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HUGO CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON
PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
REMOTE MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 – 3:00 P.M.
Meeting was held remotely pursuant to MN Statute Sec. 13D.021
Mayor Weidt called the workshop to order at 3 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENT REMOTELY: Haas, Klein, Miron, Petryk, Weidt
OTHERS PRESENT REMOTELY: Public Works Director Scott Anderson, Finance Director Ron
Otkin, Parks Planner Shayla Denaway
PRESENT AT CITY HALL: City Administrator Bryan Bear, City Clerk Michele Lindau
Public Works Director Scott Anderson provided background on discussions regarding the
proposed Public Works facility. The needs study was completed in February, the Council held a
meeting with the Irish Avenue neighborhood in March, and updates were given at recent Parks
Commission and City Council meetings. EJ Rudd and Company had been out to do topographic
and boundary surveys, and soil borings were done by American Engineering and Testing, but the
report had not been completed yet. Site plans and floor plans are nearly complete. The landscape
plan had not yet been done. Staff had met with mechanical and electrical engineers who are
moving ahead on their designs. The Parks Commission will get an update at their next meeting
and the Planning Commission will be updated in June. If Council approves the plans and
authorizes the project for bid in July, construction of the building could begin around the first of
the year 2021 with a possible move in date of October, 2021. Anderson presented details of the
site plan, floor layout, and design options. Council discussed the desire to install a water reuse
system, though it was costly. It was suggested the City seek grant opportunities. Staff will
evaluate benefits and cost impacts. There were also question on whether the facility was big
enough, and Anderson explained it was sized according to the space needs study. There was
discussion on how to hold a neighborhood meeting sometime in June, and it was felt it should be
done remotely. Staff will set up a way for residents to participate. It was suggested information
on the plan be mailed with the notice and/or posted on the City’s website, and comments solicited
prior to the meeting.
Klein made motion, Petryk seconded, to adjourn at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michele Lindau
City Clerk