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Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of June 21, 2017
Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm
7:00 pm 1. Approve Minutes from May 17, 2017 Meeting
7:05 pm 2. Oath of Office of Roger Clarke
7:15 pm 3. Comprehensive Plan Workshop
8:15 pm 5. Adjournment
Background
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of June 21, 2017
Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm
Approve Minutes from May 17, 2017 Meeting
Staff recommends approval of the minutes of the Parks Commission meeting of March 15, 2017.
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MINUTES.
Approve Minutes from May 17, 2017 Meeting
Roger Clarke was appointed to the Parks Commission at the City Council meeting of May 15, 2017, filling the
vacancy created by the resignation of Tom Windisch. Roger Clarke had previously served on the Parks
Commission from June 2003 and served until December 2012. Staff welcomes Clarke to the Parks
Commission and thanks him for his service.
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED OATH OF OFFICE.
Comprehensive Plan Workshop
Kendra Lindahl, of Landform Inc will be at the meeting to get input from the Parks Commission on the 2040
Comprehensive Plan updates.
AN AGENDA IS ATTACHED. THE PARKS, TRAILS, AND OPEN SPACE PLAN CAN BE FOUND HERE:
http://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/2030 comp plan
Minutes
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
Meeting of May 17, 2017
Hugo City Hall, 7:00 pm
Call to Order
Present: Cathy Moore-Arcand, John Pontrelli, Mat Rauschendorfer, Nicole Schmid, Dave Strub,
Ranell Tennyson
Absent: None
Staff Present: Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner; Anna Wobse, Accounting Clerk
Strub called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
1. Approval of Minutes from March Meeting
Rauschendorfer made a motion, Tennyson seconded to approve the minutes of the March 22, 2017 Parks
Commission meeting as presented.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
2. Goodview Avenue Property Discussion
Parks Planner, Shayla Denaway provided the Commission with an update on the City owned property on
Goodview Avenue. At the July 13, 2016 and the August 10, 2016 Parks Commission meetings the
Commissioners discussed four options for the property and directed staff to seek input from the City Council
and to schedule a neighborhood meeting to discuss selling the property because of the ongoing complaints
that have been received. The City Council reviewed the options for the property at their September 19, 2016
City Council meeting and the Council agreed that there is value in holding the property for future uses and
that it should remain City owned, however they stressed the importance of addressing the concerns of the
adjacent property owners. A neighborhood meeting was held on November 9, 2016 and numerous residents
shared their views, ideas, opinions, and concerns regarding the property.
Denaway asked that the Parks Commission provide direction to staff as to what they would like to see done
with the property. The Commissioners discussed that the property should remain City owned and looking
into ways to manage the property. In the future, the property could be used as a trail head or rest stop when
the trail that is planned for the west side of Goodview Avenue is constructed. The Commission discussed
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ways to better manage the property and they agreed that the first step should be to clean the property up
significantly; to remove the brush and limb up the trees in order to make more areas of the park visible. The
Commissioners talked about what could be done to make the property more agreeable for both the property
users and the neighborhood.
Jay Manke of 13514 Goodview Avenue North voiced his continued frustrations regarding the use of the
property and asked that the Parks Commission do a better job of managing the property. Manke requested
that the pedal bike track be flattened and relocated to a different park within the City.
Rauschendorfer made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded to recommend to the Council that the property
remain City owned and be available for public use.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Rauschendorfer made a motion, Strub seconded to direct staff to remove the brush and low hanging limbs
from the property, to fill in any large holes on the property, to place new rule and property boundary signs,
to possibly place a portable toilet on the property, to evaluate the buffers to adjacent properties, and to
notify adjacent property owners of these changes.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
3. Request from Bruce Bernin
Parks Planner, Shayla Denaway shared with the Commission that Bruce & Virginia Bernin, who rent and
oversee the City owned property on the south side of Oneka Lake, are replacing the worn out environmental
signs on the property and have inquired if the Parks Commission would reimburse them for the cost of the
new metal signs. The signs are located along the public trails on the property and have quotes from Aldo
Leopold, Henry David Thoreau and numerous other environmentalists. Denaway displayed an example of the
new signs. Staff recommends that reimbursement be made to the Bernins.
Strub commented that the Bernins are great stewards of the land. The Commission directed staff to reach
out to the Bernins and ask if there is a way that they can make the trails easier for both residents and visitors
to find and explore.
Schmid made a motion, Strub seconded to approve reimbursement in the amount of $193.76 to Bruce &
Virginia Bernin for the cost of the new metal environmental signs.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
4. Updates
Parks Planner, Shayla Denaway updated the Commission on numerous projects.
Pollinator Project
Approval was given at the March 22, 2017 Parks Commission meeting to partner with the Washington County
Pheasants Forever to enhance pollinator habitats at Irish Avenue Park. Three acres will be treated with
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herbicide and tilled before being replanted with native flowering plants which support the life cycle needs of
many pollinator species. A curtesy notification has been sent to residents that live within 500 feet of the
park. Work to plant the three acres of pollinator habitat will be starting soon.
Lions Park Feasibility Study
Staff has been continuing to work with City Engineer, Mark Erichson to add additional information to the
Lions Park Feasibility study; including an evaluation of the current condition of the elements at the park,
guidance on involving stakeholders in the planning phases, and fundraising. A draft feasibility study will be
presented at a future Parks Commission meeting.
2040 Comprehensive Plan
Landform Inc provided a meeting summary from the March 22, 2017 Parks Commission meeting where the
Commissioners had discussed the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan. Kendra Lindahl, of Landform Inc will be
at the June 21, 2017 Parks Commission meeting to get input from the Commissioners for the 2040
Comprehensive Plan update.
Summer Recreation Programs
The City of Hugo is partnering with the Forest Lake YMCA to offer Park Play Days at the Hanifl Fields Athletic
Park from June 12 through August 17, 2017. The Tech Tac Toe programs will be held in the Oneka Room at
Hugo City Hall during the months of June and July, 2017. The 6th annual Tour de Hugo bike ride will be held
on Saturday, September 23, 2017.
5. Adjournment
Schmid made a motion, Moore-Arcand seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 pm.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
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OATH OF OFFICE
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON)
CITY OF HUGO ) ss.
I, Roger Clarke, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United
States of America and of the State of Minnesota, and faithfully discharge the duties of the
office of Parks Commissioner of the City of Hugo in the County of Washington and
State of Minnesota, to the best of my judgment and ability, so help me God.
(Roger Clarke)
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 21St Day of June, 2017.
(Notary Signature)
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TO: Parks Commission
FROM: Mary Matze through Kendra Lindahl, Landform
DATE: June 13, 2017 for the June 21, 2017 Parks Commission Meeting
RE: 2040 Comprehensive Plan
1. Background
The City has begun the comprehensive planning process as required by State Law.
As part of this process, the City hosted a joint Council/Commission workshop and an open house
with residents to review the vision for the City and to understand key issues of residents. The City
also posted a survey on their web site to supplement the workshops. Residents that could not make
it to one of the events were encouraged to provide feedback using the online survey. Residents,
Council members, and Commissioners were asked questions related to the strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities, and issues that stand in the way of achieving the City's goals.
The joint Council and Commission workshop was held on February 27, 2017, and an Open House
Workshop was held for the community on April 19, 2017 where 125-130 people attended. Hugo
received 11 responses to the online survey.
The purpose of tonight's meeting is to review the components of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and
to review areas that need to be updated.
2. Agenda Summary
Summary of March 22, 2017 Parks Commission Meeting
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.
What's changed since the 2030 Update
Several things have changed since completing the Parks Plan as part of the 2030 Comprehensive
Plan. Changes include:
• Demographics. Hugo's population continues to grow, though not at the pace identified in the
2030 Plan. The 2040 update will include policy that supports aging and diversifying
populations.
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• New Parks and Trails have been constructed.
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• Policy documents and best practices have been updated. The 2040 Update will be revised to
reflect these policy changes.
Key Updates
Based on feedback from the meetings and City staff, the following updates to the Parks Plan are
proposed:
- Complete Active Living Assessment
- Update Policy Documents and Guidelines that inform parks development
- Update the Greenway Corridor Map to incorporate findings from the Eastern Hugo Natural
Resource Management Land Use Study
- Update trail map to plan for needed trail connections in appropriate locations
- Update maps to reflect newly constructed Parks and Trails.
- The 2040 plan will focus on putting evaluative data into tables that can be easily understood
and providing more graphic representation of development standards to increase usability.
We will provide draft maps and policy updates for discussion at the meeting. The goal for the
meeting is to approve the strategy for the chapter update.
3. Action Items:
Approve strategy for the Parks and Trails Chapter update.
Attachments
a. March 22, 2017 Parks Commission Summary
b. April 19, 2017 Open House Workshop Summary of Responses
c. March 22, 2017 map edits from Parks Commission
2040 Comprehensive Plan
June 21, 2017
MEETING NOTES
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ATTENDEES
REPRESENTING
Kendra Lindahl
Landform
Shayla Denaway
City of Hugo
Rachel Juba
City of Hugo
Scott Anderson
City of Hugo
Debi Close
City of Hugo
Dave Strub
Chair
Cathy Moore-Arcand
Vice -Chair
Mathew Rauschendorfer
Commissioner
Nicole Schmid
Commissioner
Ranell Tennyson
Commissioner
Rachel Berger
Alternate Member
The Commission was asked "What is going well with the parks?" and the following comments were
heard:
• Alternative Berger said the joint uses at Oneka Elementary, park play days and community
events such as movie night at Hanifl are examples of good park programming. She also
noted that in the last 10-15 years the City has grown from 1-2 parks to many. The City makes
an effort to listen to what citizens want.
• Public Works Director Anderson noted that the trail plan in the Comprehensive Plan is
working very well —as development occurs the City uses the trail plan to require construction
of new trails as part of developments.
• Vice -Chair Moore-Arcand stated that the process Hugo uses allows people to get involved
and works great —good communication and opportunities for residents to have impact. The
City is not afraid to try new programming in the parks.
• Commissioner Tennyson said the parks are well maintained and clean. Hugo provides good
programming with lot of opportunities/activities for different ages.
• Chair Strub said that Hugo has a good relationship with White Bear and does a good job
collaborating, scheduling and coordinating events.
The Commission was asked "What will help you make better decisions about parks policy in the
new Comprehensive Plan?" and the following comments were heard:
• Alternative Berger would like a better needs assessment for each neighborhood park area.
Would like to be able to better see how proposed developments fit into the larger community.
• Alternative Berger asked why is Water Tower Park classified as a park? Staff noted that the
site provides a good opportunity for a trailhead as trails are completed and that this is public
land although additional research will be required to determine how the land was dedicated
(for park dedication or simply for public purpose?).
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Chair Strub would like to evaluate demographics. The plan should include more locational
criteria for parks (street crossings, natural resources, etc.). The maps should include more
layers so the Commissioners can see wetlands & natural features in addition to existing and
planned facilities.
There was a discussion of the group that both existing and proposed demographic
information would be helpful.
The Commission moved to the community room to provide mapping comments relative to needed
park facilities/locations, neighborhood park area boundaries and trail locations. This information will
be used as we develop the park maps. A copy of these maps with comments is attached.
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Participant Responses
April 19, 2017 Open House Meeting
The following is a summary of the responses received at the Open House Workshop on April 19,
2017. Staff estimates that approximately 125-130 people attended the Workshop.
Objective: To identify strengths and weaknesses in the current Hugo 2030 Comprehensive
Plan.
1. What are Hugo's greatest strengths? What makes the City a great place to live? Please
list at least 5 things you think make Hugo great. (Strengths can refer to the community,
the people, public facilities, natural resources, character, governance, etc.)
Comment / Theme 0 1
# of People
Great trails/ trail development
9
Generational history of community, community support,
friendly people
8
Like Small town/country feel / not overly developed
8
Blend of Rural and City Living / diversity in neighborhoods
6
Local government functional and welcomes community
input
6
Proximity to Freeway and Twin Cities
6
Low crime rate
5
Great parks and park planning
4
Low taxes (relative to surrounding areas) / Conservative
government spending
4
Open spaces, wild life, natural resources
4
Resources available for residents (bank, restaurants,
grocery, dining, medical, hair care)
4
Clean environment and community
3
Affordable place to live
2
Feed Mill is a resource
2
Population growth
2
School District 624
2
Natural setting
1
Common areas have decor and detail put in
1
Ease of traffic flow
1
Elementary Schools
1
Good long range planning
1
Hugo Senior Club
1
Low population density
1
New areas are clean and have high curb appeal
1
Pedestrian connections (across 35 E)
1
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2. What are Hugo's weaknesses? Where does Hugo fall short from your perspective? What
is missing that could better reflect the community vision?
Comment / Theme llllllllM I
# of People
Lack of restaurants, shopping and attractions, and
amenities; diversify options
13
Need better trail system to rural areas and urban amenities,
biking trails
5
Lack of public transportation
5
Loss of the Country feel and lifestyle / too much
development
5
Need more job opportunities and businesses
4
Too many garbage pick-up companies
2
Lack of diverse population / not accepting of minorities
2
Dependence on Met Council
2
Need big box retail
1
More community events
1
Lack of churches
1
Access to 35E and 35W
1
Lack of community feeling — not having a downtown
2
Stray dogs / animals in rural areas
1
Would like to see a more traditional downtown (like White
Bear Lake or Stillwater)
1
Need more development on 61
1
Need more industry near freeway
1
Need to get away from the "Help us Get Out" attitude
1
Developing so/too fast
1
Lack of affordable single family housing
1
No destination venue to attract people or businesses
1
Too much multi -family housing
1
Beautify 61
1
Walkability / speed limits
1
Noise pollution
1
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3. What are the greatest opportunities in the community? What things do we do well
already, but could do better? What areas do we fall short in that we could be better at?
Where are the greatest opportunities for the community?
Comment / Theme
# of People
Support business development (including shopping,
entertainment and restaurants) and increase commercial tax
base
9
Developing public trails, sidewalks and parks (for
pedestrians and cyclists)
6
Protect water supply
3
More development of downtown area
3
Mayor and Council really listen to the people, more
meetings like this!
3
Need an outdoor pavilion / need more community events /
farmers market
3
Protect natural resources / open space
2
Develop in a positive, well planned way / Still enough space
in city to make long-term comprehensive plans / Manage
growth
3
Traffic speeding on residential streets that don't have
enough patrols
1
More public transportation
1
Preserve Eastern Hugo as a "rural sanctuary"
1
Support rural feel within driving distance to Twin Cities
1
Work with Lino Lakes to develop land by 35E
1
Proximity of ground water flooding homes
1
Expand capabilities of compost site
1
Work with schools before development
1
No more townhomes—need more single family
1
Too much housing being built
1
Keep small, close-knit community and not develop into
urban environment
1
New residents + lack of information when first acclimating
1
Safety — learn from other communities that have successful
programs
1
More assisted living and continuing care facilities
1
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4. What things stand in the way of achieving the opportunities or maintaining our
strengths? What threatens the community or city from achieving their goals?
Comment / Theme
# of People
Overpopulation / population growth rate / too much
development
5
State Legislature / Met Council
3
Provincial thinking / resistance to change and progress
3
Middle School / High School — Keep our kids in our
community
3
Closing Withrow Grade School / Expansion of Washington
County School District
2
Need a main business district / lack of developer for
business growth
2
Government makes it hard to start a business here
1
Infrastructure (parks, trails, city feel) hasn't caught up with
development (p37)
1
Unwillingness to focus on community needs vs personal
appropriation
1
[Not enough] property close to 35 E for development
1
Access to 35 E and 35W as community grows
1
Not sure of our identity as a town — are we a rural small
town or a suburb of the Cities? (p37)
1
Property taxes are too low
1
More trails on lakes
1
Need more corporate business
1
Road maintenance
1
The City getting too hung up on their plan. Need to work
with residents, be creative
1
Council against growth. The area west of Festival should
have been developed more.
1
Gun club
1
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1. Are there any changes you would like the City of Hugo to consider regarding your
property?
- Long term plan for Rice Lake as a fishing Lake and ordinary high water mark of 925 feet
(John Waller, 14010 Homestead Ave N)
- I would like to see the land use for County Road 41170th Street change to low density
residential or mixed use rather than Business Park. Also, city sewer/water for the
residents of these properties. (Dennis and Laura Rausch, 4681 170th St N)
- Waters Edge Town Home Association; More attention paid to condition of public
sidewalks (breaking up, danger for tripping, etc) Sometimes also paths not plowed in
winter. Overall, however, fairly pleased with Hugo's attention to property and other
community needs. (Alan Hagstrom, 5063 157th St. N)
- Smaller lot size in the rural residential area. It's now 10 acres. Most of the surrounding
developed areas are 5 acres or less. (Catherine Scobie, 12140 Illies Ave N)
- Don't force current residents east of Greene Avenue and north of 147th Street (Oneka
Lake Boulevard) to hook up to city water and sewer. As an employee of another City's
public works department, I am abundantly aware of municipal problems that affect our
homes. (No name)
- It distresses me to see the proposed trail around Oneka Lake because that move would
require use of eminent domain to take my wife's and my property... despite the
previous Mayor's promise that eminent domain would not be used in such a
circumstance. (Thomas Raster, 15227 Greene Avenue)
- No- But I hope you will carefully consider what is done with the Withrow Elementary
School. We only have a few things in our town. We hope it's something that the
community can embrace. (Meghan Greeder, 9113 122nd St N)
- Increase the housing density level of the former Sever property (now the Graves
property 6822 Oneka Lake Blvd. N). Possibility of sale of my land to the City of Hugo for
a park. (Richard L. Graves, 6822 Oneka Lake Blvd. N)
- No. We plan to continue to use our property for agricultural uses for next 25+ years.
(Karyl Hylle, 6570 Egg Lake Road N)
- Maybe. Wondering how my property got its mixed use designation. I think there needs
to be more of a buffer between the highway and sunset Lake off of Greystone. Keeping
the residential homes zoned rural residential may be better than allowing mixed use.
(Cindy Petty, 6425 1751" Street)
I would like to know in advance when water and sewer will be installed -currently on a
well & septic. Will need to know the expenses so we can budget ahead of time. (Liz
Quicksell, 6477 Egg Lake Road )
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- Want to know how the housing development that is coming up to our back fence (we
are agricultural) is going to affect us. Like to see a big privacy fence put up by the
developers to keep people off our property. (Arta Rider, 16075 Elmores Ave)
Setbacks (Glenn & LeeAnn Steffens, 165t" & Everton)
- I have an interest along with adjacent owners to work towards getting sewer & water
to the 165' / TH 61 area for a suitable plan with the city & neighborhood interests. (Ed
Kieger, 1253 1281" Circle NW, Coon Rapids)
Please expand MUSA along County Road 8 east to xx Ave and south to City limits. (John
Waller, 14010 Homestead)
- Concerned about basements flooding in Heritage Ponds (Kevin Church, 4520 Heritage
Pkwy N)
- We would like City water and sewer. (Tom and Joanne Benick, 16511 Street South)
- Elmcrest north of development to 17611 dirt road used a lot for traffic to access Forest
Lake (Tom Zollinger, 5040 165tn)
- Our family owns two parcels in Hugo that we plan to develop. The homestead (at the
above address) is an 80 acre parcel and the second 40 acre parcel is located off
Greystone Avenue North, approximately a half mile north of the homestead. For the last
108 years or since 1910, our family has lived and farmed both parcels. As a follow up to
the Comprehensive Plan Update 2040, 1 am providing a narrative regarding question #1
and concern over the 10-acre minimums.
80-Acre Parcel:
It is our family's' desire to create home sites on these beautiful rolling hills within the
attractive Mahtomedi school district. As we have previously discussed, a large portion of
our property has building restrictions, due to the adjacent BESA range and the statute
on building within a 750 ft. perimeter.
We would like to propose two points for the future development and resale of our land:
1.) We desire to put at 750 ft. perimeter from the BESA line into a conservancy
easement or something similar in order to keep that all open space.
2.) In return, instead of the current 10-acre lot designation, we would like to see the
minimum reduced to 3-5 acre lot size requirements. Smaller lots will be necessary to
create two developments that will all share in the conservancy easement or similar
(open area) along the BESA line.
We will lay down two roads: one off 125th Street North and the other off Goodview
Avenue, which will be a significant investment not only to the betterment of the
development, but also enhancing the Hugo community.
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40-Acre Parcel:
If you look at this parcel from an aerial view, it is near other home sites that currently
stand on 3-5 acre parcels, yet I am required to keep in 10 acre? In order to do this
project the right way for the landowner and the City of Hugo, I feel a road would is
needed to set back a group of homes in a smaller lot development with the ability to
keep much of the property in open space. —John Axelson & Family, 12317 Goodview
Ave. N, White Bear Lake
2. Is there anything in the existing City of Hugo 2030 Comprehensive Plan that you
would like to see modified as part of this update?
- The MSA district should extend east along County Road 8 corridor and south to City
boundary line. The City should begin wetland banking botanical wetland parklands. City
should support dividing Rice Creek Watershed District at Peltier Lake Dam and create a
new district upstream of dam. The City should being study to understand Rice Lake
Ordinary High Water Mark of 925.0 feet. (John Waller, 14010 Homestead Ave N)
- Do not change CR 4/170th Street to Business Park -this doesn't make sense being so far
away from the other businesses and the City. (Dennis and Laura Rausch, 4681 170th
Street N)
I am concerned about the number of new wells and the ensuing dense housing. Reduce
the number of wells from five to two. Only one house per acre. (John Rawson, 12686
Ingersoll Ave N)
- No future city sewer & water unless it will be built in the next few years. (Catherine
Scobie, 12140 Illies Ave N)
- Keep the small town feel. (Mike Jones, 6603 14511 Circle N)
- I am a big fan of parks & trails but their development should not negatively impact
private property owners. There should not be any use of eminent domain.(Beth
Hargarten, 15936 Harrow Ave N)
- I live in the City Hall / Lions Park neighborhood and I plan on sending our son to Hugo
Elementary. We would like to see a walk bridge over 61 to both connect the
neighborhoods through downtown and create a safe walkway for our children to cross
61. This would also bring more foot traffic to lions Park because parents would feel
safer with their kids crossing the Hwy. We are also in support of revitalizing Lions Park
and including a splash pad. Thanks! (Gina Hermann, 5421 146' St N)
- Curious about the medium density residential area off of 17011, west of 61. (Cindy
Petty, 6425 175t" Street)
- Concerned about the proposed city trail on Hwy 8/1371" taking some of the right of
way in front of my house. (Liz Quicksell, 6477 Egg Lake Road )
- We live in an area slated medium density, so obviously would be against the change in
rural character and semi -privacy that country living provides. Hoping to retire in that
spot. No changes to 180t" St N. Nice semi -rural road. All the neighbors on 18011 like the
way it is! 3-5 acres per household. (Scot Thayer, 5955 1801" St N)
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- Please remove the planned City trail from the east side of Rice Lake. Wild life that
formerly lived on the west side of Rice Lake has been crowded out by development and
needs the remaining space. (Rachel Waller, 14310 Homestead Ave N)
We are not wanting to hook up to sewer if development occurs beyond us and line
extends to Cty Rd 8. (Karyl Hylle, 6570 Egg Lake Road N)
- Have the trails extend from 140' to WBL Currently an entire neighborhood is isolated
unless we walk/ ride on 61. (Jessica and Kenneth Miller, 13767 Forest Blvd N)
There are a lot of new home starts north of Frenchman Rd off Elmcrest. Currently,
when you exit off Hwy 35 and go east on Frenchman Rd, you cannot turn left to go
north on Elmcrest. A lot of people are taking U-turns at the next light (at the Kwik Trip
corner) so they can get back to Elmcrest quickly and take a right to go north. I have a
lot of near accidents at the light due to so many people pulling a U-turn. I highly
recommend cutting into the median and providing a left-hand turn land for all of the
residents traveling on Elmcrest every day. The current comprehensive plan offers a long-
term fix to this but is dependent on planning and funds coming from Centerville
because it is a shared road. I hope Hugo can address this soon and not leave it to time
and chance. A lot of people are walking and biking up and down Elmcrest. There are no
sidewalks on Elmcrest and with the increased vehicle traffic, it is dangerous. (Mike
Dwyer)
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WHAT ELSE SHOULD WE BE THINKING ABOUT?
- Slowing traffic on Old Frenchman Road
- Schools as we grow — Middle school
- Middle school and High school
- Family restaurant— 3 comments
- Pharmacy/Walgreens
- Compose Monday like 1000 to 200 for seniors
- How about a Fleet Farm — men & women store
- Highway 61 — Caribou Coffee
- New watershed district — Upper Rice Creek, Hardwood Creek, Clearwater Creek beings at
Peltier Damn and upstream
- Stop all the parks that the City will have to maintain. I am sick of paying for people to
recreate at my expense. (Grace LaValle-Schostag)
- Bike path along Elmcrest Ave. Lots of bikes/joggers with no path or shoulder.
- Fix Hwy 61 to 4 lanes soon. Traffic everywhere. Frenchman Road plant in native plants so
don't have to irrigate it or use chemicals down the storm sewer. (Grace LaValle-Schostag)
- Add city sewer and water on 165th St. (Tom & Joannie Benick)
- Irish Avenue Park — it's a nice space with lots of potential for trails, snowshoeing, cross-
country skiing, etc. My family enjoys the quiet country feeling there.
- Reading the meeting notes from the 2127117 Comp Plan initial meeting, I got the
impression that some people want Hugo to be "everything." I ask why? Businesses, etc. in
Forest Lake and White Bear Lake and other places have all that "stuff." We don't need
more restaurants, fast food, hardware stores, big box stores, etc., etc. Let's keep Hugo
more rural... a sanctuary of relative calm ... more of a "bedroom community" where people
live, not go to shop, etc.
SIDEWALK & TRAILS MAP COMMENTS
- Talk to Lino Lakes about Hugo building trail on Elmcrest westside.
- Short-term link from Everton to Elm (see map for location)
- Extend bike trail/sidewalk from Co. Rd. 8 to Geneva for safety of children
- Kathy Schmit — Don't want a trail going through my back yard (near Rice Lake).
- Thomas Raster — 15227 Greene Ave., Hugo MN, 55038 — I absolutely oppose the taking of
our lakeshore property for a "proposed trails" around Oneka Lake!
- Mountain Bike Trails on old gravel pit.
- Jessica Miller — Continuing trail or sidewalk down residential side of South 61 between
140th and 130th and beyond (13767 Forest Blvd. N).
- Unless it's a privately owned lake, area, etc., the walking trails are great for providing access
and nature trails. The "NIMBY" Sayers will always want to hog beauty for themselves.
"NIMBY" Not In My Back Yard
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Hwy 61 — Future 4 lanes
CR 8 (just east of west city limit boundary) — U-turns
CR 8 (just north of 165th St N) upgrade gravel
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