area, the great
majority of principal arterials are under MnDOT jurisdiction� Principal
arterials are typically Interstate highways or other state or US freeways
or expressways� These facilities are intended to serve trips greater
than eight miles and express transit trips� Spacing of principal arterials
varies within developing areas of the metropolitan area� Typically,
these facilities are spaced between two and six miles apart� These
facilities connect regional business and commercial concentrations,
transportation terminals, and large institutions within the metropolitan
area� Principal arterials also connect to other cities, regions, and states
outside of the metropolitan area�
Principal arterials are intended to maintain average speeds of 40
mph during peak traffic periods. To maintain mobility and speeds on
principal arterials, land access and transportation system connections
are limited� There is little to no direct land access from principal
arterials� Intersections are limited to interstate freeways, other principal
arterials, and “A” Minor arterials� Access points are typically grade-
separated or controlled with a signal and are spaced one to two miles
apart�
One existing principal arterial is located adjacent to the City of Hugo�
As part of the interstate highway system, I35E runs adjacent to the
west boarder in the City of Lino Lakes, connecting the city to the rest
of the metropolitan area, state, and nation� The 2040 Transportation
Policy Plan does not propose any additional principal arterials within
the City�
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Minor Arterials
Minor arterials maintain a focus on mobility, but provide more land
access than principal arterials� Minor arterials are intended to serve
trips of four to eight miles in length� Within developing areas of the
metro, these facilities are spaced between one and two miles apart�
Minor arterials connect cities and towns within the region and link to
regional business and commercial concentrations� Access points
along minor arterials are generally atgrade and typically controlled with
signals or stop signs�
During peak traffic, minor arterials in developing areas are intended to
maintain 30 mph average speeds� As a result, transportation system
connections are limited to interstate freeways, other principal arterials,
other minor arterials, collectors, and some local streets� Land access
is limited to concentrations of commercial and industrial land uses�
The Metropolitan Council has established a system of “A” Minor and
“Other” arterials� “A” Minor arterials are eligible for federal funding
administered by the Metropolitan Council�
The Metropolitan Council has further split “A” Minor arterials into four types, described below:
• Relievers: Arterials located parallel to congested principal arterials� The purpose of “A” Minor Relievers is to provide additional capacity in
congested corridors�
• Augmenters: Arterials that supplement the principal arterials system within urban centers and urban communities�
• Expanders: Arterials that supplement principal arterials in less-densely developed areas of the metro area�
• Connectors: Arterials that provide connections between rural towns and connect rural areas with the principal arterial system�
Table 8-1 summarizes the “A” Minor Arterial roadways within Hugo:
Table 8-1 “A” Minor Arterials
Roadway From To Type
TH 61 Southern City Limit 170th St (CSAH 4)Expander
TH 61 170th St (CSAH 4)Northern City Limit Connector
Frenchman Rd (CSAH 8) Western City Limit TH 61 Connector
170th St (CSAH 4)TH 61 Eastern City Limit Connector
120th St/122nd St (CSAH 7)Southern City Limit Eastern City Limit Connector
Keystone Ave (CSAH 9)122nd St (CSAH 7)Southern City Limit Connector
“Other” Arterials (formerly known as “B” Minor Arterials) have a similar focus on mobility above land access� These roadways connect major traffic generators in the region� “Other” Arterials are
not eligible for federal funding� Currently there are no “Other” Arterials within Hugo�
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Collectors
Major and minor collector roadways provide linkages to larger
developments and community amenities� They generally do not
link communities to one another� Collector roadways generally
favor access to the system over mobility, but try to balance the two
competing needs� These roadways are generally lower speed than
the principal or minor arterial routes� They are usually owned and
operated by cities, although counties operate some of these facilities�
Within the City of Mahtomedi, one major collector roadway is owned
and operated by the City of Hugo� Collectors are intended to serve
trips of one to four miles in length� Collectors link minor arterials, other
collectors, and local streets�
Major collectors typically serve higher density residential areas and
concentrations of commercial and industrial land uses� These facilities
tend to serve longer trips than minor collectors� Minor collectors
serve fewer trips than major collectors and typically link lower density
residential and commercial land uses� The Major and Minor collectors
within the City of Hugo are summarized in Table 8-2�
Table 8-2 Major and Minor Collectors
Roadway From To Type
137th St / 140th St / Isleton Ave / 130th St / Jody Ave (CSAH 8)TH 61 122nd St (CSAH 7)Major Collector
170th St (CSAH 4) Western City Limit TH 61 Minor Collector
Jeffrey Ave / 152nd St / Keystone Ave / Keller Ave (CR 57) 170th St (CSAH 4)122nd St (CSAH 7)Minor Collector
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Local Roadways
The primary function of local roadways is land access� Local roadways
are all roadways that are not arterials or collectors� Local roadways
connect individual land parcels with other local roadways and
collectors� Trips on local roadways are typically less than two miles
and speeds are typically low� Local roadways are under the jurisdiction
of the City of Hugo�
Planned Functional Classification
Several functional classification changes are recommended in
response to changes in traffic patterns, development patterns, and
increased population and employment in the City� Planned functional
classification changes are listed below in Table 8-3.
Figure 8-3 provides a map illustrating the planned 2040 Functional
Classification system for the City of Hugo.
Table 8-3 Planned Functional Classification Changes
Roadway From To Change
170th Street (CR 4)TH 61 I-35E Minor Collector to “A” Minor Arterial
Connector (1)
Ingersoll Ave / 155th St / Irish Ave 170th St (CSAH 4)140th St (CSAH 8)Local Street to Major Collector
157th St / Oneka Lake Blvd / 147th St Ingersoll Ave TH 61 Local Street to Major Collector
147th St / Rosemary Way TH 61 Elmcrest Ave Local Street to Major Collector
Oneka Pkwy Frenchman Rd (CSAH 8)Northern City Limit Local Street to Major Collector
Goodview Ave Southern City Limit 170th St (CSAH 4)Local Street to Minor Collector
Finley Ave 159th St Northern City Limit Local Street to Minor Collector
Oneka Pkwy 140th St Frenchman Rd (CSAH
8)Local Street to Minor Collector
Fenway Blvd 130th St Frenchman Rd (CSAH
8)Local Street to Minor Collector
Elmcrest Ave Frenchman Rd (CSAH 8)Northern City Limit Local Street to Minor Collector
165th St Ingersoll Ave Elmcrest Ave Local Street to Minor Collector
159th St TH 61 Oneka Pkwy Local Street to Minor Collector
Heritage Pkwy Oneka Pkwy Elemcrest Ave Local Street to Minor Collector
140th St TH 61 Western City Limit Local Street to Minor Collector
130th St Goodview Ave Fenway Blvd Local Street to Minor Collector
125th St Goodview Ave TH 61 Local Street to Minor Collector
(1) With the future interchange identified by Anoka County at I-35E� This roadway will provide an important connection to the freeway system from northern Washington County� The City
anticipates working with Mn/DOT, Washington County, and Anoka County on these proposed changes�
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Principal Arterial
A Minor Expander
A Minor Connector
Major Collector
Minor Collector
Hugo
Regional Park
Wetlands
Lakes
Railroads
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Rice Lake
Oneka Lake
North School Section Lake
Egg Lake
Sunset Lake
South School Section Lake
Horseshoe Lake
Round Lake
Long Lake
Barker Lake
Fish Lake
Goggins Lake
Lake Plaisted
Manning Lake
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Forest Blvd165th St N
1 2 2 n d S t N
132nd St NHomestead Ave N140th St N
Goodview Ave N125th St N Keystone Ave NLynch Rd N152nd St N Jeffrey Ave NIngersoll Ave NIrish Ave N157th St N
Ironwood Ave NFenway Blvd147th St NHenna Ave N130th St N
Frenchman Rd N Harrow Ave NEthan Ave N1 4 7 t h S t N
Flay Rd NFenway Ave NEuropa Ave NHilo Ave N120th St N
157th St N
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Hugo
Regional Park
Wetlands
Lakes
Railroads
Principal Arterial
A Minor Expander
A Minor Connector
Major Collector
Minor Collector
Future Roadway
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Jurisdictional Classification
Roadways are classified on the basis of which level of government
owns and has jurisdiction over the given facility� The three levels of
government that have involvement are the State of Minnesota (Mn/
DOT), Washington County, and the City of Hugo� Mn/DOT owns/
maintains the Trunk Highway (TH) system and Washington County
the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) and County Road (CR) system�
The City owns/maintains the local streets, including Municipal State
Aid (MSA) streets.
Figure 8-4 provides a map depicting the jurisdictional classification
of the overall roadway network serving Hugo and its residents and
businesses�
Municipal State Aid Streets
Cities in Minnesota with populations greater than 5,000 are eligible
to receive Municipal State Aid (MSA) funding from the state Highway
User Tax Distribution Fund� The basic purpose of this program
is to help local governments construct and maintain collector and
arterial roadways which have consistent design standards and which
are well integrated into the overall network of collector and arterial
roadways� The State Aid system typically consists of a maximum of
20% of the City’s roadway mileage. The State Aid office of MnDOT
has established clearly defined design requirements for MSA streets.
These requirements ensure that capacity, operational, and safety
goals are met in a uniform manner from community to community, and
that street systems are well coordinated with each other�
Based on State Statute, Sections 169�80 and 169�87, MnDOT does
not allow cities to restrict truck traffic on MSA streets.
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Rice Lake
Oneka Lake
North School Section Lake
Egg Lake
Sunset Lake
South School Section Lake
Horseshoe Lake
Round Lake
Long Lake
Barker Lake
Fish Lake
Goggins Lake
Lake Plaisted
Manning Lake
170th St N
Forest Blvd165th St N
1 2 2 n d S t N
132nd St NHomestead Ave N140th St N
Goodview Ave N125th St N Keystone Ave NLynch Rd N152nd St N Jeffrey Ave NIngersoll Ave NIrish Ave N157th St N
Ironwood Ave NFenway Blvd147th St NHenna Ave N130th St N
Frenchman Rd N Harrow Ave NEthan Ave N1 4 7 t h S t N
Flay Rd NFenway Ave NEuropa Ave NHilo Ave N120th St N
157th St N
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U.S. Highway (MNDOT)
Railroads
Lakes
Wetlands
Regional Park
Hugo
Washington County Roads
Hugo Municipal Streets
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Existing Roadway Capacity and
Safety
Roadway capacity and roadway safety are two key indicators of how
well the roadway system is meeting the City’s transportation needs�
The sections below provide information to better understand capacity
and safety issues within the City of Hugo�
Existing Roadway Capacity
A roadway’s capacity indicates how many vehicles may use a roadway
before it experiences congestion� Capacity is largely dependent upon
the number of lanes� Table 8-4 below lists planning-level thresholds
that indicate a roadway’s capacity� Additional variation (more or less
capacity) on an individual segment is influenced by a number of
factors including: amount of access, type of access, peak hour percent
of traffic, directional split of traffic, truck percent, opportunities to pass,
and amount of turning traffic, the availability of dedicated turn lanes,
parking availability, intersection spacing, signal timing and a variety of
other factors�
Table 8-4 Planning Level Roadway Capacity
Facility Type Daily Two-Way Volume
Lower Threshold Higher Threshold
Arterials
Two-lane undivided 10,000 12,000
Two-lane divided or three-lane undivided 15,000 17,000
Four-lane undivided 18,000 22,000
Four-lane divided or five-lane undivided 28,000 32,000
Freeways
Four-lane freeway 60,000 80,000
Six-lane freeway 90,000 120,000
Eight-lane freeway or higher Calculated on a segment by segment basis
Source: FHWA Highway Capacity Manual and WSB Experience from Previous Projects
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Existing Capacity Problems on Arterial Roads
At the planning level, capacity problems are identified by comparing
the existing number of lanes with current traffic volumes. Table 8-5
illustrate the existing number of lanes on arterial roadways within the
City� Figure 8-5 illustrates existing traffic volumes on Principal Arterial,
A-Minor Arterials and other significant roadways within the City.
As shown in the table, no arterial roadway located within or adjacent
to the City have more than four lanes� All other arterial roadways have
four or fewer lanes� TH 61 is the only roadway that transition between
two lanes and three lanes (one travel lane in each direction with a
dedicated left-turn lane)� All City of Hugo existing volumes are below
or within the planning level capacity thresholds shown in Table 8-4,
however, some congestion does occur along some primary routes,
such as TH 61, due to operational constraints at intersections�
Table 8-5 Existing number of lanes on arterial roads
Functional Classification Roadway Name Location Number of
Lanes
“A” Minor Expander TH 61 Southern City Limit to 170th St (CSAH 4)2 - 3
“A” Minor Connector TH 61 170th St (CSAH 4) to Northern City Limit 2
“A” Minor Connector Frenchman Rd (CSAH 8)Western City Limit to TH 61 4
“A” Minor Connector 170th St (CSAH 4)TH 61 to Eastern City Limit 2
“A” Minor Connector 120th St/ 122nd St (CSAH 7)Southern City Limit to Eastern City Limit 2
“A” Minor Connector Keystone Ave (CSAH 9)122nd St (CSAH 7) to Southern City Limit 2
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Existing Safety and Operational Issues
The primary issue locations are identified below:
Trunk Highway System Congestion
Peak-period congestion occurs on nearly all the trunk highway
segments passing or adjacent to the City� This includes I-35E and TH
61. Current traffic volume on TH 61 ranges from 9,000 north of 170th
Street (CR4/CSAH 4) to 10,300 between 170th Street (CR4/CSAH
4) and Frenchman Road (CSAH 8) to 13,700 south of Frenchman
Road (CSAH 8)� With the number of access locations, together with
the traffic volume levels, this roadway is approaching the need for
expansion to a four-lane facility� In addition to the mainline congestion,
queuing at existing signalized and un-signalized intersections provides
a source of localized congestion on the City street system. Specific
intersections along TH 61 that have been identified as having either
existing issues or where potential issues are anticipated include:
• 145th/146th Street
• 152nd Street
• 165th Street
North/South – East/West Collector Street Network
Currently, there is not an adequate system of north/south or east/west
collector streets to support the arterial street network. Specifically, this
system is needed in the developing area between I-35E and just east
of TH 61 within the 2040 urban service boundary� A fragmented street
network is in place that can be completed to provide this roadway
network� These roadways include:
• Elmcrest Avenue (shared roadway with Lino Lakes)
• Oneka Parkway/Everton Avenue
• Fenway Boulevard
• Goodview Avenue
• 159th Street/Heritage Parkway
• 147th Street
• 140th Street
• 125th Street
The completion of this collector street network would provide relief to
the local street network, provide additional options for motorists, and
minimize cut-through traffic on local streets.
TH 61 Corridor Planning
The City, Washington County (Transportation and Regional Rail
Authority), and MnDOT have developed a corridor plan for Highway
61 within the City limits� The corridor plan includes a multi-modal
cross section to accommodate an expanded roadway, pedestrian/
bicycle trail, and transit� The plan includes a preliminary cross section,
alignment, right-of-way needs, access management, and potential
traffic signal locations. The City, County, and Mn/DOT have entered
into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) identifying access
locations and plan details for the corridor�
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CR 4/CSAH 4 Corridor Planning
MnDOT, Anoka County, and Washington County long-term plans
include an interchange to be located at County Road 4 and I-35E
to replace the current overpass� This has shaped the City’s vision
for the northern portion of the City located along the corridor from a
land-use perspective� It will be important that the City develop a long-
range corridor plan for CR 4/CSAH 4 to include right-of-way, roadway
section, and access management considerations�
Elmcrest Avenue
Elmcrest Avenue is a shared roadway with the City of Lino Lakes� The
roadway continues to the north of the City to Highway 97 within Forest
Lake/Columbus� With a minor realignment to the north of County
Road 14 (Anoka County), the roadway could serve as a connection
between Ramsey County Road J in White Bear Township and Highway
97� A plan for this roadway, including right-of-way, cross-section,
alignment, and jurisdictional considerations should be developed
between Washington and Anoka County, along with Lino Lakes, Forest
Lake, Columbus, and White Bear Township�
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Access Management
The purpose of access management is to provide adequate access to
adjacent land development while maintaining acceptable traffic flow on
higher level roadways� Management consists of carefully controlling
the spacing and design of public street intersections and private
access points to the public roadway system� Arterials, being designed
for higher speed, longer distance trips, generally have reduced
or restricted access, while local streets can accommodate much
greater access� Collector roadways fall in between arterials and local
roadways regarding the amount of access that is permitted�
The agency with jurisdiction over a roadway sets access management
guidelines� Access to TH 61 must meet MnDOT access management
guidelines and is permitted subject to conditions� The City worked with
MnDOT and Washington County to establish a Category 7, Specific
Area Access Management Plan for the TH 61 corridor within the City�
Table 8-6 shows the MnDOT Access Management Guidelines tables�
Based on existing development conditions, additional direct access to
TH 61 is generally discouraged�
Table 8-6 MnDOT Access Management Manual (Table 3.1 – Summary of Recommended Street Spacing for IRCs)
Category Area or
Facility Type
Typical Functional
Class
Public Street Spacing
Signal SpacingPrimary
Full-Movement
Intersection
Secondary
Intersection
1 High Priority Interregional Corridors & Interstate System (IRCs)
1F Interstate Freeway
Principal Arterials
Interchange Access Only
1AF Non-Interstate Freeway Interchange Access Only
(see Section 3�2�7 for interim spacing)See Section 3�2�5 for
Signalization on Interregional
Corridors
1A Rural 1 mile 1/2 mile
1B Urban/Urbanizing 1/2 mile 1/4 mile
1C Urban Core 300-660 feet dependent upon block
length
2 Medium Priority Interregional Corridors
2AF Non-Interstate Freeway
Principal Arterials
Interchange Access Only
(See Section 3�2�7 for interim spacing)See Section 3�2�5 for
Signalization on Interregional
Corridors2ARural1 mile 1/2 mile
2B Urban/Urbanizing 1/2 mile 1/4 mile
2C Urban Core 300-660 feet, dependent upon block
length ¼ mile
3 Regional Corridors
3AF Non-Interstate Freeway
Principal and Minor
Arterials
Interchange Access Only
(see Section 3�2�7 for interim spacing)Interim
3A Rural 1 mile 1/2 mile See Section 3�2�5
3B Urban/Urbanizing 1/2 mile 1/4 mile 1/2 mile
3C Urban Core 300-660 feet, dependent upon block
length 1/4 mile
4 Principal Arterials in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area
and Primary Regional Trade Centers (Non-IRCs)
4AF Non-Interstate Freeway
Principal
Arterials
Interchange Access Only
(see Section 3�2�7 for interim spacing)Interim
4A Rural 1 mile 1/2 mile See Section 3�2�5
4B Urban/Urbanizing 1/2 mile 1/4 mile 1/2 mile
4C Urban Core 300-660 feet dependent upon block
length 1/4 mile
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Washington County has established access management guidelines
for urban (areas within the 20-year MUSA boundary) and rural areas
(areas outside the MUSA boundary)� Washington County access
management guidelines are displayed in Table 8-7� Washington
County requires permits for new driveway access to county roads
and when land uses change at a site adjacent to a county road�
Washington County typically requires that new access points meet its
guidelines; however, the county can make exceptions to the guidelines
with sufficient justification.
The City of Hugo does not have access management guidelines for
City streets. The City evaluates new and modified accesses to its City
streets through a permitting process on a case-by-case basis�
It should be noted that there are existing access points that do not
meet County and MnDOT access spacing guidelines� In many cases
these access points were established prior to agency access spacing
guidelines� In other cases, the agency has granted an exception to
the existing guidelines� As roadways are reconstructed, each of these
agencies generally works to modify and/or relocate access points that
do not meet current access spacing guidelines�
Table 8-6 (cont): MnDOT Access Management Manual (Table 3.2 – Summary of Recommended Street Spacing
for Non-IRCs)
Table 8-7 Washington County Access Spacing Guidelines (1)
Type of Access Principal Arterial Minor Arterial
>7,500 ADT (2)
Minor Arterial
<7,500 ADT (2)Collector Local
Private residential driveways No direct access No direct access Variable (3)Variable (3)Variable (3)
Commercial driveways or non-
continuous commercial streets No direct access No direct access 1/8 mile 1/8 mile Variable (3)
Non-continuous residential streets
(4)No direct access 1/8 mile with no
median opening 1/8 mile 1/8 mile Variable (3)
Continuous local streets and
collector streets 1/2 mile 1/4 mile 1/4 mile 1/8 mile 1/8 mile
Minor arterials 1/2 mile 1/2 mile 1/2 mile 1/2 mile 1/2 mile
(1) Distances shown are minimums� The county reserves the right to increase the minimum distances based on other criteria� The type of traffic control, turn lanes and bypass lanes required
are determined based upon the projected traffic volumes on the type of access requested�
(2) ADT is the 20-year forecast for average daily traffic�
(3) Spacing is based on criteria such as sight distance, speed, traffic volumes, etc�
(4) Cul-de-sac or short-length streets (less than ½ mile) that do not cross a county highway�
Category Area or
Facility Type
Typical Functional
Class
Public Street Spacing
Signal SpacingPrimary
Full-Movement
Intersection
Secondary
Intersection
5 Minor Arterials
5A Rural
Minor
Arterials
1/2 mile 1/4 mile See Section 3�2�5
5B Urban/Urbanizing 1/4 mile 1/8 mile 1/4 mile
5C Urban Core 300-660 feet, dependent upon block
length 1/4 mile
6 Collectors
6A Rural
Collectors
1/2 mile 1/4 mile See Section 3�2�5
6B Urban/Urbanizing 1/8 mile Not Applicable 1/4 mile
6C Urban Core 300-660 feet, dependent upon block
length 1/8 mile
7 Specific Area Access Management Plans
7 All All By adopted plan
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XXX- Existing Traffic Volumes*
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Future Roadway System
This section addresses future roadway improvement needs and
roadway design guidelines�
Roadway Capacity – Traffic
Forecasting
To determine future roadway capacity needs, year 2040 traffic
forecasts were prepared using the Metropolitan Council travel demand
model. The model was refined for application specifically for the City
of Hugo� The 2040 projections were compared against the assumed
2040 roadway network to see where roadway segment capacity
deficiencies may result. The 2040 roadway network assumed for this
analysis is the same as the current roadway network, as the City and
County Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs) do not include any
projects that add significant capacity to the roadway network.
While the travel demand model is a valuable tool for identifying
future traffic based on the proposed land use impacts, it is not
meant for use in detailed traffic operations studies. For a more
accurate representation of the transportation impacts from specific
developments, detailed traffic studies should be conducted to
determine the operational impacts on adjacent roadways and
intersections�
A central concept of travel demand forecasting is the use of
Transportation Analysis Zones (TAZs)� Each forecast study area, in
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this case the City of Hugo, is divided into a series of TAZs� Each TAZ
has land use data which indicates trip generation and trip attraction
including population, household, and employment data� Figure 8-6
displays Metropolitan Council TAZs within the City of Hugo�
The results of the City of Hugo modeling process are summarized
on Figure 8-7, which displays 2040 projected average daily traffic
volumes� Table 8-8 provides the initial population, household, and
employment allocations by TAZ assumed in the Metropolitan Council
model�
Table 8-8 Metropolitan Council Current TAZ Data - City of Hugo (Raw Data - Unadjusted)
2010 Census 2020 Forecast 2030 Forecast 2040 Forecast
TAZ Population Households Employment Population Households Employment Population Households Employment Population Households Employment
2294 318 120 67 519 198 90 1045 402 132 1889 733 186
2295 155 51 19 439 173 49 1417 581 87 3032 1276 144
2296 4048 1611 577 6185 2508 847 8689 3594 1041 10477 4424 1219
2297 1683 619 292 2179 834 424 3014 1163 529 3957 1547 629
2298 1314 460 81 1535 587 121 1832 705 144 1955 759 162
2299 2567 995 765 2900 1178 1198 3361 1393 1280 3909 1643 1367
2300 1818 653 86 1772 690 155 1957 778 156 2252 908 157
2301*918 301 17 809 316 26 859 341 27 915 369 27
2302 384 135 66 443 169 88 500 193 103 486 189 108
2322*127 45 1 120 47 1 125 50 1 129 52 1
Total 13332 4990 1971 16901 6700 2999 22799 9200 3500 29001 11900 4000
*TAZ boundary and associated data include areas outside the City of Hugo�
Source: Metropolitan Council
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Table 8-9 City of Hugo 2040 Land Use Plan Allocation of Forecasts by TAZ
2010 Census 2020 Forecast 2030 Forecast 2040 Forecast
TAZ Population Households Employment Population Households Employment Population Households Employment Population Households Employment
2294 318 120 67 1114 427 120 1798 688 166 2480 967 207
2295 155 51 19 1924 738 94 3103 1188 130 4280 1669 152
2296 4048 1611 577 6698 2549 801 10758 4129 1110 14880 5803 1395
2297 1683 619 292 2236 897 408 3770 1443 565 5200 2028 707
2298 1314 460 81 1314 460 104 1856 710 144 2560 998 180
2299 2567 995 765 2567 995 883 4002 1532 1222 5520 2153 1539
2300 1818 653 86 1818 653 101 2204 844 140 3040 1186 176
2301*918 301 17 918 301 18 918 344 25 1240 484 32
2302 384 135 66 384 135 70 464 177 97 640 250 111
2322*127 45 1 127 45 1 127 45 1 160 62 1
Total 13332 4990 1971 19100 7200 2600 29000 11100 3600 40000 15600 4500
Table 8-9 provides the population, household, and employment
allocations by TAZ based on the City of Hugo Land Use Plan as
detailed in Chapter 4� The forecasts assume that the total population,
households and employment documented in the 2008 Comprehensive
Plan would be moved up one decade (i�e� 2030 forecasts in 2008 plan
were moved to 2040 in this plan)� Table 8-10 provides a summary of
changes between the Metropolitan Council forecasts in Table 8-8 and
the City’s forecasts in Table 8-9�
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Table 8-10 Summary of TAZ Adjustments by Forecast Year
2020 Growth Adjustments 2030 Growth Adjustments 2040 Growth Adjustments
TAZ 2294: Added 796 Population; Added 307 Households; Added 53
Employees
TAZ 2294: Added 684 Population; Added 261 Households; Added 46
Employees
TAZ 2294: Added 682 Population; Added 279 Households; Added 41
Employees
TAZ 2295: Added 1769 Population; Added 687 Households; Added 75
Employees
TAZ 2295: Added 1179 Population; Added 450 Households; Added 36
Employees
TAZ 2295: Added 1177 Population; Added 481 Households; Added 22
Employees
TAZ 2296: Added 2650 Population; Added 938 Households; Added 224
Employees
TAZ 2296: Added 4060 Population; Added 1580 Households; Added
309 Employees
TAZ 2296: Added 4122 Population; Added 1674 Households; Added
285 Employees
TAZ 2297: Added 553 Population; Added 278 Households; Added 116
Employees
TAZ 2297: Added 1534 Population; Added 546 Households; Added 157
Employees
TAZ 2297: Added 1430 Population; Added 585 Households; Added 142
Employees
TAZ 2298: Added 23 Employees TAZ 2298: Added 542 Population; Added 250 Households; Added 40
Employees
TAZ 2298: Added 704 Population; Added 288 Households; Added 36
Employees
TAZ 2299: Added 118 Employees TAZ 2299: Added 1435 Population; Added 537 Households; Added 339
Employees
TAZ 2299: Added 1518 Population; Added 621 Households; Added 317
Employees
TAZ 2300: Added 15 Employees TAZ 2300: Added 386 Population; Added 191 Households; Added 39
Employees
TAZ 2300: Added 836 Population; Added 342 Households; Added 36
Employees
TAZ 2301: Added 1 Employees TAZ 2301: Added 43 Households; Added 7 Employees TAZ 2301: Added 322 Population; Added 140 Households; Added 7
Employees
TAZ 2302: Added 4 Employees TAZ 2302: Added 80 Population; Added 42 Households; Added 27
Employees
TAZ 2302: Added 176 Population; Added 73 Households; Added 14
Employees
TAZ 2322: Added 33 Population; Added 17 Households;
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Frenchman Rd N Harrow Ave NEthan Ave N14 7 t h S t N
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2040 Future Roadway Capacity
Improvement Needs
To identify the need for potential future capacity improvements, 2040
forecasts were compared to planning-level roadway capacities for
Principal and A-Minor Arterial roadways� Planning-level roadway
capacities used for this analysis were illustrated previously in Table
8-4� Existing capacity issues are expected to continue, with constraint
issues along TH 61, south of Frenchman Road (CSAH 8) and
Frenchman Road (CSAH 8), I35E to TH 61�
For TH 61 the Corridor Study prepared by the City in coordination
with Washington County and MnDOT, a plan showing a future four
lane facility with turn lanes and traffic control was prepared. As traffic
continues to grow funding should be identified for these improvements.
For Frenchman Road (CSAH 8) these issues will be evaluated with the
Washington County 2040 Transportation Plan�
The forecasted 2040 traffic volumes for the City of Hugo are depicted
on Figure 8-7 These volumes were used to identify roadway needs
to meet future travel demand levels� Needs can be categorized as a
design/capacity of new roadways or upgrades for existing facilities�
Roadway needs are summarized in Table 8-11�
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Table 8-11 2040 Roadway Design / Capacity Improvements
Roadway Segment Type of Improvement Anticipated 2040 Functional
Classification Recommended Design(1)
North/South Streets
Elmcrest Avenue North City Limit to CSAH 8 Upgrade/New Alignment Collector 3-Lane Urban
Everton Avenue Oneka Parkway to north City limit New Roadway Collector 2-lane Urban with Turn Lanes or
2-Lane Urban Parkway
Foxhill Avenue 159th to North City Limit New Roadway Collector 2-Lane Urban
Oneka Parkway 140th Street to CSAH 8 New Roadway Collector 2-Lane Urban Parkway
TH 61 Frontage Road 152nd Street to 159th Street New Roadway/Upgraded Local 2-Lane Urban
Fenway Boulevard 142nd to CSAH 8 Street New Roadway Collector 2-Lane Urban with Turn Lanes
Goodview Avenue 145th Street to 147th Street New Roadway Collector 2-Lane Urban
Goodview Avenue 152nd Street to CSAH 4 New Roadway Collector 2-Lane Urban with Turn Lanes or
2-Lane Urban Parkway
TH 61 North City Limit to South City Limit Upgraded Roadway Minor Arterial 4-Lanes with Turn Lanes
East/West Streets
173rd Street West City Limit to Foxhill Avenue New Roadway Collector 2-Lane Urban
159th Street TH 61 to Goodview Avenue New Roadway Collector 2-Lane Urban
147th Street Elmcrest Avenue to TH 61 New Roadway Collector 3-Lane Urban or 2-Lane Urban with
Turn Lanes
Victor Path Everton Avenue to Fenway Boulevard New Roadway Local 2-Lane Urban
140th Street Elmcrest Avenue to Fenway Boulevard New Roadway Collector 2-Lane Urban
125th Street TH 61 to Goodview Avenue New Roadway Collector 2-Lane Urban
CSAH 8 TH 61 to CSAH 7 Upgraded Roadway Collector 2-Lane Urban with Turn Lanes
CR 4A / CSAH 4 West City Limit to Henna Avenue Upgrade Roadway Minor Arterial 4-Lane Arterial
Typical roadway design guidelines are discussed in the following section and shown in Table 8-12�
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Roadway Design and Right of Way Standards
A system of design guidelines is an effective tool to help provide safe, efficient, and consistent roadway
networks� Some situations may require additional analysis due to unusual or unforeseen conditions, but
established baseline standards will minimize design uncertainties in most circumstances� This is not a
purely technical issue, and individual communities may have different preferences for design standards�
Table 8-12 represents recommended typical roadway cross-sections based upon each functional class�
This table represents a range of traffic levels for each roadway functional class and the corresponding
design requirements� Right of way standards for the various roadway categories are also presented
in Table 8-12� It may be noted that the City prefers and supports an integrated transportation network,
with good circulation properties and limited cul-de-sacs. The City also prefers efficient connectivity with
neighboring communities�
Table 8-12 City of Hugo Roadway Design Guidelines(1)
Functional
Type Lanes
Urban Rural
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Section(3)
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Collector (2)2-Lane 36 ft 80 ft 40 ft 80 ft
3-Lane 48 ft 80 ft 54 ft 100 ft
Local 2-Lane 28 ft 60 ft(1)32 ft 66 ft
(1) As part of a planned unit development (PUD), developments may include reduced pavement widths for local streets, based on a review
by the City Engineer of other benefits of narrower roads (e�g� sidewalks/trails, saving trees, stormwater plans, etc�)�
(2) If State Aid street, parking will need to be reviewed with newer impact width�
(3) Cross-section and right-of-way width are not inclusive of intersection locations, when additional right-of-way and cross-section width may
be necessary�
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Traffic Calming
Traffic calming is an approach which is generally used to accomplish
one or more of the following primary objectives:
• Reduce speeds on local streets�
• Reduce cut-through (non-local) traffic levels on local streets.
• Improve safety and usability for non-motorized traffic.
Under certain circumstances, traffic calming can be used on collector
level roadways to reduce speeds, primarily at intersections� However,
the focus is on “returning neighborhood streets to the neighborhood�”
Traffic calming measures are best evaluated and implemented within
the context of the overall transportation network serving the City; it
is never advisable to simply shift a problem from one street or area
to another. Since so much of Hugo is rural in nature, traffic calming
may not have the same application as in more typical urban settings�
However, the types of measures identified below should be kept in
mind as possible “tools in the toolbox:”
• Traffic circles/roundabouts
• Lateral lane shifts – roadway striping
• Curb extensions/neckdowns at intersections
• Speed humps/tables
• Raised crosswalks
• Diverters – close access to street
• Diver feedback signs
It has been suggested that narrowed streets reduce speeds�
However, empirical data on this is not conclusive. Traffic calming
measures should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but should be
evaluated within the context of the overall street network and from the
perspective broad based policy objectives�
Complete Streets
“Complete streets” is the planning, scoping, design, implementation,
operation, and maintenance of roads in order to reasonably address
the safety and accessibility needs of users of all ages and abilities�
Complete streets considers the needs of motorists, pedestrians,
transit users and vehicles, bicyclists, and commercial and emergency
vehicles moving along and across roads, intersections, and crossings
in a manner that is sensitive to the local context and recognizes that
the needs vary in urban, suburban, and rural settings (MINN� STAT�
174�75, Subd� 1�)�
Complete streets is a process for developing a transportation network
that best accommodates all modes of transportation� Planners and
designers must systematically consider all modes when developing
their long-range plans and short-term maintenance and construction
projects� The City of Hugo supports considering implementing a
complete streets process in roadway reconstruction projects where
appropriate and feasible�
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Transportation Demand Management
The primary emphasis of Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
is to reduce the number of vehicular trips on congested roadways
during peak travel times� Since many, or most of these trips are
commuter (work) trips, TDM strategies primarily involve the workplace
context and associated travel behavior�
The primary methods or strategies are identified below:
• transit
• car/van-pooling
• telecommuting
• flex-time
• non-motorized commuting
In general, the policies or incentives to promote TDM activities are
provided through employers� For example, employers can provide
monthly discounts or passes to employees to use transit� They
can provide coordination services to match up individuals for car/
van pooling activities� They can allow or promote telecommuting,
particularly in various industries for which face-to-face contact is not
important for task performance� Similarly, employers can allow or
promote flex time, which enables employees to travel to/from work
at non-peak travel times� Regarding non-motorized commuting, the
provision of shower and changing facilities is often helpful to promote
bicycle commuting�
There are a number of reasons for employers to promote TDM
activities� In some cases, vehicle parking is at a premium and
anything they can do to reduce parking requirements is beneficial.
Another example may be a large employer or group of employers
accessed by congested road systems� If these employers can reduce
rush hour trips into their facilities and associated congestion, it benefits
their workers and makes their places of business more attractive
places to work� Some employers wish to reduce vehicle trips to their
facilities simply because it is “the right thing to do” for environmental
reasons�
Cities can increase TDM activities through promotional activities and
by coordinating with key employers to identify and implement TDM
plans� Cities may require TDM plans for new developments if they are
large enough to have significant traffic impacts. For example, the City
of Minneapolis actively uses this approach� Cities can also form or
coordinate the formation of Transportation Management Organizations
(TMOs)� These organizations pool resources and strategies to get the
biggest “bang for the buck” for reducing traffic levels in a given area.
The City of Hugo is a member of the I-35W/E Commission which is a
TMO that has strived to limit single occupancy vehicle trips on I-35E�
It is difficult to project the quantitative benefits of Transportation
Demand Management activities with confidence. However, as fuel
prices increase and congestion on major roadways in the metro region
increase into the future, the demand for and potential of this approach
will increase accordingly�
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Existing and Planned Non-
Motorized Transportation
Network
This section addresses network needs for walking and bicycling within
the City of Hugo� This section also addresses the needs of people
using wheelchairs and assistive mobility devices such as mobility
scooters, as they are considered pedestrians�
Enhancing the non-motorized elements of Hugo’s transportation
system is a key goal in terms of improving transportation sustainability
in the City and in the region� This approach gives residents an
alternative to driving, supports transportation options for people who
do not have consistent access to a personal vehicle, and encourages
healthy activities and lifestyles�
This section includes information on the existing non-motorized
transportation network within Hugo, connections to land use planning,
the planned local non-motorized transportation network, and the
planned regional non-motorized transportation network� This section
also includes recommendations for intersection improvements and
design best practices�
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Existing and Planned Non-Motorized
Transportation Network
The existing non-motorized transportation system consists of
sidewalks, multi-use paved trails, bike lanes, and paved shoulders�
Most local residential streets do not include separate sidewalk or
trail facilities� However, sidewalk and trail facilities are along several
streets that connect multiple neighborhoods� Other roads with multiuse
local and regional trail and bike lane facilities connect the commercial
and employment areas� Existing and proposed trails are illustrated
in Figure 6-x in Chapter 6� Several connections are proposed to
complete connections between neighborhoods and commercial/
employment areas�
The existing and proposed network of sidewalks and pathways serving
the City of Hugo is discussed in Chapter 6 of this comprehensive plan
Connections to Land Use Planning
The City of Hugo has development patterns consistent with
its designation as a Suburban community� Existing residential
development is low density and commercial land uses are separated
from residential land uses� This means that people walking and
bicycling must cover greater distances to reach commercial areas from
their homes�
The City’s land use planning and coordination with roadway
improvement projects and redevelopment opportunities can help
improve walking and bicycling for transportation� Additionally, the
City can require pedestrian and bicycle connections in areas where
the roadway network does not connect, such as greenway trails with
developments that provide access for people walking and bicycling�
Planned Regional Non-Motorized
Transportation Network
The Metropolitan Council established a Regional Bicycle
Transportation Network (RBTN) in 2015� The RBTN establishes
regional priorities for bicycle transportation so that regional
destinations are accessible by bicycle�
The Metropolitan Council established RBTN alignments in areas
where existing facilities created a clear connection between regional
destinations. RBTN corridors were identified in areas where there are
several options for connections between regional destinations� The
RBTN is further divided into two tiers� Tier 1 alignments/corridors are
expected to attract the most bicycle use and are the highest priority
for regional investments� Tier 2 alignments/corridors are the second
priority for regional investments�
Within the City of Hugo, the RBTN identifies two Tier 2 RBTN
corridors� One corridor generally follows the Frenchman Road (CSAH
8) corridor� The other generally follows the TH 61 corridor� Both are
included as part of the Hugo sidewalk and trail network�
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Intersection Improvements for
Bicycling and Walking
Major roadways are often serve as barriers for people walking and
bicycling, with limited crossing opportunities and increased traffic and
safety concerns� Crossing TH 61 and Frenchman Road (CSAH 8) can
be challenging for pedestrians and bicyclists due to lengthy crossing
distances, long signal cycles that result in extended waits to cross,
and the lack of sidewalk or trail on both sides of the roadways� The
City should work with MnDOT, and Washington County to explore
opportunities to improve intersection crossing opportunities for
pedestrians and bicyclists along these key roadways�
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Accessibility is a very important consideration for non-motorized
design� All new pedestrian and bicycle facilities must meet the ADA
(Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility guidelines established
in PROWAG� The guidelines in PROWAG address the design needs
of people with physical and/or visual impairments� Accessibility
will become increasingly important over the next 20 years due to
demographic changes� Baby boomers are aging and the population
over age 65 is increasing� People over 65 are more likely to have
physical and/or visual impairments that affect their ability to get
around� To address accessibility issues, it is recommended that the
City develop an ADA transition plan to bring sidewalks, trails, and
intersections into compliance with ADA�
Non-Motorized Transportation Design
Considerations
Design dimensions for sidewalks are recommended to be five-feet
or wider, with a minimum of a four-foot wide boulevard between the
sidewalk and the curb� Increased separation improves pedestrian
comfort and provides space for street signs and snow storage�
Several types of bicycle facilities exist within the metropolitan area,
with each having its own benefits and limitations depending on the
surrounding environment and intended audience� Bicycle facilities
include: off-street facilities, protected bikeways, buffered bicycle
lanes, conventional bicycle lanes, bicycle boulevards, and wide paved
shoulders�
Multi-use trails are recommended to be a minimum of eight-feet wide�
Regional trails are recommended to be a minimum of ten-feet wide
due to higher use and the design requirements to comply with federal
funding� Trails must have a two-foot wide clear zone on either side to
reduce hazards for bicyclists and provide a recovery zone if a bicyclist
leaves the edge of the trail� The clear zone can be paved or turf
surface� No signs, furnishings, trees, or other obstructions can be in
the clear zone�
Paved shoulders should be a minimum of four-feet wide if intended for
bicycle and pedestrian use� Four-foot wide shoulders are adequate
on streets with traffic volumes below 1,000 vehicles per day. Six- to
eight-foot shoulders are recommended when traffic volumes exceed
1,000 vehicles per day� A wider shoulder improves pedestrian and
bicyclist safety and comfort when vehicle traffic speeds and volumes
are higher�
As non-motorized facilities are planned and designed, the City should
consult additional planning and design resources, including:
• MnDOT Bikeway Facility Design Manual
• Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• MnDOT Complete Streets Implementation Resource Guide
• Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities – American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
• Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian
Facilities – American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials
• Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) – US
Access Board
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Freight
Freight transportation in the City of Hugo is served predominantly by
the adjacent Principal Arterial highways, I-35E west of the City and
TH 61 through the City� There is one active Class III railroad line in
the City of Hugo operated by Minnesota Commercial that runs parallel
to TH 61, ending at 140th Street North� In addition, there is an active
Canadian Pacific/Soo railroad line running south and east of the City in
the City of Grant and May Township�
There are no large freight traffic generators within the city as identified
by the Metropolitan Council� Freight generators within the city include
a concentration of industrial and commercial land uses adjacent to
Frenchman Road (CSAH 8) and TH 61�� The Metropolitan Council’s
Regional Truck Highway Corridor Study (completed in 2017) identified
I-35E as a Tier 1 regional key truck corridor and TH 61 as a Tier 3
regional key truck corridor. As defined in the Regional Truck Highway
Corridor Study, the interstate system serves as the freight backbone,
and other tiered roadways provide redundancy to the interstate
system, as well as provide door-to-door access to manufacturing
facilities, distribution centers, intermodal freight hubs, and ultimately,
retailers and customers�
Figure 8-8 shows Heavy Commercial Average Annual Daily Traffic
(HCAADT) within Hugo on the Principal Arterial and “A” Minor Arterial
system� Within the City, the largest amount of heavy commercial
vehicles travels on Frenchman Road (CSAH 8) between I-35E and
TH 61 (750 trucks per day) and on TH 61, between Frenchman Road
(CSAH 8) to 170th Street (CSAH 4) (550 trucks per day)�
The 2040 TPP acknowledges several freight challenges that impact
the City and the region. Freight traffic and congestion are expected
to increase and place pressure on the region’s highway and rail
systems� Additionally, there are concerns about compatibility between
freight traffic and adjacent land use. While the City’s industrial
and commercial areas are located adjacent to the primary freight
corridors, it will be important to ensure that future development is also
compatible with freight operations�
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Transit
Existing Transit Service and Facilities
Scheduled transit service for Hugo residents is currently provided by Metro Transit (a division of the
Metropolitan Council)� The existing scheduled service for Hugo residents is summarized in Table 8-13
below� No routes currently travel directly through the City of Hugo� However, routes are available from
Centerville to the west of Hugo, White Bear Lake, south of Hugo and Forest Lake, north of Hugo�
Two Park ‘n Ride facilities are located adjacent to the City of Hugo. The first is located in Lino Lakes north
of Main Street (CSAH 14) on 21st Avenue� The second is located in Forest Lake on TH 61 south of TH 97�
Table 8-13 Existing Transit Serving Hugo
Route Number Service Route/Area Service Description
275 Forest Lake/Running Aces/St Paul Express
265 White Bear Lake/Maplewood/St Paul Express
288 Forest Lake/Minneapolis Express
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Transitways
LRT projects are very capital intensive because they require dedicated
right-of-way with rail and electric power installations, and the cars
themselves are expensive� Due to the costs involved, LRT corridors
generally need to be on a regional scale to justify the necessary
investments� Therefore, the planning and implementation of LRT
systems are primarily the responsibility of the Metropolitan Council
and the metro-area counties� Because of their size, the cities of
Minneapolis and St� Paul have also been very involved in the planning
process for certain corridors�
The TPP’s transit investment plan does not show any transitway
investments planned for the City of Hugo in the current revenue
scenario� The transitway corridor which has the most relevance for
City of Hugo is the Rush Line Corridor� This corridor would connect
downtown St� Paul to Hinckley� The lead agency performing the
planning for this project is the Rush Line Corridor Task Force� A locally
preferred alternative or “LPA” for bus rapid transit, also called «BRT»,
within a dedicated guideway from Union Depot in downtown Saint
Paul to downtown White Bear Lake generally along Robert Street,
Phalen Boulevard, Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority right-
of-way and Trunk Highway 61 was selected in 2017� The guideway will
be co-located with the Bruce Vento Trail through the portion of the
route that utilizes the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority
right-of-way� The project also includes further exploration of a
connector bus service with feeder bus service along TH 61 to Forest
Lake through the City of Hugo�
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Aviation Plan
Hugo is categorized as “other air space” by the Aviation Air Space
Policy Area� Policies on the protection of the community’s air space
are not applicable� There are currently no existing or planned aviation
facilities within the City of Hugo� However, the City is responsible for
airspace protection in order to reduce hazards to air travel within the
region� The closest airports to Hugo are:
• Forest Lake Airport, approximately 2 miles north of Hugo
• Surf-Side Seaplane Base, approximately 5 miles west of Hugo
• Lake Elmo Airport, approximately 11 miles southeast of Hugo
• Anoka County – Blaine Airport, approximately 9 miles west of
Hugo
• Benson Airport – White Bear Township, approximately ½ miles
south of Hugo
Given the distance to the nearest airports, there are no radio beacons
or other air navigation aids located in off-airport locations in Hugo�
The City has no existing structures of 200 feet or more in height and
has no plans to permit such structures in the future� Any person or
organization who intends to sponsor the construction or alteration of a
structure affecting navigable airspace as defined in Federal Regulation
Title 14; Part 77 needs to inform the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) of
the project. This notification is accomplished through the completion
and submittal to FAA of Form 7460-1, Notice of Proposed Construction
or Alteration� In Hugo, this requirement applies to any construction or
alteration exceeding 200 feet above ground level� The City’s zoning
code allows a maximum structure height of 75 feet; therefore, it is
unlikely that any structures in the City will require FAA notification.
Hugo is located outside the critical and protection air space areas
as well as airport search areas� Issues related to aircraft noise are,
therefore, not applicable to the City� However, the City will encourage,
as necessary, compliance with FAA and Metropolitan Council
requirements concerning visual and/or electronic interference with
airport communications, air traffic operations, and other aviation land-
use capability guidelines�
Seaplane operations are permitted on Oneka Lake and on Bald Eagle
Lake�
Heliports
No helicopter landing facilities currently exist or are planned in Hugo�
If a heliport facility is proposed in the City, the City will utilize the
Metropolitan Council’s model heliport ordinance to assist in responding
to heliport proposals and to provide a basis for appropriate land-use
controls�
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Goals and Policies
The guiding principles, goals and policies provided in this section are based on the policies from the 2008
Hugo Transportation Plan and deliberations by the City�
2040 Transportation Guiding Principles
1 Provide a transportation system that is designed and maintained to encourage development in
accordance with Hugo Land Use Guide Plan
Objectives:
• Promote a transportation system which minimizes impacts on the natural environment and which
enhances local aesthetics�
• Provide for safe, convenient and efficient movement of people and good throughout the City.
• Provide another east-west route through the City�
• Encourage development of the interchange at I-35E and CSAH 4�
2 Plan and provide public facilities in an orderly and economic manner
Objectives:
• Maintain the existing infrastructure to maximize cost efficiencies in development of public projects.
• Work with the State, County and/or neighboring communities to coordinate public infrastructure
improvements and services�
• Discourage leapfrog development�
Goals
1� Maintain and enhance mobility for residents and businesses through creation and maintenance of a
balanced system of transportation alternatives�
2� Implement a fully multi-modal transportation system that supports the land-use vision and future land-
use plan for managing and shaping future growth�
3� Minimize the impacts of the transportation system on Hugo’s environment and neighborhood quality of
life�
4� Reduce the overall dependency on and use of single-occupant vehicles by promoting land-use patterns
that allow for shorter vehicular trips and the use of alternative travel options�
5� Provide multiple travel options for transit users, pedestrians, bicyclists, and rideshare users, as well as
for drivers of private automobiles�
6� Support attractive and high-performance transit service and connections�
7� Manage parking provisions to encourage joint and shared use of facilities, ride-sharing (car pools and
van pools), bicycle parking, and increased transit use�
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Policies
Roadway Design
1� Design roadway facilities constructed in conjunction with development projects according to the intended
function�
2� Upgrade existing roadways, when warranted, by demonstrated volume, safety or functional needs,
taking into consideration environmental limitations�
3� Emphasize improvements to management, maintenance, and utilization of the existing street and
highway system�
4� Design/enhance residential street systems to discourage through traffic and to be compatible with biking
and walking. This includes consideration of traffic calming measures on local streets and, in some
cases, collector streets�
5� Design/enhance collector and arterial roadway corridors to minimize through traffic on local streets in the
functional classification system, and to be compatible with other transportation modes including transit,
bicycle, and pedestrian�
6� Use adequate transitions and buffers including, but not limited to, earth berms, walls, landscaping, and
distance to mitigate the undesirable impact of high volume roadways�
7� Promote use of sound mitigating features for residential development adjacent to high volume roadways,
and make property owners and land developers responsible for noise attenuation at new developments
near high volume roadways�
8� Encourage beautification of local corridors, where appropriate, with amenities such as landscaping,
decorative street lighting, and monuments�
Roadway Function and Access
1� Provide logical street networks to connect residential areas to the regional highway system and local
activity centers�
2� Adequately control access points to the regional roadway system (including minor arterials) in terms of
driveway openings and side street intersections�
3� Provide access to the local street system (including collector and local streets) in a manner that
balances the need to safely and efficiently operate the street system with the need for access to land.
4� Encourage, through roadway design and signage, intra-area trips on minor arterials rather than the
principal arterial system, and promote serving regional trips on the metropolitan highway system�
5� Separate, to the extent possible, conflicting uses on the public street system in order to minimize safety
problems� Give special attention to pedestrian and bicycle routes�
6� Provide access to developing sites using current functional classification and standards.
7� Review and update regional and local functional street classification and coordinate with adjacent cities
and Washington County. Establish subcategory classifications and criteria for local streets if warranted.
Revise local roadway classifications when warranted.
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8� Review and monitor citywide traffic volumes, congestion, existing traffic calming devices and measures,
accident history, vehicle violation history, speed limits and enforcement�
9� Review and recommend traffic calming policies and consider traffic calming implementation where
requested by residents�
Roadway Maintenance and Operation
1� Cooperate with other agencies having jurisdiction over streets and highways in Hugo to assure good
roadway conditions and operating efficiency.
2� Maintain roads by repairing weather-related and other damage� Continue current on-going pavement
management plan�
3� Use economic and environmentally sound management techniques for snow and ice removal�
4� Track developments regarding the most current transportation systems and technologies, evaluate, and
implement as warranted�
5� Continue to work with Mn/DOT and Washington County on the implementation of the TH 61 Corridor
plan�
6� Continue to work with Washington County on development of the County Road 4 Corridor Plan�
Transit/Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
1� Review all major new developments in light of the potential for ridesharing including bus accessibility,
preferential parking for carpools/vanpools, and mixed-use development�
2� Include transit planning in the construction or upgrading of streets and highways�
Parking
1� Review new developments for adequacy of parking based upon need, the potential for joint use of
parking facilities and opportunities to encourage ridesharing�
Pedestrian/Bicycle
1� Provide accessibility to pedestrians and bicycles at major activity centers, including necessary storage
facilities�
2� Create pedestrian and bicycle interconnections among major generators, with continuity across major
roadways and other barriers�
3� Promote safe walking, bicycling, and driving� Promote vehicle driver respect for bicycles and
pedestrians along with bicyclists and pedestrian observance of signs and use of designated paths for
travel�
4� Support inclusion of pedestrian and bicycle access planning when upgrading roadways, bridges, and
redevelopment projects�
5� Provide appropriate signage along areas of conflict with pedestrians and automobile traffic.
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Funding and Jurisdiction
1� Pursue and support regional or multi-community funding sources for improvements that provide regional or multi-community benefit.
2� Support research efforts into more efficient and cost-effective management, maintenance, and replacement of street surfaces.
3� Support governmental jurisdiction over roadways that reflect the role of the roadway in the overall transportation system.
4� Encourage the legislature to continue a dedicated source for funding for efficient mass transit.
5� Encourage the legislature to provide stable, long-term roadway funding for capital, operating/traffic management, and maintenance.
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Chapter 9
Comprehensive Water
Supply and Distribution
Plan
The City of Hugo, located in Washington County, experienced
significant population growth from 2005 to 2008 and slight population
growth thereafter� The City anticipates growth to continue� To
accommodate the projected population, the City initiated an update to
its Comprehensive Water Supply Plan in accordance with Minnesota
Statute 473�513�
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Metropolitan
Council (MCES) have worked together to develop a set of guidelines
for all cities within the Seven-County Twin Cities Metropolitan Area�
These guidelines are divided into four parts. The first three parts,
Water Supply System Description and Evaluation, Emergency
Response Procedures, and Water Conservation Plan, apply statewide�
The fourth part relates to Comprehensive Plan requirements that apply
only to communities in the Seven-County Twin Cities Metropolitan
Area� The information contained in this report follows the DNR Water
Supply Plan template, and general introductory paragraphs are often
direct citations from that template�
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It is the policy of the City of Hugo to provide the following to all
customers receiving water from the City’s water distribution system:
• Water Quality: Provide the highest quality potable water to meet
the domestic needs of the community�
• Water System: Provide a distribution system which provides
adequate pressure for domestic uses and for fire protection,
and extend the mains and hydrants for future developments
consistent with provisions of the Comprehensive plan�
• Conservation: Promote conservation in using the City’s water to
achieve system efficiency and to reduce costs.
The purpose of this study is to provide the City with an updated plan to
serve future development and to identify existing system facilities and
deficiencies. In addition, a number of conservation and emergency
response procedures will be identified as part of this comprehensive
plan, particularly as they relate to the North & East Metro Groundwater
Management Area (NE GWMA)�
Scope
This study incorporates the population projections from the
Metropolitan Council’s Local Planning Handbook to project water
system demands within the 2040 MUSA boundary line� The potential
2040 service area was defined as areas that can be feasibly served
by the City’s water supply system in the future and was based on the
current Land Use Plan prepared for the City’s 2018 Comprehensive
Plan� The 2040 service area for the City is considered to be the full
build-out of the proposed 2040 urban service area, generally defined
as the western half of the community� Based on the 2040 service
area, a trunk water main system, including storage and well supply
capacities, was defined. The future water service demands beyond
2040 for the eastern portion of the City were also estimated� Existing
and future water demands were calculated for the City based on the
historical data and population projections� Projected water system
demands were used to analyze the existing trunk system capacity and
size future trunk system facilities�
Future trunk improvements were defined with the intention that the
trunk system would serve the 2040 service area, as well as the
eastern portion of the City outside the 2040 MUSA boundary� An
approximate layout of potential 2040 trunk system improvements is
provided� Future improvements were prioritized and incorporated into
a Capital Improvement Program (CIP)�
Data Available
In preparing this report, the following sources of information
were utilized:
• MCES System Statement for the City of Hugo
• Water Supply Plan for the City of Hugo prepared by WSB &
Associates, Inc� and submitted to the DNR on December 22,
2016
• Existing Water System GIS Information prepared by WSB &
Associates, Inc�
• Watermain As-Builts provided by the City of Hugo
General Contact Information
The City of Hugo water supply system has a DNR Water
Appropriation Permit Number 1975-6218� The water system
is managed by the Public Works Director, Scott Anderson, at
14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North and contact can be made to
(651) 762-6326�
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Existing Water Supply System
The first step in any water supply analysis is to assess the current
status of demand and supplies and the existing water system
infrastructure� Information in this section, including the water system
capital improvement plan, was used in the development of the
Emergency Response Procedures and Conservation Plans in the
subsequent sections�
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Analysis of Existing Water Demand
Table 9-1 presents the actual water demand for the past ten years� The City of Hugo itemizes the water demand by customer category including
residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional water sales� The City currently does not sell water on a wholesale basis�
Factors that influence trends in water demand include growth, weather, industry, and conservation efforts. The population served by the City of
Hugo’s water system has doubled since 2005 . Total water demand has fluctuated over the last ten years and shows no clear trend over that
time. Per capita water demand has also fluctuated and shows a slight declining trend over the long term. Fluctuation in water demand is likely
attributable to fluctuations in climate from year to year. The slight decreasing trend in per capita demand is likely due to conservation efforts and
changing attitudes towards water use�
Currently, the City of Hugo does not have large water users that utilize over 5% of the City’s total water usage� Table 9-2 summarizes the City’s
largest water utility users�
Table 9-2 Large Volume Users
Customer
Amount Used
(gallons per
year)
% of total
annual water
delivered
1� WILSON TOOL (2 PERMITS)5,765,000 1�670%
2� KWIK TRIP INC 3,258,000 0�944%
3� ONEKA LAKE VIEW 3,029,000 0�878%
4� CREEKVIEW OF HUGO 2,699,000 0�782%
5� WATERS EDGE COMMUNITY CENTER 2,594,000 0�752%
6� WATERS EDGE MANOR 2,305,000 0�668%
7� WATERS EDGE COURTYARD 2,198,000 0�637%
8� WATERS EDGE PATIO 2,013,000 0�583%
9� CARRIAGE HOMES OF BALD EAGLE 1,873,000 0�543%
Table 9-1 Historic Water Demand
Year Population
Served
Total Service
Connections
Residential
Water
Delivered
(MG)
C/I/I Water
Delivered
(MG)
Total Water
Delivered
(MG)
Total Water
Pumped
(MG)
Percent
Unmetered/
Unaccounted
Average
Daily
Demand
(MGD)
Maximum
Daily
Demand
(MGD)
Date of
Maximum
Demand
Peaking
Factor
Residential
Per Capita
Demand
(GPCD)
Total Per
Capita
Demand
(GPCD)
2005 5,757 1,996 157�9 32�6 190�5 204�6 6�80%0�56 1�89 Unknown 3�36 75 97
2006 6,261 2,200 214�1 78�9 282�5 293�1 3�40%0�80 3�09 Unknown 3�86 93 128
2007 8,606 2,611 245�4 111 �4 356�8 381�9 6�58%1�04 4�15 Unknown 3�98 78 122
2008 10,880 2,861 195�9 20�0 337�6 355�5 5�04%0�97 Unknown Unknown Unknown 49 90
2009 10,125 2,982 224�7 18�1 349�1 413�2 15�49%1�13 Unknown Unknown Unknown 61 112
2010 10,512 3,066 252�2 20�4 361�8 370�3 2�29%1�01 Unknown Unknown Unknown 66 97
2011 10,659 3,077 243�4 19�7 336�8 348�9 3�48%0�96 3�06 08/09/2011 3�20 63 90
2012 10,880 3,202 300�0 22�8 425�5 438�2 2�91%1�20 4�18 07/01/2012 3�48 76 110
2013 11,024 3,258 282�8 20�1 314�4 386�8 0�19%1�06 4�92 07/18/2013 4�64 70 96
2014 11,102 3,290 248�1 20�3 323�3 334�9 3�47%0�92 2�81 08/08/2014 3�06 61 83
2015 11,202 3,356 249�3 95�8 345�1 359�0 3�86%0�98 2�97 08/01/2015 3�02 61 88
2016 11,444 3,352 275�3 24�0 355�8 361�4 1�57%0�99 2�90 07/23/2016 2�93 66 87
MG – Million Gallons GPCD – Gallons per Capita per Day C/I/I- Commercial, Industrial, Institutional
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Existing Treatment and Storage
Capacity
The City of Hugo does not currently have a water treatment plant�
Hugo’s water quality meets all primary contaminant standards and
treatment is not mandated� Water from all wells is chlorinated and
fluoridated as required by the Minnesota Department of Health. In
addition, polyphosphate is added to keep iron and manganese in
solution�
There are two elevated storage facilities serving the City of Hugo’s
water system with a total storage capacity of 2 Million Gallons (MG)�
The City is divided into two pressure zone systems, a northern and a
southern system, with a tower located within each area� The elevated
storage tanks are shown in Map 9-1 which details the City of Hugo
existing water supply system�
Tower No� 2, which serves the southern portion of the water system, is
a water spheroid tower with 0�5 MG of available storage� This tower
is located south of County Road 8 and West of Trunk Highway 61�
Tower No� 3, which serves the northern portion of the water system, is
a composite water tower in which the pillar is constructed of concrete
and the storage tank of steel� Tower No� 3 has 1�5 MG of available
storage and is located north of 159th Street and west of Trunk
Highway 61�
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Existing Water Sources
The City of Hugo currently has five wells in service. They are designated Well No. 2, Well No. 3, Well No.
4, Well No. 5, and Well No. 6. The locations of the wells are identified in Map 9-1. Well No. 2 serves the
southern water system and is located west of Trunk Highway 61 and south of County Road 8� Well No� 3
and Well No� 4, both located near Lions Park, serve the northern water system� Well No� 5 along Oneka
Parkway also serves the northern water system� Built most recently in 2010, Well No� 6 serves the southern
water system, and is located near 125th St N and the Oneka Ridge Golf Course�
The City of Hugo’s wells draw groundwater from the Jordan aquifer� Groundwater from the wells is treated
with chlorine, fluoride, and polyphosphate at each well house. Following treatment, water is pumped into
the distribution system�
The total capacity of the five existing wells is 5,825 gallons per minute. However, Ten State Standards
require that the maximum day demand be satisfied with the largest pump out of service (firm capacity).
Therefore, with Well No. 6 out of service, the firm capacity for the City’s existing water system is 4,225
gallons per minute. This firm capacity is adequate for the existing maximum day demand of approximately
3,420 gpm�
Table 9-3 summarizes the City’s current groundwater sources� Copies of water well records and well
maintenance information is included in Appendix 9-1�
Table 9-3 Ground Water Well Summary Information
Well
No.Unique Well Number Year
Installed
Well Depth
(ft)
Capacity
(GPM)
Geologic
Unit Status
2 523948 1993 261 625 Jordan Active Use
3 654497 2000 315 1,200 Jordan Active Use
4 671642 2002 293 1,200 Jordan Active Use
5 686272 2007 275 1,200 Jordan Active Use
6 773400 2010 355 1,600 Jordan Active Use
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Community Interconnections
The City of Hugo currently also has two water system interconnections
with the City of Lino Lakes� Each interconnection has a capacity
of 5,000 gallons per minute or 7�2 million gallons per day� The City
has and will continue to explore additional interconnections with
neighboring communities� In the short term, this includes Lino Lakes
and White Bear Township� In the medium term, Forest Lake, and in
the long term, Grant and May Township� The Metropolitan Council
recently completed a study which included analysis demonstrating
that the City of Hugo can connect to five neighboring water systems.
These existing and potential interconnections not only serve as a water
source in the event of an emergency, but also create capacity for the
sale and purchase of water supply between communities should the
need arise in the future�
Computer Model
A computer model of the City of Hugo’s water system was prepared
to reflect the existing and 2040 water demands and network
configurations. The model was used to evaluate the capacity of the
existing system and to verify the improvements that will need to be
made through the year 2040�
System Pressures and Velocities
The Ten State Standards for water distribution system design
recommend working pressures of 60 to 80 psi, with a minimum
normal working pressure of 35 psi and a minimum at all times at
all ground level points of 20 psi� A design target of 50 to 70 psi for
working pressures is often used as well� The Minnesota Department
of Health requires a minimum pressure of 20 psi during any fire
or other emergency water use� Pressures above 100 psi are not
recommended�
The City of Hugo’s water distribution network has two pressure zones,
south and north� A map of the existing steady state system pressures
calculated by the model, with the tower levels set to the lowest level
seen during maximum day demand, is shown in Map 9-2�
• The overflow elevation of the south Tower 2 is 1,055.5 feet.
Ground elevations within this pressure zone vary between 906
to 950 feet� Therefore, static pressures at ground elevations in
this zone when Tower 2 is full vary from 46 to 65 psi�
• The overflow elevation of the north Tower 3 is 1,084.0 feet.
Ground elevations within this pressure zone vary between 906
to 962 feet� Therefore, static pressures at ground elevations in
this zone when Tower 3 is full vary from 53 to 77 psi�
It is recommended that velocities in long watermain segments be
less than five feet per second (fps) to avoid excessive energy loss
and pressure reduction� Under maximum day demand, none of the
pipes in the model indicate velocities greater than 5 fps� The greatest
calculated velocities, from 3-5 fps, occur primarily in the watermain
connecting the production wells and water towers to the network�
Fire Flow Capacities
The Insurance Services Office (ISO) provides fire flow requirements
for individual structures within a community� These requirements,
which specify both the quantity and duration of fire flows, are typically
focused on large commercial, industrial, and public buildings. The fire
flows required for these structures usually fall between 2,500-3,500
gpm�
A map of the existing available fire flows throughout Hugo’s water
distribution system, with the tower levels set to the lowest level seen
during maximum day demand, is shown in Map 9-3� The areas that
exhibit lower available fire flows in the model are the low density
residential areas in the east-central part of the system near Goodview
Avenue North; the available flows still satisfy ISO requirements for low
density residential development�
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Demand Projections
Table 9-4 summarizes the projected population served by the City’s
water supply system through the year 2040, including the projected
total per capita demand, the average day demand, and the maximum
day demand each year� It should be noted that the average and
maximum projected water demand is the projected water pumped and
therefore includes unaccounted water�
Projections made are per the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update and
the following assumptions:
• Population projections were based on the City’s 2030
Comprehensive Plan, and are greater than the Metropolitan
Council’s 2040 projections�
• Average day demands were calculated by multiplying the
projected population served by the average total per capita
water demand from 2012-2016� A total demand of 93
GPCD was assumed for 2017 through 2040, which includes
approximately 2�7% unaccounted water�
• The average peaking factor for average day demand to
maximum day demand for the past five years is 3.43. This
peaking factor was assumed for the year 2017 and then
decreased linearly to reach the goal of 2�6 by the year 2030� A
peaking factor of 2�6 was applied from 2030 to 2040�
Table 9-4 Water Demand Projections
Year Projected Total
Population
Projected
Population
Served
Projected Total
Per Capita Water
Demand (GPCD)
Projected
Average Daily
Demand (MGD)
Peaking Factor
Projected
Maximum Daily
Demand (MGD)
2017 15,729 12,493 93 1�16 3�43 3�99
2018 16,853 13,542 93 1�26 3�37 4�24
2019 17,976 14,591 93 1�36 3�30 4�48
2020 19,100 15,640 93 1�45 3�24 4�71
2021 20,090 16,666 93 1�55 3�17 4�92
2022 21,080 17,692 93 1�65 3�11 5�12
2023 22,070 18,718 93 1�74 3�05 5�30
2024 23,060 19,744 93 1�84 2�98 5�48
2025 24,050 20,770 93 1�93 2�92 5�64
2030 29,000 25,900 93 2�41 2�60 6�26
2040 40,000 37,000 93 3�44 2�60 8�95
GPCD – Gallons per Capita per day MGD – Million Gallons per Day
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Resource Sustainability
Sustainable water use is defined as the use of water to provide for the
needs of society, now and in the future, without unacceptable social,
economic, or environmental consequences�
The City of Hugo has kept well monitoring records in accordance with
the resource sustainability requirements of the Department of Natural
Resources� Records of water levels are maintained for all production
wells and water level readings are taken continuously through a
SCADA system� All wells in the City of Hugo utilize the Jordan
Aquifer source water� The water levels of Well Nos� 3, 4, 5, and 6
have maintained a constant level and Well No� 2 has a rising level
trend, given the monitoring information provided from 2015� The data
indicates the aquifer is a sustaining water supply� The static water level
data is included in Appendix 9-3, and the monitoring procedures are
summarized in Table 9-5�
In addition to monitoring groundwater levels, the City of Hugo has
also begun constructing stormwater reuse systems, which use
surface water rather than groundwater for irrigation of the City’s green
spaces� These projects are described in greater detail in the Water
Conservation section that follows�
The City of Hugo DNR Appropriation Permit (1975-6218) currently
authorizes the City to pump 650 million gallons per year� Historically,
the City has pumped between 200 million and 450 million gallons per
year, as shown in Table 9-1� The National Wetland Inventory features
within the City are shown in Map 9-4� The impact of groundwater
pumping on regional natural resources is currently being studied, and
the impact on White Bear Lake is under litigation, as described below�
The Ramsey County District Court issued a ruling on August 30,
2017 that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
allowed over-pumping of the groundwater aquifer in the region of
White Bear Lake� The judge ordered the DNR to review groundwater
appropriation permits within five miles of the lake and to enforce a
residential lawn watering ban when the lake water level drops below
923�5 feet above sea level� On September 26, 2017, the DNR issued
a news release stating that it will appeal the Court’s ruling� The DNR
contends that restricting permits within five miles of the lake will halt
important development, and that the watering ban will impose an
undue burden on 500,000 White Bear Lake area residents� The DNR
recently developed a new groundwater model for the North and East
Metro Groundwater Management Area (NEM GWMA), which will aid
in understanding how groundwater pumping affects aquifers and lake
levels in that region� The model will also help determine what effect
pumping reduction or restriction would have on lake levels� The DNR
is in the process of drawing conclusions from this model, and the
sustainability of the groundwater aquifer is still under study�
Roughly the southern half of Hugo falls within five miles of White Bear
Lake, and the City has supply wells both inside and outside of this
buffer boundary� The City is closely following developments in this
Table 9-5 Monitoring Wells
Unique
well
number
Type of well
(production,
observation)
Frequency of
Measurement
(daily, monthly,
etc.)
Method of
Measurement
(steel tape,
SCADA, etc.)
523948 Production Daily SCADA
654497 Production Daily SCADA
671642 Production Daily SCADA
686272 Production Daily SCADA
773400 Production Daily SCADA
case and will coordinate with the DNR to ensure that it is complying
with regional and state guidelines� The City of Hugo will review and
adjust its Water Capital Improvement Plan as definitive conclusions
become available in the case� The City will also continue its water
conservation and efficiency programs in an effort to reduce water
demand�
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Preventative Maintenance
Longterm preventative programs and measures for the City’s existing
water system will help reduce the risk of emergency situations� The
City of Hugo staff has a number of programs to help reduce these
risks�
The well pumps are critical to the system’s supply and do wear out
with time due to their extensive use� Public Works Operations staff
checks pump oil, bearings, and packing each weekday� Staff changes
the pump oil in the spring and fall of each year� Well pumps are
annually inspected by a well contractor to ensure proper operation�
Annual well functions inspected include voltage, flow rate, vibration,
water level, and other maintenance issues� In addition, pumps are
pulled and serviced, rebuilt, or replaced as necessary every seven
years�
The water distribution system components are inspected and replaced
when appropriate as part of the City’s annual street reconstruction
projects. Fire hydrants are flushed twice a year and gate valves are
periodically exercised to confirm they are in proper working order and
to identify issues within the distribution system� Storage facilities are
cleaned and inspected every five years and repainted as necessary.
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Water Conservation
Water conservation programs are intended to reduce demand for
water, improve the efficiency in its use, and reduce the loss and waste
of water� Longterm conservation measures that improve overall water
use efficiencies can help reduce the need for short-term conservation
measures� Water conservation is an important part of water
resource management and can also help utility managers satisfy the
everincreasing demands being placed on water resources�
Minnesota Statutes 103G�291 requires public water suppliers to
implement demand reduction measures before seeking approval to
construct new wells or increase their authorized volumes of water�
Minnesota Rules 6115�0770, require water users to employ the best
available means and practices to promote the efficient use of water.
Conservation programs can be cost effective when compared to
the generally higher costs of developing new sources of supply or
expanding water and/or wastewater treatment plant capacities�
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Conservation Goals
The DNR has established water conservation goals for eight major
areas of water use:
1� Metering and Unaccounted Water: The American Water Works
Association (AWWA) recommends that every water utility system
meter all water taken into its system and all water distributed from
its system at its customers’ points of service� An effective metering
program relies upon periodic performance testing, repair, and
maintenance of all meters� AWWA also recommends that utilities
conduct regular water audits to ensure accountability� Table
9-6 presents a summary of the 2016 number and maintenance
schedule for customer meters� Table 9-7 presents a summary of
the number and maintenance schedule for water source meters�
Currently there are no known unmetered connections to the City
of Hugo’s water system� The American Water Works Association
(AWWA) recommends that unaccounted water not exceed 10%
of the City’s total average annual volume of water consumed� In
the last five years, the City of Hugo’s unaccounted for water was
approximately 2�7% of the City’s average annual volume of water
consumed� As this is below the recommended 10%, the City is
not required to implement conservation methods in response
to unaccounted water; however, it is important to monitor the
amount of unaccounted water regularly as it is a good indication
of pipe breaks or system failures� Water audits can be used to
identify, quantify, and verify water and revenue losses, and the City
evaluates the volume of unaccounted water each billing cycle� In
addition, the City performs lead detection and surveys periodically
as need, and in conjunction with street reconstruction projects�
2� Per Capita Demand: The DNR recommends a residential per
capita water demand goal for communities within the Twin Cities
Metropolitan Area of 75 gallons per capita per day (GPCD)� In the
last five years, the City of Hugo averaged a residential per capita
demand of 67 GPCD, which is within the DNR’s recommended
target� The City will continue enforcement of the lawn watering
restriction during the summer months to maintain low residential
demand� The City’s stormwater reuse projects have also reduced
residential water demand for irrigation�
3� Demand Reduction: The City is also making efforts to reduce
non-residential water demands� The City will explore opportunities
for water reuse with its institutional, commercial, and industrial
customers� The City will also continue rebate programs for
irrigation which reduce outdoor water use�
Table 9-6 Customer Meters
Number of
Customers
Number of
Metered
Connections
Average
age/meter
replacement
schedule
Residential 3,161 3,161 12 / N/A
Irrigation 97 97 12 / N/A
Commercial 76 76 12 / N/A
Industrial 22 22 12 / N/A
Total 3,356 3,356
Table 9-7 Water Source Meters
Number of
Meters
Meter testing
schedule
(years)
Average
age/meter
replacement
schedule
(years)
Water Source
(Wells)5 When
Required 16 / N/A
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4� Total Per Capita Demand: The total per capita water demand in
the City of Hugo has fluctuated over the last ten years. Over the
long term, it shows a slight decreasing trend� This trend is likely
due to increased enforcement of lawn watering restrictions and the
recent implementation of water reuse projects�
5� Peak Demand Ratio: In the last five years, the City of Hugo’s
average maximum day to average day ratio was 3�4� The DNR
recommends a peak ratio goal of 2�6� The City has implemented,
and strictly enforces, an odd/even watering ban during all lawn
watering seasons� The goal of the watering ban is to reduce the
maximum day to average day demand ratio� The City has also
recently implemented several stormwater reuse projects, described
below, which are expected to lower the peak ratio� A slight
decreasing trend in this ratio has emerged since 2014, which may
be attributable to these reuse projects�
6� Rate Structure: The City has implemented a water utility rate
structure for all customer categories on a quarterly basis, and the
overall rate structure is included in Appendix 9-9� The volume
included in the base rate charge for residential customers is 15,000
gallons; however, the City also charges based on the actual usage
by the customer (residential, institutional/commercial/industrial, and
irrigation)� The charges assessed based on the actual water usage
is a conservation rate structure, meaning that the rate per unit
increases as water use increases� This is also referred to as an
increasing block rate� The increasing block rate is desirable from
a conservation standpoint as it promotes conservation awareness
to each individual customer� In addition, the water rates are
evaluated on a yearly basis�
7� Additional Strategies: The DNR has identified a number of
additional strategies that communities can use to reduce water
use and support wellhead protection planning� The City of Hugo
plans to continue implementing or begin to implement the following
programs:
• Prepare a Comprehensive Open Space Plan
• Adopt a Water Use Restriction Ordinance
• Adopt an Outdoor Lawn Irrigation Ordinance
• Implement a Stormwater Management Program
• Implement a Water Conservation Outreach Program
• Implement a Rebate Program
8� Tracking Success: The City of Hugo will continue to monitor its
per capita water use and its ratio of peak to average day demand�
Its per capita water use is already within the DNR’s recommended
target, but its ratio of peak to average day demand is not� The City
will continue to monitor this ratio and pursue a decreasing trend
toward the peak ratio goal of 2�6�
Stormwater Reuse
One particular water conservation goal and initiative of the City of
Hugo is stormwater reuse, for which the City has already implemented
several systems� These systems draw stormwater from storage
ponds for irrigation which would otherwise discharge to nearby surface
waters. These projects have the benefits of improving the water
quality of the City’s surface waters by reducing stormwater runoff and
reducing the burden on the potable water supply system for irrigation�
The existing project sites include the Oneka Ridge Golf Course,
Beaver Ponds Park, and Water’s Edge development� Together these
projects reduce groundwater demand in the City by approximately
80 million gallons per year� Several new reuse systems are already
included in the development plans for the coming years, and the City
will continue to identify and pursue stormwater reuse opportunities for
existing development� The City has a goal of including stormwater
reuse systems in all future major development projects�
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Education and Information Programs
The City of Hugo provides information on how to improve water use
efficiencies by a number of education methods throughout the year.
Information is, in general, provided at appropriate times to address
peak demands� Emergency notices and educational materials on
how to reduce water use are available for quick distribution during an
emergency� Table 9-8 summarizes the City’s educational programs
and the number of times per year the City performs each activity�
Regulation
The City of Hugo has a number of regulations for shortterm reductions
in demand and longterm improvements in water efficiencies. The City
has a year-round odd/even water ban to help reduce peak demand
during summer months� A copy of the adopted regulation is included
in Appendix 9-10� In addition to the City regulations, there are a
number of mandated State and Federal Regulations that the City
enforces� These regulations include Minnesota Statute 103G�298
requiring all automatically operated landscape irrigation systems to
have furnished and installed technology that inhibits or interrupts
operation of the landscape irrigation system during periods of sufficient
moisture� The technology must also be adjustable either by the end
user or the professional practitioner of landscape irrigation services�
The 1992 Federal Energy Policy Act established manufacturing
standards for water efficient plumbing fixtures, including toilets, urinals,
faucets, and aerators and is enforced with the City’s building permit
and inspections department�
Table 9-8 Current Education Programs
Current Education Programs Frequency/Year
Billing inserts or tips printed on the actual bill 1
Consumer Confidence Reports 1
Press releases to traditional local news outlets 3+/year
Social media distribution Ongoing
Presentations to community groups 8+/year
Information kiosk at utility and public buildings Ongoing
Marketing rebate programs in City 3+/year
Displays and exhibits: rain gardens with
informative signage Ongoing
Staff training of City’s conservation goals Ongoing
Facility tours As requested
Demonstration projects (landscaping or
plumbing)2+/year
Targeted efforts (letters to high water)2+/year
Notices of ordinances As needed
Emergency conservation notices As needed
Conservation tips available on website Ongoing
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2040 Water Supply System
Proposed Water System
Improvements
The City of Hugo’s Water CIP includes a number of improvements to
ensure adequate water storage and supply� These improvements are
shown in Map 9-5�
The City’s maximum day demand is expected to increase to 6,200 gpm
(8.95 MGD) by the year 2040. The system’s existing firm capacity is
4,225 gpm (6�08 MGD)� Assuming that future production wells will
have a production capacity of approximately 1,200 gpm and that the
maximum day demand is supplied over 20 hours, three additional
wells will be required by 2040� A well siting study will be required to
determine the locations of these future wells�
The City’s average day demand is expected to increase to 2,400
gpm (3�44 MGD) by the year 2040� The City’s total existing storage
capacity is 2�0 MG� The City plans to construct a new 1�5 MG water
tower that will be located beside existing Well No� 6 in the future� Once
this new water tower is constructed, the existing Tower No� 2 will be
taken out of service, leaving the City’s total future storage capacity at
3�0 MG� Based on a supply and storage analysis through the year
2040, this future storage capacity will satisfy the City’s storage and fire
fighting requirements through that time.
To serve the eastern portion of the City that is currently outside of
the City’s 2040 MUSA, the trunk water distribution system will need
to be extended to the east, in addition to the construction of supply
and storage infrastructures within that part of the City� Distribution,
supply, and storage requirements will be dependent on the expected
population and land use of the areas where service is extended�
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2040 System Pressures and Velocities
A map of the 2040 build-out steady state system pressures calculated by the model, with the tower levels set to the lowest level seen during
maximum day demand, is shown in Map 9-6� As with the existing system, under maximum day demand, none of the pipes in the 2040 model
indicate velocities greater than 5 fps� The greatest calculated velocities, from 3-5 fps, again occur primarily in the watermain connecting the
production wells and water towers to the network�
2040 Fire Flow Capacities
A map of the 2040 build-out available fire flows, with the tower levels set to the lowest level seen during 2040 maximum day demand, is shown
in Map 9-7. The areas that exhibit lower available fire flows in the 2040 model are diminished compared to the existing system, and are still the
low density residential areas in the east-central part of the system near Goodview Avenue North. The available flows in this area still satisfy ISO
requirements for low density residential development�
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2040 Comprehensive Water Supply Guiding Principles
Growth of the trunk water distribution system will be consistent with the Growth Management Policies outlined in the Comprehensive Plan� The
timing of future trunk watermain improvements will be influenced by several parameters, including development within specific areas, regulatory
requirements, availability of funds, etc. As a result, it is difficult to accurately predict the timing of future improvements, especially those which
may occur far in the future. Therefore, the Capital Improvement Plan is intended to serve as a guide only for future fiscal planning and should be
reviewed on a regular basis as more current planning and cost data becomes available� The following items are general guiding principles to be
considered when reviewing and/or revising the City’s water system fee structure:
Design and Maintenance
The City promotes design for public buildings that allows for future expansions or accessory uses and encourages multi-use functions in
public buildings to provide for economy in government and make the most efficient use of these facilities. The City will maintain the existing
infrastructure to maximize cost efficiencies in development of public projects and will work with the State, County and/or neighboring communities
to coordinate public infrastructure improvements and services� The City discourages leapfrog development�
Oversizing
Trunk oversizing, as defined by the City and installed as part of development projects, will be credited using the differential of pipe costs between
the larger and the minimum pipe size required for the development� The City shall determine if a credit will be given for a project�
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Storage and Supply Facilities
Trunk storage and supply facilities are defined as the City supply wells and water storage facilities. Improvements to these facilities are financed
by the City via the trunk water fees described above� All storage and supply systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City
standards�
Existing Developed Unserviced Properties
There are a number of existing developed areas that do not receive water service within the City limits� The trunk system has been designed to
accommodate the existing developed unserviced properties within the City, but it is not the policy of the City to force individual property owners to
connect to City service� If an individual property owner or group of neighboring property owners wishes to connect to City service where it is not
yet available, the City will review whether or not it is an economically viable alternative to provide services to the area at the time of the request
for connection� Existing developed unserviced residential properties will be required to pay connection fees as required by City Code�
Existing Non-Residential Unserviced Properties
Existing unserviced commercial/ industrial or other non-residential properties wishing to expand or connect to municipal utilities shall be treated
the same as new development and will be required to pay all connection fees as required by the City Code�
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costs of operations, maintenance, and replacement of all water system
facilities�
WAC fees provide a funding mechanism for asset costs, while water
trunk fees provide funding for the construction of major infrastructure
improvements needed to develop and expand the system� The City
of Hugo has established that growth should be funded and paid for
by those in need of the facilities� The development creating the need
for additional water distribution system improvements are expected to
pay for new trunk facilities and expansion of existing facilities through
the water trunk fees� Both the WAC fees and water trunk fees are
calculated based upon the Metropolitan Council’s SAC Procedure
Manual, which includes SAC unit calculations for non-residential
properties�
New development within the 2040 MUSA with municipal infrastructure
available is required to connect to the municipal system� Existing
development is not currently required to connect to the City’s water
distribution system� Developments and redevelopments desiring
service will be responsible for all connection charges per City Code�
Capital Improvement Plan
The City of Hugo’s Water CIP is presented in Table 9-9� This table
includes trunk system improvements for service areas added within
the 2040 MUSA, and also includes water storage and well source
improvements within the 2040 MUSA�
To serve the eastern portion of the City that is currently outside of the
City’s 2040 MUSA, the trunk water distribution system will need to be
extended to the east and will include the construction of additional
supply and storage within the eastern portion of the City� Distribution,
supply, and storage requirements will depend on the expected
population and land use of the areas where service is extended�
Table 9-9 Water System Capital Improvements Plan
Approximate
Year Improvement Description
2018-2020 Install New 1�5 MG Water Tower No� 4
Well Maintenance and Repair
2020-2025
Install New 1�5 MG Water Tower No� 4
Well Maintenance and Repair
Trunk Watermain Expansion (Phased with
Development)
2025-2030
Install New Well No� 7
Well Maintenance and Repair
Trunk Watermain Expansion (Phased with
Development)
2030-2035
Install New Well No� 8
Well Maintenance and Repair
Trunk Watermain Expansion (Phased with
Development)
2035-2040
Install New Well No� 9
Well Maintenance and Repair
Trunk Watermain Expansion (Phased with
Development)
Utility Fee Structure
The City’s current water fee structure is provided in Appendix 9-9�
Fees consist of water use rates, water availability charges (WAC), and
water trunk fees�
Utility usage fees are charged to both residential and non-residential
users based on the actual water usage metered during the particular
billing period� The purpose of the user charges is to fund the
operation, maintenance, and replacement costs of the existing
distribution system� User charges are primarily based on the actual
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Emergency Response
Procedures
Water emergencies can occur as a result of vandalism, sabotage,
accidental contamination, mechanical problems, power failures,
drought, flooding, and other natural disasters. The purpose of
emergency planning is to develop emergency response procedures
and to identify actions needed to improve emergency preparedness�
In the case of a municipality, these procedures should be in support of,
and part of, an allhazard emergency operations plan�
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Federal Emergency Response Plan
Section 1433(b) of the Safe Drinking Water Act as amended by the
Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response
Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-188, Title IV – Drinking Water Security
and Safety) requires community water suppliers serving over 3,300
people to prepare an Emergency Response Plan� The City of Hugo
has completed a Federal Emergency Response Plan and submitted
the required certification to the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency� The following information supplements and summarizes
the information contained in that document and this information is
specific to the City’s existing water system, including the allocation and
demand reduction procedures and enforcement�
Operational Contingency Plan
An operational contingency plan that describes measures to be
taken for water supply mainline breaks and other common system
failures, as well as routine maintenance, is recommended by the State
Department for all utilities� The City of Hugo’s water utility currently
has an operational contingency plan� A contact list for contractors and
suppliers is included in a water emergency telephone list included in
Appendix 9-5�
Allocation and Demand Reduction
Procedures
As contained in the Federal Emergency Response Plan, the
emergency response lead is to be the City’s Public Works Director
and the alternate emergency response lead will be designated by the
Public Works Director�
The current contact information for these personnel is:
Emergency Response Lead: Scott Anderson
Phone: (651) 755-6468
Email: sanderson@ci�hugo�mn�us
Alternate Emergency Response Lead: Mike Loeffler
Phone: (651) 248-4683
Email: mloeffler@ci.hugo.mn.us
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Water Supply Plans, as required by the Department of Natural Resources and the Metropolitan Council,
must include procedures to address emergencies and the sudden loss of water due to line breaks, power
failures, sabotage, etc� During periods of limited water supply, public water suppliers are required to allocate
water based on the priorities established in Minnesota Statutes 103G.261. These priorities are defined as
follows:
• The first priority water use category includes domestic water supply only and excludes industrial and
commercial uses of municipal water supply. The first priority also includes uses for power production
that meet contingency requirements. Domestic use is defined by MN Rules 6115.0630, Subp.
9, as use for general household purposes for human needs such as cooking, cleaning, drinking,
washing, and waste disposal, and uses for onfarm livestock watering excluding commercial livestock
operations which use more than 10,000 gallons per day or one million gallons per year�
• The second priority water use category includes uses involving consumption of less than 10,000
gallons per day�
• The third priority water use category includes uses for agricultural irrigation and processing of
agricultural products�
• The fourth priority water use category includes uses for power production in excess of the use
provided for in the contingency plan under first priority.
• The fifth priority water use category includes uses, other than agricultural irrigation, processing of
agricultural products, and power production�
• The sixth priority water use category includes nonessential uses. These uses are defined by
Minnesota Statutes 103G�291 as lawn sprinkling, vehicle washing, golf course and park irrigation,
and other nonessential uses�
Triggers for Allocation and Demand Reduction
Table 9-10 Water Use Priorities
Customer Category Allocation Priority Average Daily Demand
(GPD)
Short-Term
Emergency Demand
Reduction Potential
(GPD)
Residential 1 720,000 -
Institutional 2 0 -
Commercial 3 36,600 -
Industrial 4 22,200 -
Agricultural/Irrigation 5 219,000 -
Wholesale 7 0 -
Non-Essential 6 N/A -
Total NA N/A 245,000*
GPD – Gallons per Day
*It is estimated that the City’s use increases by approximately 490,000 gallons per day in the summer� Therefore, on average, the short-term
reduction potential is 245,000 gallons per day (half of the increased summer use)� It should be noted that this reduction potential will be
significantly lower in the winter months�
Water used for human needs at hospitals, nursing homes and similar types of facilities are designated as a
high priority to be maintained in an emergency� Local allocation priorities will address water used for human
needs at other types of facilities such as hotels, office buildings, and manufacturing plants. The volume of
water and other types of water uses at these facilities will be carefully considered� After reviewing the data,
common sense will dictate local allocation priorities to protect domestic requirements over certain types of
economic needs� Table 9-10 lists the priority ranking, average day demand and demand reduction potential
for each customer category in the City�
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water availability problems during the onset of a drought are almost
impossible to predict. Significant increases in demand should be
balanced with preventative measures to conserve supplies in the event
of prolonged drought conditions�
Notification procedures as designated by the City of Hugo include
methods that will be used to inform customers regarding conservation
requests, water use restrictions, and suspensions� Customers should
be aware of emergency procedures and responses that the City may
Table 9-11 Demand Reduction Procedures
Condition Trigger(s)Actions
Stage I (Mild)During all lawn watering seasons�
The City has a mandated odd/even lawn watering restriction� During
seasonal lawn watering restrictions, monitoring and enforcement is
increased�
Stage 2 (Severe)
When water demand exceeds 110% of well firm
capacity or when stage 2 does not keep demand
below 100% and/or Tower Levels below fire/
reserve level�
A total watering ban is announced and enforced�
Critical Water
Deficiency (M.S.
103G�291)
Executive Order by Governor and as provided in
above triggers�
Stage 1: Restrict lawn watering, vehicle washing, golf course and park
irrigation and other non-essential uses�
Stage 2: Suspend lawn watering, vehicle washing, golf course and park
irrigation and other non-essential uses�
Triggers for allocation and demand reduction actions are defined by
the City of Hugo for implementing emergency responses, including
supply augmentation, demand reduction, and water allocation�
Examples of triggers can include the water demand in excess of
100% of storage capacity, the water level in the City’s wells below a
certain elevation, etc. Each trigger should have a quantifiable indicator
and actions can have multiple stages such as mild, moderate and
severe responses� The following are triggers that the City of Hugo has
identified and are used for implementing emergency responses:
• Excessive Water Demand
• Storage Capacity (demand exceeding capacity)
• Well Pumps, or Wells Out of Service
• Loss of Production
• Water Main Break
• Governor’s Executive Order – Critical Water Deficiency
(required by Statute)
Table 9-11 presents the primary quantitative triggers for implementing
water emergency procedures and the actions to be taken� System
failures are not included in the outlined triggers� Triggers may be
adjusted if equipment failures occur� In addition, the potential for
need to implement� The City’s Public Works Director or his designee
shall be responsible for media notification and distribution of public
notices for a Public Works emergency� Other emergencies that involve
multiple agencies will be handled per the City’s Emergency Operations
Plan� The City website and billing inserts will notify consumers of
conservation measures�
Enforcement
Minnesota Statutes require public water supply authorities to adopt
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and enforce water conservation restrictions during periods of critical
water shortages� As stated in Minnesota Statutes 103G�291,
Subdivision 1, regarding public water supply appropriation during
deficiency, if the governor determines and declares by executive order
that there is a critical water deficiency, public water supply authorities
appropriating water must adopt and enforce water conservation
restrictions within their jurisdiction that are consistent with rules
adopted by the commissioner� The restrictions must limit lawn
sprinkling, vehicle washing, golf course and park irrigation, and other
nonessential uses, and have appropriate penalties for failure to comply
with the restrictions�
The City of Hugo has authorized the Public Works Director to have
standing authority to implement water restrictions, which increases
response times for dealing with water emergencies� The Mayor or
City Administrator, in conjunction with the Public Works Director,
is responsible for providing overall direction and control of City
Government resources involved in the response to a disaster�
Typically, the Public Works Director will implement seasonal watering
restrictions�
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Appendix 9-1 Water Supply Plan
Appendices
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Appendix 9-2 Well Records and Maintenance Summaries
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Appendix 9-3 Water Level Monitoring Plan
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Appendix 9-4 Water Level Graphs
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Appendix 9-5 Capital Improvement Plan
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Appendix 9-6 Emergency Telephone List
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Appendix 9-7 Cooperative Agreements for Emergency Services
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Appendix 9-8 Municipal Critical Water Deficiency Ordinance
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Appendix 9-9 Water Demand by Customer Category
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Appendix 9-10 Water Rate Structure
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Appendix 9-11 Water Conservation Regulations
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Appendix 9-12 Implementation Checklist
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Chapter 10
Comprehensive
Water Resources
Management Plan
The City of Hugo’s Water Resource Management Plan (plan, City
plan, local plan, WRMP) is a local management plan that meets the
requirements of Minnesota Statutes 103B�235, Minnesota Rules 8410,
the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Watershed Management
Plan, the Brown’s Creek Watershed District (BCWD) Fourth
Generation Watershed Management Plan, the Carnelian-Marine-St�
Croix Watershed District (CMSCWD) Watershed Management Plan,
and Washington County Groundwater Plan�
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Minnesota Statute 103B�201 states that the purposes of the water
management programs are to:
• Protect, preserve, and use natural surface and groundwater
storage and retention systems;
• Minimize public capital expenditures needed to correct flooding
and water quality problems;
• Identify and plan for means to effectively protect and improve
surface and groundwater quality;
• Establish more uniform local policies and official controls for
surface and groundwater management;
• Prevent erosion of soil into surface water systems;
• Promote groundwater recharge;
• Protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water
recreational facilities; and
• Secure the other benefits associated with the proper
management of surface and groundwater�
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Background
Lakes, wetlands, streams, and drainage ways dominate the
landscape� These natural features play an extensive role in the way in
which the community is currently developed, and will develop into the
future. There are nine lakes in the City classified as protected waters
and three lakes which are classified as wetlands by the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources� Hardwood Creek, Clear Water
Creek and a number of judicial ditches also traverse the City� There
are three separate watershed districts in the City of Hugo� The majority
of the City is within the Rice Creek Watershed District except for small
portions of eastern Hugo that are within the Carnelian-Marine-St� Croix
Watershed District and the Brown’s Creek Watershed District� There
are also approximately 944 acres of protected wetlands in the City of
Hugo�
Content
The Hugo Water Resource Management Plan is divided into six sections:
• Section 1�0 Executive Summary provides background information and summarizes the plan contents�
• Section 2�0 Land and Water Resource Inventory presents information about the topography, geology, groundwater, soils, land use, public
utilities, surface waters, hydrologic system and data, impaired waters, and the drainage system�
• Section 3�0 Agency Cooperation describes local organizations and other governmental controls and programs that affect water
management�
• Section 4�0 Assessment of Problems and Issues presents the City’s water management related problems and issues�
• Section 5�0 Goals and Policies outlines the City’s goals and policies pertaining to water management�
• Section 6.0 Implementation Program presents the program elements and discusses the responsibilities, priorities and financial
considerations associated with the implementation program�
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Goals
The goals and policies outlined in the WRMP are grouped by their
relationship to the key issues listed below:
• Section 5�2 – Volume Management
• Section 5�3 – Water Quality
• Section 5�4 – Runoff Management and Flood Control
• Section 5�5 – Wetlands
• Section 5�6 – Erosion and Sediment Control
• Section 5�7 – Groundwater
• Section 5�8 – Recreation, Habitat and Shoreland Management
• Section 5�9 – Education and Public Involvement
• Section 5�10 – Public Ditch System
A general goal of the City is to cooperate, collaborate, and partner
with other entities, such as the Watershed Districts and the MPCA�
Cooperation, collaboration, and partnering results in projects that are
less likely to conflict with the goals of the affected entities, are better
able to meet long-term goals, and are generally more cost-effective�
Strategies
Hugo pursues a reduce, reuse, and replenish philosophy through its stormwater management policies� Hugo’s policies are designed to:
• Reduce stormwater runoff to prevent the damage that occurs to lakes, streams, and wetlands from urbanization�
• Reduce reliance on groundwater by encouraging projects that reuse stormwater for irrigation�
• Favor a regional approach to preserve and replenish underground drinking water supplies� This regional approach substitutes surface
water for groundwater where possible and seeks to replenish groundwater supplies by active regional management of existing
appropriations and by consideration of an aquifer recharge and storage program�
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Chapter 11
Comprehensive
Sanitary Sewer Plan
The City of Hugo, located in Washington County, has experienced
population growth in recent years and anticipates growth to continue�
To accommodate the projected population, the City initiated an
update to its Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan in accordance with
Minnesota Statute 473�513� The purpose of this study is to provide the
City with an updated plan to serve future development and to identify
existing system facilities and deficiencies.
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Scope
The plan incorporates the population projections from the Metropolitan Council (MCES) overall system statement to project sanitary sewer flows
for the City of Hugo through the year 2040. The potential 2040 service area was defined as areas that can be feasibly served by sanitary sewer
in the future and was based on the 2040 Land Use Plan� The 2040 service area for the City is considered to be the full build-out of the proposed
2040 urban service area, generally defined as the western half of the community. Based on the 2040 service area, sanitary Sewer Districts
and Sub-districts were defined. Existing sanitary sewer flow rates were calculated based on the existing number of SAC units and per capita
flows designated by MCES for each Sub-district. Future sanitary sewer flow rates were calculated for each Sub-district based on the respective
land uses and assumed per acre flow rates. The eastern portion of the City was also evaluated for future sanitary sewer service beyond 2040.
Projected sanitary sewer flow rates were used to analyze the existing trunk system capacity and to size future trunk system facilities.
Future trunk improvements were defined with the intention that the trunk system would serve the 2040 service area in addition to the eastern
portion of the City outside the 2040 MUSA� An approximate layout of potential 2040 trunk system improvements is provided, which include
capacity considerations for ultimate flows from the eastern half of the City. Future improvements were incorporated into a Sanitary Sewer Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP)�
Data Available
In preparing this report, the following sources of information were
utilized:
• Existing Sanitary Sewer GIS Information prepared by WSB &
Associates, Inc�
• Sanitary Sewer as-builts provided by the City of Hugo
• City of Hugo Comprehensive Sewer Policy Plan, dated 2008
• MCES Metering Data
• MCES Sanitary Sewer Design Peaking Factors
• MCES System Statement for the City of Hugo
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Existing Sanitary Sewer System
Sanitary Sewer Service Area
Typically, sanitary sewer systems consist of two elements: collection and treatment� Collection systems include sewer services, trunk sewer
pipe, lateral sewer pipe, manholes, lift stations, and forcemains which collect the sewer flows from private residential, commercial, and industrial
properties within the city� Treatment systems include the biological or chemical treatment in order to remove targeted contaminants from the
wastewater�
The City of Hugo’s existing sanitary sewer system is a collection system only; the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) provides
treatment for Hugo’s sanitary sewer flows. MCES is also responsible for major trunk facilities conveying wastewater across City boundaries
to regional treatment facilities. All wastewater flows from the City of Hugo enter the MCES Interceptor system and are conveyed to the MCES
Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) located in the City of St� Paul, directly adjacent to the Mississippi River�
The sanitary sewer service area is defined as the area from which wastewater flows are collected by the City’s sewer system. The existing
service area within the City of Hugo is comprised of approximately 3,600 gross acres which includes the lakes, wetlands, open park land, and
road right-of-ways� This existing service area is shown in Map 10-1� Nineteen sanitary sewer service districts were developed within the City
boundaries based on the connection points to the MCES Interceptor� These districts are further subdivided into smaller Sub-districts based on
trunk gravity service and lift station service areas that were used to develop design flows and size trunk facilities. The existing service area is
partially developed within several districts� The Sewer Districts and Sub-districts are shown in Map 10-2�
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Land Use Breakdown
The current and 2040 land use plan for the City of Hugo is described in Chapter 4 of this Comprehensive Plan� This plan was developed by
the City and separates the planning area into 11 different land use categories� Land use is a critical factor in determining future sanitary sewer
alignments and sizes because different land uses generate different wastewater flow rates. Table 11-1 presents the current City land use
breakdown and the associated abbreviations�
Gravity Sanitary Sewer
The City of Hugo’s gravity sanitary sewer system is in good condition overall and consists of 8- to 18-inch diameter vitrified clay pipe (VCP),
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), ductile iron pipe (DIP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic sewer pipe� The
original sanitary sewer system was constructed in the 1970’s and included two lift stations� Following the initial construction, the majority of the
system has been constructed within the past 30 years�
The gravity sanitary sewers are directed to several connection points to the MCES interceptors described in Section 4 that conveys wastewater
to the Metropolitan WWTP� The existing gravity sanitary sewer collection system (8-inch diameter and larger) and the MCES interceptors are
shown in Map 11-1�
Table 11-1 Land Use Summary
Land Use Designation Abbreviation
Agricultural AG
Business Park BP
Commercial COM
Industrial IND
Very Low Density Residential VLD
Low Density Residential LD
Medium Density Residential MD
High Density Residential HD
Large Lot Residential LL
Mixed Use MIX
Public/Quasi-Public PQ
Lift Stations
The City of Hugo’s sanitary sewer system includes ten lift stations
with pumping capacities that range between 90 gallons per minute
(gpm) and 515 gpm� The lift station capacities vary depending on the
demand within and size of their associated service area�
The locations of the existing lift stations are shown in Map 10-1,
and Table 10-2 summarizes capacity information for each of the lift
stations�
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Table 11-2 Existing Lift Station Information
Lift
Station
Area
Year of
Construction
Pumping
Capacity
(gpm)
Control
Panel
Age
Pump
Age
1 1973, 2009 380 2009 2009
2 1973 400 1973 1973
3 1998, 2009 190 2009 2009
4 2000 350 2000 2000
5 2003 100 2003 2003
6 2004 120 2004 2004
7 2006 100 2006 2006
8 2006 200 2006 2006
9 2007 515 2007 2007
10 2007 90 2007 2007
Sanitary Sewer Districts
To develop the future sanitary sewer trunk system, the ultimate
potential service area was divided into major service areas or districts
and then divided into Sub-districts� Generally, the selection of these
larger district areas is governed by existing topography and/or other
existing features such as roadways� The ultimate potential service
area for Hugo is divided into twenty-two major sanitary Sewer Districts
designated A through V� Map 11-2 shows the major sanitary Sewer
Districts and the Sub-districts� The following sections describe the
major sanitary Sewer Districts; future improvements to serve the
undeveloped districts will be discussed in in the Future Sanitary
Sewer System section� It should be noted that the acreage of each
district presented below includes both existing developed and future
developable acreage�
District A
Sanitary Sewer District A consists of approximately 320 acres of land
divided into three Sub-districts: A1, A2, and A3�
Sanitary Sewer Sub-district A1 is located on the west side of Trunk
Highway (TH) 61 and south of 122nd Street North� In 2010, an 8-inch
sanitary trunk system was installed along Everton Ave to serve existing
residential homes that previously had private septic systems�
Sanitary Sewer Sub-district A2 is approximately 100 acres of
developable land and is located south of 122nd Street on the west side
of TH 61 and south of 125th Street on the east side of TH 61� Sanitary
Sub-district A3 is approximately 190 acres of developable land, is also
located south of 125th Street, and is east of Sub-district A2� Both Sub-
districts A2 and A3 are currently not served by a sanitary sewer trunk
system and all existing residential homes have private septic systems�
Sub-district A3 includes the Oneka Ridge Golf Course�
District B
Sanitary Sewer District B consists of approximately 65 acres of land
and divided into two Sub-districts: B1 and B2�
Both sanitary sewer Sub-districts, B1 and B2, are located on the west
side of Trunk Highway (TH) 61 and south of 125th Street North� The
districts are currently fully developed and served by an 8-inch sanitary
sewer that connects to the MCES interceptor at connection point B1
on 124th Street North� The sub-districts are not expected to develop
further and the capacity of the 8-inch sanitary sewer is sufficient.
District C
Sanitary Sewer District C consists of approximately 190 acres of
developable land and divided into two Sub-districts: C1 and C2�
Both sanitary sewer Sub-districts, C1 and C2, are located on the
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west side of Trunk Highway (TH) 61 and south of 127th Street North�
Sub-district C1 is currently fully developed, and is serviced by an 8-in
sanitary sewer� Before 2008, all the existing residential homes in Sub-
district C1 had private septic systems� Sub-district C2 is serviced by an
8-inch sanitary sewer that connects directly to the MCES interceptor
at connection point C1 on 126th Street North� The Sub-district is not
expected to develop further and the capacity of the 8-inch sanitary
sewer is sufficient.
District D
Sanitary Sewer District D consists of approximately 135 acres of land
divided into two Sub-districts: D1 and D2�
Both sanitary sewer Sub-districts, D1 and D2, are located on the west
side of Trunk Highway (TH) 61� Sub-district D1 is located north of
129th St N along Elmcrest Avenue and is currently developed as large
lot residential and is not serviced by a sanitary sewer trunk system�
All existing residential homes in Sub-district D1 currently have private
septic systems� Sub-district D1 may re-develop in the future to low
density residential which will require an extension of sanitary sewer
service�
Sub-district D2 is serviced by an 8-inch sanitary sewer and two City
lift stations, Lift Station No� 3 and Lift Station No� 10� This Sub-district
is directly connected to the MCES interceptor at connection point D1
east of Fairbanks Avenue� Sub-district D2 is not expected to develop
further and the capacity of the 8-inch sanitary sewer is sufficient.
District E
Sanitary Sewer District E consists of approximately 490 acres of land
divided into seven Sub-districts: E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, and E7�
Sanitary Sewer Sub-districts E1 and E2 are located on the west side
of Trunk Highway (TH) 61 and Sub-districts E3, E4, E5, E6, and E7
are located on the east side of TH 61� Sub-district E1, E2, and E3 are
all currently fully developed� Sub-district E5 is partially developed; the
eastern portion of the district serviced by sewer lines and the western
portion has private septic systems� E1 and E5 are serviced by an
8-inch sanitary sewer trunk system and E2 is serviced by a 12-inch
sanitary sewer trunk system� The majority of Sub-district E3 is serviced
by an 8-inch sewer system, and E3 also includes the existing Lift
Station No� 4 and a 12-inch and 18-inch sewer trunk line� These Sub-
districts are directly connected to the MCES interceptor at connection
point E1 on Fenway Boulevard� All four Sub-districts are not expected
to develop further and the capacity of both the 8-inch, 12-inch, and 18-
inch sanitary sewer is sufficient.
Sub-districts E4, E6, and E7 are currently undeveloped and all existing
residential homes in these sub-districts currently have private septic
systems� Sub-districts E4 through E7 may develop in the future which
will require an extension of trunk sanitary sewer service�
District F
Sanitary Sewer District F consists of approximately 23 acres of land
and is not subdivided further into Sub-districts�
Sanitary Sewer District F1 is located on the west side of Trunk
Highway (TH) 61 and is south and east of Europa Court� District
F1 is currently fully developed and is serviced by an 8-inch sanitary
sewer trunk system� This district is directly connected to the MCES
interceptor at connection point F1 on Fenway Boulevard� This district
is not expected to develop further and the capacity of the 8-inch
sanitary sewer is sufficient.
District G
Sanitary Sewer District G consists of approximately 132 acres of land
divided into two Sub-districts: G1 and G2�
Both sanitary sewer Sub-districts, G1 and G2, are located on the west
side of Trunk Highway (TH) 61� Sub-district G1 is located north of
Europa Trail and south of Sub-district G2� G1 is currently undeveloped
and is not serviced by a sanitary sewer trunk system� All existing
residential homes in Sub-district G1 currently have private septic
systems� Sub-district G1 may develop in the future which will require
an extension of sanitary sewer service from G1�
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Sub-district G2 is serviced by 8-inch and 10-inch sanitary sewer lines
and one City lift station, Lift Station No� 6� This sub-district is directly
connected to the MCES interceptor at connection point G1 on Fenway
Boulevard� Sub-district G2 is not expected to develop further and the
capacity of the 10-inch sanitary sewer is sufficient.
District H
Sanitary Sewer District H consists of approximately 45 acres of land
divided into two Sub-districts: H1 and H2�
Both sanitary sewer Sub-districts, H1 and H2, are located on the
west side of Trunk Highway (TH) 61� Sub-district H1 is located along
Europa Court� H1 is currently developed residential and serviced
by an 8-inch sanitary sewer system� This Sub-district is directly
connected to the MCES interceptor at connection point H1 on Fenway
Boulevard� Sub-district H1 may develop further to the west and north
in the future which will require an extension of trunk sanitary sewer
service from within this district� The capacity of the 8-inch sanitary
sewer within this sub-district is sufficient.
Sub-district H2 is located along Fenway Boulevard Circle and is
serviced by an 8-inch sanitary sewer� This Sub-district is directly
connected to the MCES interceptor at connection point H2 on Fenway
Boulevard� Sub-district H2 is not expected to develop further and the
capacity of the 8-inch sanitary sewer is sufficient.
District I
Sanitary Sewer District I consists of approximately 610 acres of
developable land divided into six Sub-districts: I1, I2, I3, I4, I5, and I6�
Sanitary Sewer Sub-districts I1, I2, and I3 are located on the west
side of Trunk Highway (TH) 61� Sub-district I1 is located south of
140th Street North and is currently only developed adjacent to Fenway
Boulevard� There are approximately 150 developable acres in I1
that are currently undeveloped and will require an extension of trunk
sanitary sewer service� Sub-districts I2 is serviced by an 8-inch
sanitary sewer, and I3 is serviced by both an 8-inch and 18-inch
sanitary sewer� Sub-district I2 includes the City Lift Station No� 5 and
Sub-district I3 includes the City Lift Station No� 2� These Sub-districts
are directly connected to the MCES interceptor at connection point I1
on Fenway Avenue� Sub-districts I2 and I3 are fully developed and are
not expected to develop further and the capacity of the 8-inch and 18-
inch sanitary sewer is sufficient
Sanitary Sewer Sub-districts I4, I5, and I6 are located on the east side
of TH 61� Sub-district I4 is located south of 142nd Street North and is
currently fully developed and serviced by 8-inch, 10-inch, and 15-inch
trunk sanitary sewer. The sanitary sewer flows from this Sub-district
is directed to the City’s Lift Station No�2 in Sub-district I3� Sub-district
I4 is not expected to develop further and the capacity of the 15-inch
sanitary sewer is sufficient.
Sub-districts I5 and I6 are currently undeveloped and may develop
in the future� When these two Sub-districts develop, an extension of
sanitary sewer service from district I4 will be required�
District J
Sanitary Sewer District J consists of approximately 385 acres of
developable land divided into five Sub-districts: J1, J2, J3, J4, and J5.
All sanitary sewer Sub-districts within district J are located on the
west side of Trunk Highway (TH) 61 and south of Frenchman Road�
Sub-district J1 is fully developed medium density residential and
commercial and is serviced by an 8-inch and 12-inch sanitary sewer
directly connected to the MCES interceptor at connection point J1�
Sub-district J2 is fully developed medium and low density residential
and is serviced by an 8-inch sanitary sewer directly connected to
the MCES interceptor at connection point J2� Sub-district J3 is fully
developed medium density residential and commercial and is serviced
by an 8-inch and sanitary sewer directly connected to the MCES
interceptor at connection point J3� Sub-district J4 is fully developed
low density residential and commercial and is serviced by 8-inch to
10-inch sanitary sewer directly connected to the MCES interceptor at
connection point J4� Sub-district J4 also includes the City Lift Station
No� 9� Sub-district J5 has a small region of low density residential
developments, which are serviced by an 8-inch sanitary sewer that
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connects to Sub-district J4� The remainder of properties within Sub-
district J5 are undeveloped and not connected to sanitary sewer lines�
For district J, the capacity of the existing trunk sanitary sewer system
is sufficient.
District K
Sanitary Sewer District K consists of approximately 1,195 acres of
developable land divided into seven Sub-districts: K1, K2, K3, K4, K5,
K6, and K7�
Sanitary Sewer Sub-district K1 is located west of TH 61 along
Frenchman Road� The majority of the Sub-district is located north
of Frenchman Road and is developed both mixed use and medium
density residential� Sub-district K1 is primarily developed to the east,
and is serviced by 8-inch to 18-inch sanitary sewer directly connected
to the MCES interceptor at connection point K1�
Sub-districts K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, and K7 are located east of TH 61
primarily along 147th Street and Oneka Lake Boulevard� Sub-districts
K2, K3, and K4 are fully developed mixed use, low density residential
and medium density residential� All three sub-districts are serviced
by 8-inch to 15-inch sanitary sewer that is directed to the 18-inch
trunk sanitary sewer located in Sub-district K1� Sub-district K2 also
includes the City’s Lift Station No� 1� All three of these Sub-districts
are not expected to develop further with the exception of minor re-
development in the future� The capacity of the existing trunk sanitary
sewer system in K2 and K3 is sufficient to accommodate existing flows
and also minor redevelopment within zoning requirements; however,
the trunk sanitary sewer within K4 will need to be upgraded to 12-inch
sewer main with the development of K6 which will be directed to the
K4 trunk sanitary sewer�
Sub-district K5 is located west of TH 61 and south of Oneka Lake
Boulevard� This Sub-district is primarily developed with existing low
density residential� Sub-district K5 is serviced by 8-inch to 12-inch
sanitary sewer and also includes the City’s Lift Station No� 7� The
district is directly connected to the 15-inch trunk sanitary sewer located
in Sub-district K2�
Sub-district K6 is located east of Sub-district K4 along Oneka Lake
Boulevard� K6 is currently undeveloped and may develop to low
density residential in the future� When this development occurs, an
extension of trunk sanitary sewer service from Sub-district K4 will be
required�
District L
Sanitary Sewer District L consists of approximately 90 acres of
developable land divided into three sub-districts: L1, L2, and L3�
All three sub-districts are located west of TH 61, north of Frenchman
Road, and border the City’s west boundary line� Sub-district L1 is fully
developed medium density residential and commercial and is serviced
by 8-inch and 12-inch sanitary sewer directly connected to the MCES
interceptor at connection point L1� Sub-district L1 is not expected to
develop further and the capacity of the existing 12-inch trunk sanitary
sewer system is sufficient.
Sub-districts L2 and L3 are partially developed and zoned for
commercial and medium density residential� The developed regions
are serviced by 8-inch sanitary sewer, with Sub-district L2 connecting
to Sub-district L1 and Sub-district L3 connecting to the MCES
interceptor sewer along Frenchman Rd�
District M
Sanitary Sewer District M consists of approximately 200 acres of
developable land divided into three Sub-districts: M1, M2, and M3�
Sanitary sewer Sub-district M1 is located west of TH 61 and north
of Frenchman Road along Oneka Parkway� The sub-district is fully
developed medium density residential and is serviced by 8-inch,
10-inch, and 15-inch sanitary sewer directly connected to the MCES
interceptor at connection point M2� This sub-district is not expected to
develop further and the capacity of the existing trunk sanitary sewer
system is sufficient to accommodate existing flows.
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Sub-district M2 and M3 are located directly south and east of Sub-
district M1, respectively� The sub-districts are currently undeveloped
and zoned for future commercial and medium density residential�
When each of these sub-districts develop, an extension of sanitary
sewer service from Sub-district M1 will be required�
District N
Sanitary Sewer District N consists of approximately 995 acres of
developable land divided into nine Sub-districts: N1, N2, N3, N4, N5,
N6, N7, N8, and N9�
Sub-districts N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, and N7 are located west of TH
61 and south of 159th Street North, with the exception of N1 which
is located south of 165th Street North and bordering the City’s west
boundary line� Sanitary Sewer Sub-districts N2, N4, N5, and N6 are
fully developed low density residential and medium density residential
and are serviced by 8-inch to 15-inch sanitary sewer� Lift Station No�
8 is located within Sub-district N2 and serves a limited number of
residential homes on Empress Avenue� Sub-districts N2, N4, and N6
are directly connected to the MCES interceptor at connection point N1,
and Sub-district N5 is directly connected to the MCES interceptor at
connection point N2� These sub-districts are not expected to develop
further and the capacity of the existing trunk sanitary sewer system is
sufficient to accommodate existing flows.
The eastern half of Sub-district N3 is developed as low density
residential and served by 8-inch sanitary sewer which connects to
Sub-district N2�
Sub-districts N1 and N7 are currently undeveloped and zoned
for future low density residential and medium density residential,
respectively� When N1 develops, an extension of trunk sanitary sewer
service from Sub-district N4 will be required, and when N7 develops,
an extension of sanitary sewer service from Sub-district N6 will be
required�
Sub-districts N8 and N9 are located east of TH 61 and south of
159th Street North� Sanitary sewer Sub-district N9 is fully developed
industrial, commercial, low density residential, and public/quasi-
public and is serviced by 8-inch to 12-inch sanitary sewer� The
sanitary sewer within Sub-district N9 is directed to Sub-district N6
and eventually is connected to the MCES interceptor at connection
point N1� This sub-district is not expected to develop further and the
capacity of the existing trunk sanitary sewer system is sufficient to
accommodate existing flows.
Sub-district N8 is currently undeveloped and zoned for future low
density residential and commercial� When this sub-district develops,
an extension of trunk sanitary sewer service from Sub-districts N6 and
N9 will be required
District O
Sanitary Sewer District O consists of approximately 930 acres of
developable land divided into four sub-districts: O1, O2, O3, and O4�
Sub-districts O1, O2, and the western portion of Sub-district O3 are
located west of TH 61 and south of 170th Street North� The eastern
portion of Sub-district O3 and Sub-district O4 are located east of
TH 61 and south of 170th Street North� All four districts are currently
undeveloped� Sub-district O1 is zoned for future industrial and medium
Sub-districts O1 and O2 are both zoned for future industrial and
medium density residential, with also a high density residential zone
located in the northeastern portion of Sub-district O2� Sub-district O3
is zoned for future industrial, medium density residential, high density
residential, mixed use, and low density residential, and Sub-district O4
is zoned for future low density residential� When each of these sub-
districts develop, an extension of trunk sanitary sewer service from the
MCES interceptor sewer at connection point O1 will be required�
District P
Sanitary Sewer District P consists of approximately 470 acres of
developable land� The Sewer District was not further subdivided into
sub-districts�
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District P1 is located west of TH 61 bordering the City’s west boundary
line along 170th Street North and the district is currently undeveloped�
District P1 is zoned for future business park, mixed use, medium
density residential, and industrial� When this district develops, an
extension of trunk sanitary sewer service from the MCES interceptor
sewer at connection point P1 will be required�
District Q
Sanitary Sewer District Q consists of approximately 1,415 acres of
developable land divided into four sub-districts: Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4�
Sub-districts Q1 and the western portion of Sub-district Q3 are located
west of TH 61 along 170th Street North� The eastern portion of Sub-
district Q3 and Sub-districts Q2 and Q4 are located east of TH 61 and
north of 170th Street North� All four districts are currently undeveloped�
Sub-district Q1 is zoned for business park, mixed use, medium density
residential, and high density residential development� Sub-district
Q3 is zoned for future mixed use, medium density residential and low
density residential development� Sub-district Q2 is zoned for future
mixed use and low density residential and Sub-district Q4 is zoned for
future low density residential development� When each of these sub-
districts develop, an extension of trunk sanitary sewer service from the
MCES interceptor sewer at connection point Q1 will be required�
District R
Sanitary Sewer District R consists of approximately 140 acres of
developable land divided into two sub-districts: R1 and R2�
Both sub-districts, R1 and R2, are located west of TH 61 and south of
180th Street North and are currently undeveloped� Sub-district R1 is
zoned for future low density residential, and Sub-district R2 is zoned
for future low density residential, medium density residential, and
high density residential� When each of these sub-districts develop, an
extension of trunk sanitary sewer service from the MCES interceptor
sewer at connection point R1 will be required�
District S
Sanitary Sewer District S consists of approximately 125 acres of
developable land and was not divided into further sub-districts� District
S1 is located west of TH 61 and south of 180th Street North and is
currently undeveloped� District S1 is zoned for future mixed use,
medium density residential, and high density residential development�
When this sub-district develops, an extension of trunk sanitary sewer
service from the MCES interceptor sewer at connection point R1 will
be required�
District T
Sanitary Sewer District T consists of approximately 1,900 acres of
developable land and was not divided into further sub-districts� This
district is located in the northern portion of the City outside of the
existing 2030 MUSA and is currently undeveloped� When this district
develops, an extension of trunk sanitary sewer service from Sub-
District Q4 will be required�
District U
Sanitary Sewer District U consists of approximately 4,210 acres of
developable land and was not divided into further sub-districts� This
district is located in the central portion of the City outside of the
existing 2030 MUSA and is currently undeveloped� When this district
develops, an extension of trunk sanitary sewer service from Sub-
District O4 will be required�
District V
Sanitary Sewer District V consists of approximately 6,560 acres
of developable land and was not divided into further sub-districts�
This district is located in the south portion of the City outside of the
existing 2030 MUSA and is currently undeveloped� When this district
develops, an extension of trunk sanitary sewer service from Sub-
District E7 will be required�
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Peak Flow Factors
The sanitary sewer collection system must be capable of
accommodating not only average flows, but also the anticipated peak
flows. These peak flows can be expressed as a variable ratio applied
to average flow rates. This variable ratio, called the peak flow factor,
has been found to decrease as the average flow increases. The
peak flow factors applied in this study were based on typical MCES
peaking factors� They are generally considered conservative, and are
widely used for planning in municipalities throughout the Twin Cities
Metropolitan Area� Table 11-3 below lists the peaking factors used for
this study�
Table 11-3 MCES Peak Flow Design Factors
Average Daily Flow (MGD)MCES Peak Flow
Design Factor
0�00 – 0�11 4�0
0�12 – 0�18 3�9
0�19 – 0�23 3�8
0�24 – 0�29 3�7
0�30 – 0�39 3�6
0�40 – 0�49 3�5
0�50 – 0�64 3�4
0�65 – 0�79 3�3
0�80 – 0�99 3�2
1�00 – 1�19 3�1
1�20 – 1�49 3�0
1�50 – 1�89 2�9
Average Daily Flow (MGD)MCES Peak Flow
Design Factor
1�90 – 2�29 2�8
2�30 – 2�89 2�7
2�90 – 3�49 2�6
3�50 – 4�19 2�5
4�20 – 5�09 2�4
5�10 – 6�39 2�3
6�40 – 7�99 2�2
8�00 – 10�39 2�1
10�40 – 13�49 2�0
13�50 – 17�99 1�9
18�00 – 29�99 1�8
Over 30�00 1�7
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Table 11-4 Existing Sanitary Sewer System Flows
Sewer Sub-
District
Adjusted
Average Flow
(MGD)
MCES
Design Peak
Flow Factor
Design Peak
Flow (MGD)
A1 0�0008 4�0 0�0033
B1 0�0007 4�0 0�0029
B2 0�0008 4�0 0�0034
C1 0�0026 4�0 0�0103
C2 0�0028 4�0 0�0111
D2 0�0083 4�0 0�0331
E1 0�0057 4�0 0�0229
E2 0�0133 4�0 0�0531
E3 0�0226 4�0 0�0904
E5 0�0099 4�0 0�0395
F1 0�0058 4�0 0�0230
G2 0�0202 4�0 0�0806
H1 0�0030 4�0 0�0121
H2 0�0072 4�0 0�0288
I1 0�0210 4�0 0�0840
I2 0�0024 4�0 0�0096
I3 0�0063 4�0 0�0251
I4 0�0617 4�0 0�2466
J1 0�0169 4�0 0�0676
J2 0�0104 4�0 0�0415
Existing System Analysis and
Deficiencies
The existing sanitary sewer system capacities to convey existing
system wastewater flows to the MCES collection system were
analyzed by considering the land use designations within the Sewer
Districts shown in Map 11-2 and typical MCES flow assumptions per
capita� Existing system as-built information was used to determine
pipe capacities. Average day flows were calculated by determining
the acreages of each land use designation in each district, assuming a
typical flow generated per capita, and scaling the flows to coincide with
MCES flow data.
All trunk sanitary sewer mains exhibited adequate capacity for the
existing system flows. Table 11-4 summarizes the existing average
and peak system flows by Sewer Sub-District. The flows reported
below do not include flow from upstream Sub-Districts. However,
cumulative flows from upstream Sub-Districts were considered in the
capacity analysis of existing trunk sewer and lift stations�
As detailed in the following table, all of the City’s existing lift stations
have sufficient capacity to accommodate additional growth. Table
10-5 shows existing lift station pump capacity and existing peak flow
information�
Sewer Sub-
District
Adjusted
Average Flow
(MGD)
MCES
Design Peak
Flow Factor
Design Peak
Flow (MGD)
J3 0�0053 4�0 0�0213
J4 0�0125 4�0 0�0500
J5 0�0204 4�0 0�0817
K1 0�0715 4�0 0�2860
K2 0�0249 4�0 0�0996
K3 0�0074 4�0 0�0295
K4 0�0301 4�0 0�1204
K5 0�0161 4�0 0�0643
L1 0�0134 4�0 0�0534
L2 0�0104 4�0 0�0416
L3 0�0071 4�0 0�0286
M1 0�0433 4�0 0�1731
N2 0�0184 4�0 0�0735
N3 0�0083 4�0 0�0331
N4 0�0389 4�0 0�1554
N5 0�0194 4�0 0�0777
N6 0�0225 4�0 0�0902
N9 0�0250 4�0 0�1001
Total Existing
System Flows
0617 34 2098
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Table 11-5 Existing Lift Station Analysis
Lift Station
Area
Pumping
Capacity (gpm)
Existing
Peak Hour
Inflow (gpm)
Remaining
Pumping
Capacity
(gpm)
1 380 66 314
2 400 189 211
3 190 38 152
4 350 59 291
5 100 20 80
6 120 56 64
7 100 11 89
8 200 74 126
9 515 91 424
10 90 15 75
Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS)
The City currently has 1,078 ISTS within its boundary that are constructed and maintained privately� Washington County monitors and inspects
these systems� The areas are primarily located in the districts in the northern and eastern parts of the City� The existing septic systems are
scattered within the existing and proposed urban service area� The locations of the ISTS are featured in Map 10-3�
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Goodview Ave N125th St N Keystone Ave NLynch Rd N152nd St N Jeffrey Ave NIngersoll Ave NIrish Ave N157th St N
Ironwood Ave NFenway Blvd147th St NHenna Ave N130th St N
Frenchman Rd N Harrow Ave NEthan Ave N1 4 7 t h S t N
Flay Rd NFenway Ave NEuropa Ave NHilo Ave N120th St N
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MCES Sanitary Sewer System
All of the wastewater generated within the City of Hugo ultimately
discharges to one MCES interceptor sewer identified as the Forest
Lake Interceptor (7029)�
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Forest Lake Interceptor
The Forest Lake Interceptor (7029) is a combination forcemain and gravity sewer interceptor, which flows southward from Forest Lake, through
Hugo, White Bear Lake, North Oaks, and Vadnais Heights before entering MCES Interceptor 7132�
There are several lift stations along the length of the interceptor, two of which are in Hugo� MCES Lift Station No� 2 is located on the City of
Hugo’s north border at 180th Street North� MCES Lift Station No� 3 is located adjacent to CSAH 8 at Oneka Parkway� The capacity of MCES Lift
Station No� 2 is 2,600 gpm or 3�74 MGD, and the capacity of MCES Lift Station No� 3 is 3,400 gpm or 4�90 MGD�
The interceptor enters the City of Hugo and MCES Lift Station No� 2 as a 36-inch reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) gravity sewer� The interceptor
exits MCES Lift Station No� 2 with approximately 3,500 feet of 18-inch ductile iron pipe (DIP) forcemain before transitioning back to 36-inch RCP
gravity sewer� The 36-inch RCP increases in size to a 42-inch RCP gravity sewer near 170th Street North and remains 42 inches in diameter
through the City of Hugo except for approximately 2,350 feet of 24-inch DIP forcemain between MCES Lift Station No� 3 and the 42-inch
interceptor on 142nd Street North�
MCES has identified an extensive Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) related to the Forest Lake Interceptor in response to growth within the region.
There are improvements programmed for the facilities between Hugo and the MCES WWTP over the next ten years� There are currently projects
that are under construction or in the planning stages consistent with the CIP�
Interceptor 76-51 (The Centerville Interceptor) intersects with and flows into the Forest Lake Interceptor near MCES Lift Station No. 3 in Hugo.
This interceptor collects flows from the Cities of Hugo, Lino Lakes, and Centerville.
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Growth Projections
The City of Hugo experienced stable growth between 1900 and 1960; however, it grew at a high rate between 1960 and 2000 with approximately
44% growth between 1990 and 2000� Although the city’s population doubled from 2000 to 2010, its growth has slowed to approximately 10%
growth since 2010. Recent historical growth data for the study area from the Minnesota State Demographer ’s office and projections determined
by the Metropolitan Council are included in Table 11-6�
Table 11-7 shows the assumed population growth and sewered population in the year 2040� These values are based on the City’s 2030
Comprehensive Plan, and they are greater than the values listed in the City’s 2040 MCES System Statement� As described in the 2040 Land
Use Plan, service allocation will be managed through the City’s Growth Management Policy, and projections for 2020 and 2030 are not listed�
All sewered population growth within the City of Hugo through the year 2040 will be served by the MCES Forest Lake Interceptor (7029) and
metered at MCES Meter M041�
It is assumed that as development occurs within the urban service area, sanitary sewer service will be extended to the new development�
Sanitary sewer service will also be extended to current developments within the urban service area based on need such as specific property
owner request�
Table 11-6 Historical Population
Year Population Total
Households Employees
2000 6,363 2,125 1,768
2005 9,440 3,344 1,871*
2010 13,332 4,990 1,973
2015 14,352 5,404 2,287*
2016 14,605 5,569 2,349*
*interpolated values
Table 11-7 Projected Population
Year 2040
Total Population 40,000
Sewered Population 37,000
Unsewered Population 3,000
Total Households 15,600
Sewered Households 14,400
Unsewered Households 1,200
Total Employees 4,500
Sewered Employees 4,500
Unsewered Employees 0
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District A
Additional trunk sanitary sewer main improvements will be required
following the connections of all the existing homes in Sub-districts
A1 and A2 that are currently on private septic systems� Additional
improvements will also be required if the Oneka Ridge Golf Course is
re-developed in the future� Trunk system improvements will include
the extension of a 12-inch trunk sanitary sewer from the MCES
Interceptor Sewer to the east to serve Sub-district A2 by gravity
main� Trunk system improvements for Sub-district A3 include the
construction of Trunk Lift Station A3 with a minimum pumping capacity
of 425 gpm and the extension of a 10-inch trunk sanitary sewer from
Sub-district A2�
District D
No additional trunk sanitary sewer main improvements will be required
following the connections of all the existing homes and possible
redevelopment of Sub-district D1 that are currently on private septic
systems� However, system improvements required will include the
extension of an 8-inch sanitary sewer to the northwest to serve Sub-
district D1 by gravity main� This sanitary sewer main will be directed
to the existing Lift Station No� 10 prior to entering Sub-district D2 and,
ultimately, the MCES interceptor at connection point D1�
District E
Trunk sanitary sewer main improvements will be required following the
possible development of Sub-district E4 and additional sanitary sewer
improvements will be required following the development of Sub-
districts E5, E6, and E7 that are currently not serviced by the trunk
sanitary sewer system� Trunk system improvements will include the
construction of new 8-inch sanitary sewers to serve Sub-district E4,
as well as the extension of 8-inch sanitary sewers within Sub-district
E5 which will be directed to the existing sewer within Sub-district E3�
Additional sanitary sewer improvements for Sub-districts E6 and E7
will include the installation of 8-inch sanitary sewer directed to Lift
Station No� 4 located in Sub-district E7 prior to entering Sub-district E3
and eventually entering the MCES interceptor at connection point E1�
The development and expansion of sewer service into District E will
require flows from Sub-districts E4, E6, and E7 to be serviced by
Lift Station No. 4. The peak flows generated from these districts are
projected to be within the current capacity of Lift Station No� 4� At
such a time that development occurs in District V outside of the 2040
MUSA, the trunk sewer main within District E2 along 130th St N
would need to be reconstructed to a 42-inch diameter trunk main from
Highway 61 to the MCES interceptor� Lift Station No� 4 would need
to be reconstructed to a capacity of 9,600 gpm with the addition of a
forcemain from the existing lift station location to Highway 61�
District G
No additional trunk sanitary sewer main improvements will be required
following the possible development of Sub-district G1 that is currently
not serviced by the trunk sanitary sewer system� To expand sewer
service into Sub-district G1, system improvements will be required and
include the extension of 8-inch sanitary sewers to the west and south
from Sub-district G2 to serve Sub-district G1 by gravity main, which
will then outlet to the MCES interceptor at connection point G1�
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District I
Additional trunk system improvements following the development of
Sub-District I1 include the extension of a 10-inch trunk main to the
service area� No additional trunk sanitary sewer main improvements
will be required following the possible development of Sub-districts I5
and I6 that are currently not serviced by the sanitary sewer system�
However, system improvements will be required and include the
extension of 8-inch sanitary sewers within each sub-district to serve
each by gravity main. A portion of Sub-district I1 wastewater flows
will be directed to Sub-district I2 and eventually outlet to the MCES
interceptor at connection point I1. Sub-district I5 wastewater flows
will be directed to Sub-district I4� The extension of sanitary sewer to
Sub-districts I5 and I6 would result in the total peak flows entering
Lift Station No� 2 exceeding the capacity of the lift station� Thus, the
capacity of Lift Station No� 2 pumps would need to be upgraded from
400 gpm to at least 420 gpm before total sewer service expansion into
Sub-districts I5 and I6� Sub-district I6 sanitary sewer improvements
will consist of the extension of an 8-inch sanitary sewer and the
construction of Lift Station I6 with a minimum pumping capacity of
115 gpm. Wastewater flows from this lift station will then be directed
to Sub-district I4 prior to entering the MCES interceptor at connection
point I1�
District J
To serve the future commercial and low density residential in Sub-
district J5, the extension 8-inch sanitary sewers will be required, which
can connect to the existing 10-inch trunk sewers in Sub-districts J2
and J4�
District K
An 8-inch sanitary sewer will be expanded to serve the future
medium density residential Sub-district K3. This district’s flows will
be connected to and flow into existing extension sewer lines in Sub-
district K2� To serve the future low density residential Sub-district K6,
the extension of 8-inch sanitary sewer will be required from Sub-district
K4�
District L
No additional trunk sanitary sewer main improvements will be required
following the possible development of Sub-districts L2 and L3 that is
currently not serviced by the trunk sanitary sewer system� However,
system improvements will be required and include the extension of
8-inch sanitary sewers to the east from Sub-district L1 to serve Sub-
district L2 by gravity main� Sub-district L3 improvements will include
the extension of an 8-inch sanitary sewer from the MCES Interceptor
Sewer�
District M
No additional trunk sanitary sewer main improvements will be required
following the possible development of Sub-districts M2 and M3,
currently not serviced by the trunk sanitary sewer system� However,
system improvements will be required and include the extension of
8-inch sanitary sewers to the south and east from Sub-district M1 to
serve the districts by gravity main�
District N
Trunk sanitary sewer main improvements will be required following
the possible development of Sub-district N1 and additional sanitary
sewer improvements will be required following the development of
Sub-district N7, currently not serviced by the trunk sanitary sewer
system� Trunk system improvements for Sub-district N1 will include
the construction of Lift Station N1 with a minimum pumping capacity
of 220 gpm and the extension of a 10-inch trunk sanitary sewer from
Sub-district N4�
System improvements will include the extension of 8-inch sanitary
sewers to the north to serve the eastern portion Sub-district N3 by
gravity main which will be directed to the existing Lift Station No� 8
located within Sub-district N2� Additional sanitary sewer improvements
for Sub-district N7 will include the installation of 8-inch sanitary sewer
directed to Sub-district N6 prior to entering the MCES interceptor at
connection point N1� Service to Sub-district N8 will be accomplished
through the extension of 8-inch sanitary sewer from Sub-districts N6
and N9�
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District O
To serve the future Sub-district O1 which is zoned for future industrial
and medium density residential; Sub-district O2 which is zoned
for future industrial, medium density residential, and high density
residential; Sub-district O3 which is zoned for future industrial,
medium density residential, mixed use, and low density residential;
Sub-district O4 which is zoned for future low density residential; and
to accommodate flows from the future District U outside of the 2040
MUSA, 33-inch to 36-inch sanitary sewer will need to be extended
from the MCES interceptor sewer� Trunk system improvements will
also include the construction of Lift Station O4 with an approximate
pumping capacity of 6,700 gpm in Sub-district O4 to direct the future
flows in District U outside the MUSA to Sub-district O3 and eventually
enter the MCES Interceptor at connection point O1�
District P
District P1 which is zoned for future low density residential, business
park, mixed use, medium density residential, and industrial will
require trunk sanitary sewer improvements prior to the development
of this district� Trunk sanitary sewer improvements will consist of the
extension of a 15-inch trunk sanitary sewer from the MCES Interceptor
Sewer at connection point P1� The construction of Lift Station P1 with
a minimum pumping capacity of 985 gpm will also be required in order
to serve the entire District P1�
District Q
To serve the future Sub-districts Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, and to accommodate
flows from the future District T outside of the 2030 MUSA, 12- to 30-
inch trunk sanitary sewer will need to be extended from the MCES
Interceptor Sewer� Trunk system improvements will also include
the construction of Lift Stations Q2 and Q4 with minimum pumping
capacities of 470 and 660 gpm in Sub-district Q2 and Q4, respectively,
to direct the flows to Sub-district Q3 and eventually enter the MCES
Interceptor at connection point Q1� Sub-districts Q1 and Q3 will
be directed by gravity sanitary sewer to the MCES interceptor at
connection point Q1�
District R
To serve the future low density residential Sub-districts R1 and R2, a
10-inch trunk sanitary sewer will need to be extended from the MCES
Interceptor Sewer� Trunk system improvements will also include the
construction of Lift Station R1 with a minimum pumping capacity of
235 gpm in Sub-district R1 to direct the flows to Sub-district R2 and
eventually enter the MCES Interceptor at connection point R1�
District S
To serve the future medium and high density residential Sub-district
S1, a 10-inch trunk sanitary sewer will need to be extended from the
MCES Interceptor Sewer� Trunk system improvements will include the
construction of the sanitary sewers to direct the flows to Sub-district S1
directly to the MCES interceptor at connection point R1�
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Standard Flow Rates
Table 10-8 below summarizes the wastewater flow assumptions for each land use designation that
were used to calculate future flows. The density values listed are from the 2040 Land Use Plan. These
densities were multiplied by 180 gallons per unit per day, a MCES standard value for residential wastewater
production, to provide the design wastewater flows for the residential land uses. A MCES standard value for
non-residential wastewater production of 800 gallons per acre per day was assumed for the business park,
commercial, and industrial land use types�
Table 11-8 Wastewater Flow Calculation Assumptions
Land Use Description
Assumed
Density (Units/
Acre)
Residential
Rate (Gal/Unit/
Day)
Design
Wastewater
Flows (Gal/Acre/
Day)
Agricultural ---
Business Park --800
Commercial --800
Industrial --800
Very Low Density Residential 0�5 180 90
Low Density Residential 3 180 540
Medium Density Residential 5�5 180 990
High Density Residential 9 180 1,620
Large Lot Residential 0�1 180 18
Mixed Use*10 -1,300
Public/Quasi-Public**--0
*The design wastewater flow for Mixed Use is based on 50% residential development at a density of 10 units/acre and 50% commercial
development� For the remaining non-residential land use classifications, the MCES flow estimates were used�
**Since the City of Hugo has many bogs and ponds throughout the city, it was assumed that most of the Public/Quasi-Public land designations
include these bogs and other parks that do not produce wastewater flows� Therefore, the design wastewater flow for Public/Quasi-Public is
zero�
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Wastewater Flow Projections
Wastewater flow projections were generated for each sanitary Sewer
District within the 2040 MUSA and corresponding sub-districts
based on the gross developable acreage available, anticipated land
uses, and wastewater flow generation rates. The wastewater flow
generation rates for the various land uses found Table 10-8 were
used to project the future wastewater flows for the service area.
Wastewater flow projections for the eastern portions of the City outside
of the 2040 MUSA were calculated on an average wastewater flow
generation rate per gross acre of 900 gallons per day average as
land use and population projections for this portion of the City are not
available�
The MCES Peak Flow Design Factors are summarized in Table 10-
3. Estimated peak hour flows are not totaled as the peaking factor is
dependent upon the average day flow rate. Summing the projected
peak hour flow rates would produce a flow rate higher than the peak
hour flow rate for the entire City. Therefore, the following existing,
2040 MUSA, and ultimate peak hour flows were calculated by
multiplying the total average flows by the appropriate MCES peaking
factor� Table 10-9 below presents the existing, projected 2040, and
projected ultimate flows for each sanitary Sewer District.
Table 11-9 2040 Wastewater Flows per Sewer District
Sanitary Sewer
District
Existing Average
Day Flow (MGD)
Existing Peak
Hour Flow
(MGD)
2040 Average
Day Projected
Flow (MGD)
2040 Peak Hour
Projected Flow
(MGD)
Ultimate
Average Day
Projected Flow
(MGD)
Ultimate Peak
Hour Projected
Flow (MGD)
A 0�0008 0�0033 0�209 0�794 0�209 0�794
B 0�0016 0�0062 0�002 0�006 0�002 0�006
C 0�0053 0�0213 0�005 0�021 0�005 0�021
D 0�0083 0�0331 0�026 0�103 0�026 0�103
E 0�0514 0�2058 0�183 0�714 0�183 0�714
F 0�0058 0�0230 0�006 0�023 0�006 0�023
G 0�0202 0�0806 0�040 0�160 0�040 0�160
H 0�0102 0�0408 0�016 0�065 0�016 0�065
I 0�0913 0�3653 0�215 0�817 0�215 0�817
J 0�0655 0�2620 0�140 0�545 0�140 0�545
K 0�1500 0�5849 0�409 1�430 0�409 1�430
L 0�0309 0�1236 0�056 0�223 0�056 0�223
M 0�0433 0�1731 0�091 0�362 0�091 0�362
N 0�1325 0�5167 0�338 1�218 0�338 1�218
O 0�590 2�008 0�590 2�008
P 0�405 1�418 0�405 1�418
Q 1�017 3�152 1�017 3�152
R 0�170 0�662 0�170 0�662
S 0�116 0�454 0�116 0�454
T 1�71 4�96
U 3�79 9�48
V 5�90 13�57
Total System 0617 2098 403 1008 1543 2932
Note: Existing, projected 2040, and projected ultimate peak hour flows equal the total average flow multiplied by peaking factors per MCES� The sum of the existing peak hour flow does not
equal the sum of the peak discharges from each district since the peaking factor decreases as the average flow increases� Peaking factors were taken from MCES factors included in Table
10-3�
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2040 Trunk System Analysis
Existing sanitary sewer as-builts for pipe diameter and slopes were utilized to determine the ability of the existing trunk system to convey future
wastewater flows. Future trunk mains and lift stations will be extended to accommodate future development, which in turn will increase the flows
conveyed to the existing trunk system� These future 2040 trunk mains and lift stations are included in Map 10-4� The MCES interceptor was not
analyzed in this report�
As discussed in Section 10.2, all City lift stations have sufficient capacity for additional growth in sanitary sewer flows. As shown in the following
table, Lift Station 2 will require an upgrade to accommodate the 2040 peak flows; all other existing lift stations have sufficient capacity for 2040
peak sanitary sewer flows. Table 10-10 below shows existing and proposed lift station pump capacity as compared to future 2040 peak flow.
To accommodate ultimate future flows from the eastern Districts, trunk connections will need to be installed into the existing system. Flows
from District V will be directed to the existing Lift Station 4, and Lift Station 4 would need to be reconstructed to accommodate ultimate flows of
9,600 gpm� Flows from District U will be directed to the future Lift Station O4, and Lift Station O4 would need to be constructed to accommodate
ultimate flows of 6,700 gpm at the time required to serve the ultimate development.
It should be noted that, in addition to trunk lift stations, local lift stations may be necessary as development occurs� All local lift stations will be
constructed and financed privately.
Table 11-10 Future 2040 Trunk Lift Station Analysis
Lift
Station
Area
Existing or
Proposed
Pumping
Capacity
(gpm)
2040
Peak
Hour
Inflow
(gpm)
Remaining
Pumping
Capacity
(gpm)
1 Existing 380 314 66
2 Existing 400 411 -11
3 Existing 190 77 113
4 Existing 350 321 29
5 Existing 100 44 56
6 Existing 120 102 18
7 Existing 100 40 60
8 Existing 200 75 125
9 Existing 515 295 220
10 Existing 90 49 41
A3 Proposed -425 -
I6 Proposed -115 -
N1 Proposed -220 -
O4 Proposed -240 -
P1 Proposed -985 -
Q2 Proposed -470 -
Q4 Proposed -660 -
R1 Proposed -235 -
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Guiding Principles
Growth of the trunk sanitary sewer system will be consistent with the Growth Management Policies outlined in the Comprehensive Plan� The
timing of future trunk sanitary sewer improvements will be influenced by several parameters including development in specific areas, failing
on-site septic systems, regulatory requirements, availability of funds, etc. As a result, it is difficult to accurately predict the timing of future
improvements, especially those which may occur far into the future� Therefore, the Capital Improvement Program is intended to serve only as
a guide for future fiscal planning and should be reviewed on a regular basis as more current planning and cost data becomes available. The
following items are general guiding principles to be considered when reviewing and/or revising the City’s sanitary sewer fee structure:
Design and Maintenance
The City promotes design for public buildings that allows for future expansions or accessory uses and encourages multi-use functions in
public buildings to provide for economy in government and make the most efficient use of these facilities. The City will maintain the existing
infrastructure to maximize cost efficiencies in development of public projects and will work with the State, County and/or neighboring communities
to coordinate public infrastructure improvements and services� The City discourages leapfrog development�
Overdepth and Oversizing
The costs of additional depth shall be defined by differences in cost for the depth required by the development and the depth required for trunk
facilities. Trunk oversizing as defined by the City and installed by the developer will be credited using the differential of pipe costs between the
larger and the minimum pipe size required for the development� The City shall determine if a credit will be given for a project�
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Lift Stations
Trunk lift stations will be defined as those included as part of the Comprehensive Sewer Plan. The cost of trunk lift stations will be financed by
the City via the City’s trunk funds, which are collected as part of development projects. Lift stations that do not fit the definition for a trunk lift
station will be constructed and financed privately as needed to serve individual developments. All lift stations will be designed and constructed in
accordance with City standards�
Sewer Service
The City will provide sanitary sewer service within the 2040 MUSA� In order to protect the local environment and water supply, the City
encourages the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of individual sewage treatment systems (ISTS) for those properties not served by the
City system�
Existing Developed Unserviced Properties
There are a number of existing developed areas that do not receive sewer service within the City limits� The trunk system has been designed
to accommodate all existing developed unserviced properties within the City� Existing developed unserviced residential properties are required
to connect to the City sewer system within 12 months after such sewer service becomes available to the property and will be required to pay all
connection fees as required by the City Code� If an individual property owner or group of neighboring property owners wish to connect to City
services where it is not yet available, the City will review whether or not it is an economically viable alternative to provide services to the area at
the time of the request�
Existing Non-Residential Unserviced Properties
Existing unserviced commercial/industrial or other non-residential properties wishing to expand or connect to municipal utilities shall be treated
the same as new development and will be required to pay all connection fees as required by the City Code�
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Capital Improvements Program
A Capital Improvement Plan based on estimated trunk sewer
construction is presented in Table 10-11� This table includes trunk
sanitary sewer and lift station improvements within the 2040 MUSA
service areas in order to accommodate both the projected 2040 MUSA
wastewater flows and also the ultimate wastewater flows generated
by the three districts T, U, and V located outside of the 2040 MUSA�
The projected 2040 sanitary sewer trunk system was broken down
into improvements based on flow districts. All trunk main and lift
station installations and all lift station upgrades will be phased with
development�
Utility Fee Structure
Sanitary sewer fees consist of sewer user fees, City sewer access
charges (City SAC), sewer trunk fees, and MCES sewer access
charges (MCES SAC)� The City’s current sewer fee structure is
provided below:
Utility usage fees are charged to both residential and non-residential
users based on the actual water usage metered during the winter
quarter� The purpose of the user charges is to fund the operation,
maintenance, and replacement costs of existing collection systems�
User charges are primarily based on the actual costs of operations,
maintenance, and replacement of all wastewater system facilities�
City SAC fees provide a funding mechanism for asset costs, while
sewer trunk fees provide a funding mechanism for construction of the
major infrastructure improvements needed to serve growth� The City
of Hugo has established that growth should be funded and paid for
by those in need of the facilities� The development creating the need
for additional sanitary sewer system improvements are expected to
finance new trunk facilities and expansion of existing facilities through
the sewer trunk fees� Both the SAC fees and sewer trunk fees are
calculated based upon the Metropolitan Council’s SAC Procedure
Manual, which includes SAC unit calculations for non-residential
properties� The City also collects MCES SAC fees on behalf of MCES
to fund treatment and conveyance within the MCES system�
Table 11-11 Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvement Plan
Sanitary Sewer District Trunk Improvement Description
A
A2 12-inch Trunk Mains
A3 10-inch Trunk Mains
Trunk Lift Station A3
E E2 42-inch Trunk Main Upgrade
I
I1 10-inch Trunk Mains
Trunk Lift Station I6
Lift Station 2 Upgrade
N N1 10-inch Trunk Mains
Trunk Lift Station N1
O
O2 36-inch Trunk Mains
O3 33-inch Trunk Mains
O4 33-inch Trunk Mains
Trunk Lift Station O1
P P1 15-inch Trunk Mains
Trunk Lift Station P1
Q
Q1 30-inch Trunk Mains
Q2 12-inch Trunk Mains
Q3 27-inch Trunk Mains
Q4 24-inch Trunk Mains
Trunk Lift Station Q2
Trunk Lift Station Q4
R R2 10-inch Trunk Mains
Trunk Lift Station R1
S S1 10-inch Trunk Mains
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Inflow and Infiltration (I/I)
Inflow is water, typically stormwater, which enters the sewer system through broken manhole covers, sewer cleanouts, sump pumps, foundation
drains, and rain leaders� Infiltration is water, typically groundwater, which leaks into the sewer system through cracks in the sewer mains,
laterals, joints, and manholes�
Water from inflow and infiltration (I/I) can consume available capacity in the wastewater collection system and increase the flow into treatment
facilities. In extreme cases, the added flow can cause bypasses or overflows of raw wastewater. This extra flow also requires a larger capacity
in the city’s collection and treatment components, which results in increased capital, operation and maintenance, and replacement costs� As
a sewer system ages and deteriorates, I/I can become an increasing burden on a City’s system� Therefore, it is imperative that I/I be reduced
whenever it is cost effective to do so�
The MCES has established I/I goals for each community discharging wastewater into the Metropolitan Disposal System (MDS) based on average
day flows and allowable peaking factors. In February 2006, the MCES began an I/I Surcharge Program which requires communities within their
service area to eliminate excessive I/I over a period of time. Now, communities that exceed their wastewater flow program year goals for the
period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 will be required to complete an I/I mitigation assignment to be implemented in 2019�
Historically, the City of Hugo has not been identified by the MCES as having excessive I/I. During the development of the I/I Surcharge Program,
the City was not charged for wastewater generation based on actual metering data, but rather on estimated wastewater flows based on
connections added per year� MCES began billing the City of Hugo based on metering data in 2013, using data available beginning in 2011� An
analysis of recent metering data as it relates to I/I is included below�
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I/I Analysis
The City of Hugo’s sanitary sewer system is relatively new compared to other cities in the Metro Area� All of the lift stations and a majority of the
sewer lines were constructed from the 1970s onward� Approximately 8% of the residential housing in the City was constructed before 1970, and
none of the pre-1970 era private services have been evaluated for I/I� However, the City televises its sanitary sewer lines in conjunction with its
street and utility improvement projects, at which time potential issues with private services are identified.
A comparison of the dry weather flow versus average annual flow for Hugo’s Metershed region from 2012-2016 is given in Table 10-12 below�
Dry weather flow is calculated as average flow during the months of December through February. The purpose of this comparison is to give a
general indication of the extent of I/I in the region�
Based on the difference between average and dry weather flow, averaged over 2012-2016, the estimated amount of clearwater entering the
system is approximately 36,000 gallons per day�
The percent increase from dry weather to average annual flows in the City of Hugo was less than 10% in every year except for 2016. A slight
increasing trend is indicated by the metering data from the last five years; the City will continue to monitor this data to see whether or not this
trend continues� The City’s strategies, standards, and investments for reducing I/I are listed in the next section�
Table 11-12 Dry Weather Flow vs. Average Annual
Flow for Hugo Metershed
Year Dry Weather
Flow (MGD)
Average Annual
Flow (MGD)
Percent
Increase
2012 0�61 0�62 1�75%
2013 0�64 0�66 3�78%
2014 0�56 0�60 6�89%
2015 0�55 0�60 8�75%
2016 0�54 0�60 10�40%
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I/I Reduction
The City’s strategy for preventing excess I/I includes requiring all development to conform to City standards� Hugo requires sump pump and
private sewer disconnection during public sewer expansions, and requires suitable conditions of existing lines before a dry connection to the
public sewer system is made� Furthermore, the City clearly articulates that the discharge of any non-wastewater into the public sewer system,
especially stormwater, is prohibited�
Excerpts from the Hugo City Code that pertain to I/I reduction are included below:
Sec. 82-107. - Construction requirements.
…
(b) Approved materials
... No inter-connection of the existing private sewage disposal system shall remain upon connection to the public system. If a sewer
service connection is such that gravity flow can be had to the public sewer main and a sump pump is presently used, said sump
pump shall be disconnected, discontinued, and removed from sewer service.
…
(d) Existing lines and systems to be approved. Existing building service lines or systems may require replacement. Such
lines claimed to be in good condition and approved material shall be subject to an air test or other suitable tests approved by the
city engineer and/or plumbing inspector. Any system will be subject to retesting. Cost of testing shall be paid by the owner. Any
system failing to meet a satisfactory test shall be replaced or repaired to the satisfaction of the city engineer and/or city inspector.
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(e) Connection restrictions. No connection of any building sewer to any sewer service line shall be made by any person other
than an employee of the city, or a licensed sewer installer, and all such connections shall be made under dry conditions, either
naturally occurring or by dewatering, and in the presence of the city inspector.
(Prior Code, § 230-120)
Sec. 82-108. - Abnormal and prohibited discharges.
….
(1) Stormwater. No stormwater, surface water, groundwater, or run-off, subsurface drainage, cooling water or unpolluted
industrial process waters shall be discharged or caused to be discharged into said sanitary sewer system.
(2) Roof and surface water. No roof or surface water drains shall be connected or directed to drain into the sanitary sewer
system.
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(Prior Code, § 230-130)
In addition, as mentioned previously, the City televises its sanitary sewer mains in conjunction with its street and utility improvement projects� As
issues are identified by the televising, corrective measures are initiated for the affected sewer or with the affected property owner. The City of
Hugo will continue to review its metering data as more becomes available and will begin to evaluate the sources of I/I in its system and target
areas for I/I reduction projects�
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Chapter 12
Public Facilities Plan
The purpose of this chapter is to evaluate the need for City-owned
facilities� This chapter will not include facilities that are covered in
other plan chapters such as park facilities, water treatment plants or
water towers�
Facilities owned by the City and other government agencies provide
vital services to the community� These facilities vary in size, function
and condition and are maintained by their operating body� In order
to understand how these facilities serve the community, the City
undertook an inventory to identify their current function and condition�
This inventory was completed with the assistance of those that
maintain each of these facilities�
Although this inventory includes public facilities owned by other
governmental units and semi-public facilities, such as churches and
schools, the City did not evaluate the future needs for those facilities�
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2040 Public Facilities Guiding Principles
1 Plan and provide public facilities in an orderly and economic manner
Objectives:
• Maintain the existing infrastructure to maximize cost efficiencies in
• development of public projects�
• Encourage multi-use functions in public buildings to provide for economy in
• government and make the most efficient use of these facilities.
• Promote good design for public buildings that will allow for future expansions
• or accessory uses�
• Work with the State, County and/or neighboring communities to coordinate
• public infrastructure improvements and services�
• Protect the local environment and water supply through installation,
• maintenance and monitoring of on-site sewer systems�
• Provide sanitary sewer service within the Urban Service Area as outlined in the
• Comprehensive Plan�
• Provide a City water distribution system to meet City needs in
• compliance with State standards�
• Discourage leapfrog development�
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Existing Public Facilities Inventory
Public Works Building/Rice Lake Community Center
6900 137th Street North
The Public Works Facility was built in 2005� It is approximately 25,000
square feet in size and serves as the headquarters for the City’s public
works operations. The building is made up of office space, a large
garage for the City’s vehicle fleet and heavy equipment, and also
includes a large public facility known as the Rice Lake Community
Center�
Hanifl Shelter
7032 137th Street North
Hanifl Shelter was built in 2010 and is made up of 1,900 square feet
of indoor building space and a 1,400 square foot outdoor pavilion�
The shelter is located within Hanifl Fields Athletic Park, which began
construction in 2008� The shelter provides a variety of amenities such
as indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, rest rooms, a concession
stand, and storage for the park�
Hugo Fire Hall
5323 140th Street North
The Hugo Fire Hall is centrally located in the City next to the
Bald Eagle Industrial Park� The facility was built in 1999 and is
approximately 10,000 square feet in size� This building provides
storage space for fire equipment and vehicles and also includes office
space for fire department and police staff. The Hugo Fire Hall serves
all areas within Hugo City limits�
Walker Cemetery
Walker Cemetery (formerly called Brisson Cemetery) is a 0�21-acre
site in eastern Hugo� The cemetery was established prior to 1900 an
is believed to be the final resting place of at least one, and possibly
three, Civil War veterans�
Map 12-A (City Owned Buildings and Land) identifies all
City-owned buildings and land.
Hugo City Hall
14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North
The Hugo City Hall is located in the heart of downtown across from
Lions Park� The facility was built in 2002 and is approximately 11,000
square feet in size. The facility includes office space for most of the
city departments, including administration, community development,
finance and engineering. City Hall also includes the Council
Chambers and a community gathering space known as the Oneka
Room� Hugo City Hall has additional space within the facility reserved
for future employees�
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2. City Hall
3. Fire Hall
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Other Government
The Schools, Churches, Public and Semi-Public Buildings Map shows
the location of all other public facilities, including schools, churches,
gun clubs and cemeteries�
Hugo Post Office
5615 150th Street
The Hugo Post office was built in 1997 and is approximately 4,500
square feet. The post office currently serves 7,134 customers. The
post office representative did not indicate whether the facility has
adequate capacity to serve the projected increasing in the number of
households in the community�
Schools
Four independent public school districts serve City of Hugo residents (see Map 12-C – School District Boundaries and Public Facilities)� These
districts are the White Bear Lake School District (#624), the Stillwater School District (#278), the Forest Lake School District (#879) and the
Mahtomedi School District (#883)� Only two school districts, White Bear Lake and Stillwater, have school facilities within the City of Hugo� These
facilities are Hugo Elementary, Oneka Elementary and Withrow Elementary�
Hugo Elementary (White Bear Lake School District)
14895 Francesca Avenue
Hugo Elementary, located a few blocks from downtown, was
constructed in 1961 and renovated in 2007� After the renovation, the
school is able to serve 550 pre-school, kindergarten and 1st grade
students�
Oneka Elementary (White Bear Lake School District)
4888 Heritage Parkway North
Oneka Elementary school was constructed relatively recently on
parkland in the Waters Edge development� It opened for the 2006-
2007 school year and served 630 pre-school – 5th grade students in
its first year. The facility has the capacity for 750 students and includes
a super-sized gymnasium which is used by both the school district and
the City of Hugo for recreational activities�
Withrow Elementary (Stillwater School District)
10158 122nd Street
Withrow Elementary school is located in the southeast portion of the
City� The school was constructed in 1955 was expanded in 1997 to
include a new gymnasium, new classrooms and an expanded library
and office. The school has capacity to serve 300 students. This school
was closed by the school district in 2017�
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1. Hugo Elementary School
2. Public Works Facility
3. Withrow Elementary School
4. Oneka Elementary School
5. St. John's Cemetary
6. City Hall
7. Fire Hall
8. Post Office
9. New Life Church
10. St John the Baptist Church
11. Christ Lutheran Church
12. Compost Site
13. Hanifl Shelter
14. Walker Cemetary
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Long Lake
Round
Lake
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1. Hugo Elementary School
2. Public Works Facility
3. Withrow Elementary School
4. Oneka Elementary School
5. St. John's Cemetary
6. City Hall
7. Fire Hall
8. Post Office
9. New Life Church
10. St John the Baptist Church
11. Christ Lutheran Church
12. Compost Site
13. Hanifl Shelter
14. Walker Cemetary
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Needs Assessment
Facilities Needed to Serve Expanding Population
The City of Hugo is expected to grow to a population of approximately
40,000 by 2040� The existing City Hall, Public Works Facility and Fire
Hall were all designed to accommodate additional growth with building
expansions� These building expansions have not been scheduled
for construction, but may be required prior to 2040� The City should
monitor the needs of these facilities and include improvements in the
Capital Improvements Program (CIP) as needed�
It was assumed that the City will continue to operate with a volunteer
fire department and contract with Washington County for police
service� However, with the growth of population in the northern
portion of the City, as discussed in the Land Use chapter, an additional
Fire Hall/Public Safety building may be required in northern Hugo to
provide good response time for existing property owners and new
residents and businesses in the 2040 Land Use expansion areas�
The existing Fire Hall on 140th Street serves the entire City of Hugo�
Ambulance service is provided by North Memorial� They are able to
provide service to the City for the foreseeable future and have the
capacity to serve Hugo’s growing population�
The addition of a new Fire Hall/Public Safety building in northern Hugo
would provide more comprehensive coverage for the City and would
allow the City to:
• Improve the response time to homes and businesses in
northern Hugo�
• Meet the demand for increased services due to increased
growth in the City�
• Provide back up to the existing Fire Hall�
In addition to serving as the Public Works Facility and City Hall,
these existing buildings also office the contracted police staff from
Washington County� With the growth of the City, an expansion of
the existing Public Works Facility building may be required� The City
should consider partnering with Washington County as expansions are
needed for the Public Works Facility and City Hall�
The City of Hugo should prepare a comprehensive needs assessment
to determine when expansions to the Public Works Facility and City
Hall are necessary and to ensure that the location of the new Fire Hall/
Public Safety building would be in a location that would best serve the
needs of the community�
Financing Building Improvements
The City should plan for building renovations, expansions and
replacements based on the useful life of the facility� The city should
monitor the facility needs and include improvements in the CIP as
needed�
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Chapter 13
Implementation
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1 Provide for efficient and effective administrative services which will meet the needs of the City of
Hugo
Objectives:
• Provide adequate staff to administer the City’s statutory requirements�
• Maintain the use of professional consultants to provide specialized services, until such services are
deemed ineffective or are no longer cost-effective�
• Encourage innovative and creative approaches to planning, engineering, and City governance�
• Support the development and testing of alternative solutions to typical engineering and planning
problems�
• Implement the Comprehensive Plan though the subdivision ordinance, zoning ordinance, building
code and other City documents�
• Promote a sound financial planning program for capital improvements and relating those
improvements to need, location and proper timing�
• Maintain open communication for problem solving between staff, decisionmakers and the public to
find the best solution to planning and engineering issues within the community.
• Encourage staff to monitor land planning approaches in other communities and government bodies
for innovative solutions facing the City�
• Prevent unnecessary cost, duplication and inefficiency in providing needed facilities and services.
• Provide cost effective services to minimize impacts to taxpayers�
2 Work with adjacent jurisdictions and regulating agencies to promote acollaborative approach to
planning
Objectives:
• Include and invite participants from surrounding jurisdictions in planning activities that also have
implications for their future�
• Continue to explore and actively pursue opportunities to share services withsurrounding jurisdictions
to improve efficiency, reduce costs and avoid unnecessary duplication.
3 Provide opportunities for community and resident involvement in all aspects of the planning
process. Protect the health and safety and welfare of the residents of Hugo through efficient and
effective public safety systems
Objectives:
• Continue to monitor the contract for police protection to ensure it meets the needs of the residents
with the City’s fiscal capacity.
• Continue to monitor the effectiveness of the volunteer fire department to ensure it meets the needs of
the residents within the City’s fiscal capacity.
• Explore City ownership of police equipment and employment of police personnel only if the
contractual police protection is deemed ineffective or is not cost-effective�
• Maintain the program for vehicle replacement and reconditioning for fire department operations.
• Encourage continuing education for volunteer fire department personnel.
Strategies:
• Inform residents and community members of important community events through publication in the
local newspaper, or other forms of media�
• Encourage participation at all community meetings, including Planning Commission, Parks
Commission, Economic Development Authority, and City Council�
• Hold community events that focus on the City’s decision-making, particularly as it relates to land use
and development�
Comprehensive Plan Updates
The Hugo City Council and
Commissions kicked of the
2040 Comprehensive Plan
process on February 22
with a SWOT analysis.
On March 22, the Parks
Commission prioritized
key issues with the
Parks, Trails, and
Open Space Chapter.
Staff heard that over-
all the parks are func-
tioning well and that
there are no major
items that need to be
updated in the plan,
but that making it
easier to use would
be valuable.
On April 19, a visioning
open house was held with
residents.
On June 21, the Commis-
sion reviewed the open
house feedback, changes to
Hugo’s parks system since
the 2008 plan and current
policies and trends. This
included:
The Neighborhood Park
Service Area boundaries
were updated.
The Community Park
Search Area in the north-
west corner remains.
Recreation facility needs
identified in the 2030
Comprehensive Plan were
reviewed. It was deter-
mined that a multi-use
soccer complex and an
indoor / outdoor commu-
nity park facility are being
satisfied by recent con-
struction of Hanifl Fields
and the Lions Park Master
Plan.
Research is needed on dog
parks.
On August 8, a Public
Open House specifically
focused on park planning
issues was held but was not
well attended. Two online
surveys were sent out to
gather additional input
from residents.
On August 16, a draft of the
Comprehensive Plan was
reviewed. Specifically,
feedback on the Guiding
Principles and Objectives
was given.
The Commission will
review a final draft of the
Parks, Trails, and Open
Space Chapter of 2040
Comprehensive Plan at
their December 20 meet-
ing.
Inside this
issue:
Pollinator
Habitat
2
Development
Update
2
Public Works
Update
3
YMCA
Partnership
3
Recreation
Recap
4
2017
Annual Report
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission
Commission
Members:
Dave Strub, Chair
Cathy Moore-Arcand,
Vice-Chair
John Pontrelli
Mathew
Rauschendorfer
Nicole Schmid
Ranell Tennyson
Roger Clarke
Rachel Berger,
Alternate
Page 2
Welcome New Residents
Pollinator Habitat Planted
The City of Hugo
was approached by
the Washington
County Chapter of
Pheasants Forever
with an interest in
planting pollinator
Habitat at Irish Avenue
Park. At the March 22
meeting, the Commission
approved the project.
Three acres were tilled
and planted with pollina-
tor supporting plants and
flowers by local volun-
teers. The pollinator hab-
itat grew in during the
summer of 2017 , making
a nice addition to the
passive uses at Irish Ave-
nue Park.
Residential development continued to grow in 2017. This brought park dedica-
tions, new parks, new trails, and several new residents to Hugo.
Adelaide Landing
At the meeting of March 22, the Commission approved a park dedication proposal
from Excelsior Group which included 7.8 acres of park land, 1.5 mile off road
trails, landscaping the future park, and a fee dedication of $1,128 per unit. A con-
cept plan had previously been reviewed by the commission for the development
which includes 319 single family residential lots on 146.2 buildable acres generally
located north of 130th Street and east of Highway 61.
Clearwater Cove
The Clearwater Cove development, approved by the Commission in 2015, is nearly
fully constructed. This includes Cove Park, which was built and then donated to
the City by the developer. This summer, the park shelter, trail connections, and
landscaping were completed. The trails through out the development are con-
structed and are very favorably spoken of by neighborhood residents, especially
the trail adjacent to the creek.
Creekside Heights
At their October 18 meeting, the Commission reviewed a concept plan from the
Lincoln Group for 251 residential homes on 132 Acres east of Highway 61 and west
of Oneka Lake to be known as Creekside Heights. The Engineer indicated that a
combination of land and fee would be dedicated. The Commission discussed con-
nections to Oneka Lake and nearby parks and provided feedback on the plans.
Leroux Prop
At their November 15 meeting, the Commission reviewed a concept plan for
Creekside Heights on the “Leroux property” by CPDC Pratt Oakwood. The concept
includes 177 residential units on 120 vacant acres generally located north of 159th
Street and east of Elmcrest Avenue. A significant park/ open space area is shown
on the east side of the development. The developer has indicated that they would
dedicate land. The Commission was pleased with the greenway trail areas shown.
2017
Partnerships with YMCA Started
Page 3 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission
Since before the YMCA
was opened in Forest
Lake in the summer of
2016, opportunities to
partner to provide addi-
tional recreation options
for Hugo residents have
been discussed. In the
summer of 2017, the
YMCA hosted Park Play
Days in Hugo. Coinci-
dentally, the YMCA had a
program with the same
name of the City of Hugo’s
popular summer program.
The YMCA brought addition-
al staffing to expand the pro-
gram to be offered 9am-noon
Monday through Thursday
for two 5-week sessions at
Hanifl Fields Athletic Park
for a small fee. Participation
was low, but staff anticipate
that with better advertise-
ment the program will be
very popular in the future.
the city-owned property
along Goodview Avenue was
cleared to allow better access
and views of the property.
The final stretch of the 147th
Street trail/sidewalk was
constructed, making the con-
nection to Highway 61.
Much needed repairs were
started on the trails at Clear-
water Creek Preserve which
had significantly deteriorated
after several rainy summers.
Working collaboratively with
the developer, the trail was
improved near the west
boundary of the park includ-
ing grading and installation
of a culver. These improve-
ments should minimize
future impacts of the adja-
cent residential development
and improve access.
The City of Hugo Public
Works Department main-
tains 435 acres of parks, 33.5
miles of sidewalks & trails,
and over 10 open spaces.
With the help of Sarah
Rumppe, the City of Hugo’s
Community Development
Intern, a survey of the exist-
ing parks was completed.
Clearwater Creek Preserve,
Arbre Park, and Oneka Lake
Park were giving a spotlight
to evaluate for potential
improvements.
New concrete patio slabs
were poured at the park
pavilions at Victor Square
and Diamond Point Park.
After extensive neighbor-
hood complaints and discus-
sions regarding its mis-use,
Public Works Update
In 2017, the City of Hugo continued their partnerships
with a variety of organizations to provide Hugo resi-
dents with additional recreation options.
The year started with 3 well-attended movie nights in
the gymnasium at Oneka Elementary School. Assis-
tance was given to the Hugo Business Association as
they held Kidz ‘N Biz again this year on April 29.
The City collaborated with White Bear Lake Area
Schools to bring a variety of Tech Tac Toe (STEM) clas-
ses to Hugo.
The City’s collaboration with the Washington County
Library system and WBLAS Extended Day program
continued with Story Strolls.
Wendy’s Wiggle Jiggle Jam was held at Hanifl Fields
Athletic Park in partnership with the library and fund-
ed with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural
Heritage Fund. It is a free family concert with where
every child gets the chance to participate on stage .
The fall brought the annual Tour de Hugo bike ride
which grew significantly in participation, even with the
very warm weather on the day of the event.
Hugo City Hall
14669 Fitzgerald Avenue
Hugo, MN 55038
651-762-6300
Parks Commission Staff Contact:
Shayla Denaway
651-762-6342
sdenaway@ci.hugo.mn.us
Thank you to the Hugo Parks, Recreation,
and Open Space Commission, who works to
provide immediate and long-term strategic
guidance and direction for the development
of parks and recreation programming for
the citizens of the City of Hugo. The seven
member Commission is made up of
volunteers appointed by the Hugo City
Council. The Commission meets once a
month on the third Wednesday of every
month at 7:00 p.m. The meetings are open
to the public and held at Hugo City Hall.
City of Hugo
Recreation Recap:
www.ci.hugo.mn.us
2017 Goals Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission Approved by the Parks Commission at their January 11, 2017 meeting •Finish construction of the connection between Foxhill Avenue to Hwy 61•Identify trails that would not be built with development or road projects•As part of the comprehensive plan update, review and update the trail plan and mapsDevelop and maintain a network of multi-purpose TRAILSconnecting neighborhoods to parks and open space•As part of the comprehensive plan update, develop a vision for future uses of the park•Promote the long-term vision and the short-term uses of the park to residents•Plan and encourage short-term uses of the parkPlan and develop IRISH AVENUE PARK to serve residents throughout the community•Review the feasibility study•Engage with the City Council and community to look at next stepsImplement LIONS PARK visionto serve residents throughout the community•Research current trends in community parks•Review and update the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan (2040 Comprehensive Plan updates)•Respond to resident input•Review development applications with respect to the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan Periodically review and make recommendations implementing theParks, Trails, and Open Space PLAN and POLICIES•Evaluate the recreation needs of our diverse population•Strengthen and build partnerships•Continue recreation programming and events•Evaluate existing and explore new options for recreationUtilize facilities to provide active and passive RECREATIONoptions for all Hugo residents