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HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP
HUGO CITY HALL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020 6 P.M.
Weidt called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Haas (via Skype), Klein, Miron, Petryk, Weidt
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Administrator Bryan Bear, Finance Coordinator Anna Wobse,
Community Development Director Rachel Juba, and City Clerk Michele Lindau
City Administrator Bryan Bear provided a draft list of goals for 2020 saying the Council had
provided good direction, and staff believed they knew what direction to go. He reviewed the list
stating there were a lot of projects that would be taking a lot of time including the expansion of
the Public Works Facility, improvements to Lions Park, and the school district’s facility needs.
He reminded Council there had also been conversations regarding planning for Highway 61, and
there were issues with the south water tower project with the contractor recently filing for
bankruptcy. Other projects proposed for 2020 were the construction of the new restaurant on
TH61, development of the Marvin LaValle property, maintenance of ditches, and hiring of a new
building official. He asked Council to review the list and provide feedback.
Council commented that they had initiated more than they realized last year, and many of the
items are big items. Council talked about staff allocating and reprioritizing if necessary. Also
discussed was conservation efforts, and it was questioned whether the City should be doing
more. Bear replied that the City has been focusing heavily on water conservation, and he
explained the smart controller project for irrigation. Paybacks on stand-alone projects with solar
or wind energy would need to be done from a sustainability perspective since it would not make
sense financially. There was a suggestion made to look into geothermal energy during new
building construction.
Public safety was also discussed and whether there had been any discussions with the County
about increasing staff. Bear stated he had spoken to the sheriff, and there was some discussion
but nothing planned for 2020. Bear informed Council the Sheriff would be providing the
department’s annual report in the next few month, and staffing increases could be considered
during the 2021 budget discussions
Mayor Weidt talked about conservation efforts and added a goal to research new and innovative
ways to conserve and encourage the use of solar and wind power. He also talked about engaging
the public by having more open meeting discussions with residents, possibly by holding town
hall meetings. Bear suggested also reaching out to attend neighborhood and homeowner
association meetings.
Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for January 27, 2020, Goal Setting Workshop
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Also discussed were the upcoming elections and 2020 census.
Adjournment
Klein made motion, Miron seconded, to adjourn at 6:35 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Lindau
City Clerk