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Home My WebLink About2021 Spring NewsletterCITY OF HUGO _21111111111l_ EST.1906 Hugo City Hall 4 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North Hugo, MN 55038 651-762-6300 • www.ci.hugo.mn.us Fire Department 651-762-6362 Washington County Sheriff's Office 911 • Non-emergency:651-439-9381 Public Works 651-762-6301 /it &&- -- Parks & Recreation ........................ 2 A Word from Public Works.......... 2-3 Welcome Commissioners! ............. 3 Downtown Development ........... 4-5 Sheriff's Update ............................. 6 Property Market Value Appeal........ 6 Hugo COVID-19 Response ............. 7 Stormwater Reuse Project ............. 7 Smart Irrigation Controllers........ 8-9 Food Scraps Drop -Off .................. 10 Updates from Fire Chief ............... 11 Hugo Historical Commission ....... 12 Huqo Sprinq Cleanup Day ........... 12 44 COMMUNITY NEWS, INFORMATION AND EVENTS _� Letter from the Mayor Hugo is a growing community, but it has not yet fully developed. Once again, we are expecting this spring to kick off a busy construction season. It is exciting to see all of the new projects in the City, some of which are highlighted in this newsletter. By the time you see a building under construction, there is so much work that had to take place in order to get to ground breaking and it can be quite the process. Between the first pre -application meeting with staff and final Council approval, there are often many changes and improvements that take place. The goal is to be able to provide the best possible project for the community. Our various City commissions play a key role in guiding projects toward established community goals. The Economic Development Authority, Historical Commission, Parks Commission, and Planning Commission are all very important volunteer commissions that review and provide comments on applications or projects that are presented to the City. The Commissions meet on a regular basis and all meetings are open to the public. During the meetings, discussions are guided by the Chair and the Commissioners discuss current projects. These Commissions do a great job at listening to the public, asking questions of the applicants, and providing recommendations to the City Council. Many of our Commissioners and past Commis- sioners have volunteered for several years and have made a great impact on our community. Currently serving as Chairs are Dave Strub from the Parks Commission, Bronwen Kleissler from the Planning Commission, Cynthia Schoonover from the Historical Commission, and myself for the Economic Development Authority. At the beginning of 2021, the City Council interviewed many candidates and appointed seven new commissioners to our various commissions. I'd like to introduce them to everyone and thank them for wanting to help make our community such a great place to live, work, and play. If you have a question you would like to ask the Mayor, 4�� send it to info@ci.hugo.mn.us Your question could be featured in the next newsletter! Tom Weidt, Mayor _ What is your favorite thing to do in Hugo? What are your goals for being on the Commission? Emily McGinnity, Parks Commission enjoy walking the many paths in my neighborhood and exploring the new paths as new developments are added. Hugo Good Neighbor Days is always a good time in the summer as well! My goal for being on the Commission is to become more involved in the community development. With all the new homes being built I would like to see what the options would be for more ballfields for baseball and softball, outdoor hockey rinks, etc. Meredith St. Pierre, Parks Commission My husband and I love to walk our dogs in the Irish Avenue Park. It's a wonderful gem within our City to experience nature and witness the changing of the seasons. think it's important that the City of Hugo ensure there are spaces and opportunities for people to enjoy outdoor space and recreation opportunities for generations to come. I also want the City to continue to think beyond playgrounds and sports fields to other ways citizens and visitors can experience public spaces. (continued on page 3) Park Play Days The YMCA is offering children ages 4 —12 the opportunity to come, play and learn at the park. There will be a variety of crafts, games and activities. Participating children will split into two age groups; ages 4 — 7 and ages 8 — 12. Cost per child per session $80. Full payment due at registration. Session One: June 8 - July 9. No Program July 3 Session Two: July 13 —August 13 Hours: 9 a.m. —12 p.m. A T, W and TH) Hanifl Athletic Park 7032 137th Street N. Space is limited. Story Hour This summer Washington County Library is visiting the city parks! Every other Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Washington County Library will visit a city park in Hugo. They'll have a pop-up library with books to check-out and grab and go project kits for kids. 6/16/21 Heritage Ponds 15541 Empress Ave N 6/30/21 Oak Shore Park 12790 Exhall Ave N 7114/21 Hanifl Fields Athletic Park 137th St N 7/28/21 Oneka Lake Park 15369 Goodview Ave N 8/11/21 Arcand Park 13246 Fondant Trail N 8/25/21 Val Jean Park 14271 Val Jean Blvd ❑P A WORD FROM PUBLIC WORKS Hydrant Flushing Starting April 12 (weather dependent) As part of many INNIIIIIIIIIIIIII other spring projects, the Public Works Department will be flushing hydrants. It is expected to take about two weeks to complete all hydrants. Flushing purges rust and stagnant water from the distribution system and identifies hydrants in need of maintenance. Some residents may receive rust colored water that could stain laundry. During this time, please check that water coming into the house is clear and let the tap water run, if necessary. Watering Restrictions - What are they? Property owners within the City using water from the City of Hugo's municipal water system, may only water lawns, trees or other vegetation on an odd -even basis. Specifically, property ad- dresses which end in an odd number may only water on odd calendar days. Properties having addresses which end in an even number may only water on even calendar days. An exemp- tion from the odd -even restriction of up to 30 days is available for new sod, seed, or plantings. You may call Hugo City Hall at (651) 762- 6300 to be added to a 30-day exemption list. New Public Works Building Disposable Wipes We need your help! Although many brands of disposable wipes are labeled " flushable," please do not flush them! Disposable wipes cause major problems when flushed down toilets. Because they don't break down the way toilet paper does, these wipes clog homeowner and municipal sewer pipes, put stress on community wastewater collec- tion equipment, and cause cities to spend thousands of dollars on premature equipment repair and replacement. Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated by your Public Works Department! CodeRED Reminder CodeRED is an emergency notification service by which public safety can notify residents and businesses by landline or cellu- lar phone about emergency situations. The system is capable of sending messages only to specific neighborhoods or the entire community. CodeRED can be used for any emergency alert, including severe weather situations, substantial utility outage, evacu- ation notices, missing or lost persons, fires or floods, major roadway issues, significant criminal situations, chemical spills or gas leaks. Residents can sign up for this service at www.ci.hugo.mn.us/codered The Hugo Public Works department has outgrown our current facility on 137th Street N and there are plans to construct a new facility located on the south side of Irish Avenue Park. Irish Avenue Park is 125 acres and located off of 140th Street N. The new Public Works Facility will take up approximately 10 acres of the site with building and site improvements. Site grading and storm and sewer work began in fall 2020 and construction of the 60,600 square foot building is anticipated to be complete in late fall 2021. Stormwater Welcome New Commissioners! (cont'd from page 1) The City maintains many stormwater ponds, control structures, ditches, and wetlands. We ask residents to help us keep these features in good condition with one simple lawn care tip: Do not blow grass clippings into the roadways or stormwater ponds. These clippings decompose and turn into nutrients which cause algae blooms in the ponds. If you live on a stormwater feature and you notice a structure is plugged please call (651) 762-6301 so maintenance crews can remove the obstruction. Prevent Stormwater Pollution - Report Illicit Discharges An illicit discharge is an unlawful act of dis- posing, dumping, spilling, emitting or other discharge of any substance other than storm - water into the streets, gutters, ditches, and ponds that make up our stormwater drainage system, or directly into streams or lakes them- selves. As a community member, you play a large part in identifying and reducing illicit dis- charges in our community. What can you do about illicit discharges? If you see anyone discharging any material other than rainwater in roadside ditches or storm drains, please report it to Public Works at 651-762-6301. For potentially hazardous materials and petroleum spills, call 9-1-1 FIRST when there is an immediate threat to life or property. Pet Waste Pollutants from improperly disposed pet waste may be - washed into storm sewers Scoop by rain or melting snow. The Poop When pet waste is washed • into lakes or streams the 7A waste decays, using up This is Our Home and oxygen and sometimes I Your Neighborhood _.._._ releasing ammonia. Low oxygen levels and ammonia combined with warm temperatures can kill fish. Most importantly, pet waste carries diseases which make water unsafe for swimming and drinking. Pet wastes may not be the largest or most toxic pollutant in urban waterways, but it is one of the many little sources of pollution that add up to a big problem. Fortunately there are some things we can all do to help keep our water clean. (Ordinance No. 2011-45 Sec. 10-38) 1V l"r John Chrun, Economic Development Authority My favorite thing to do in Hugo is bicycle, bicycle, bicycle! Hugo provides many trails, safe residential and rural streets with excellent surfaces on which to bicycle. A goal of mine would be to extend that attractiveness to potential businesses, largeand small, whowould also recognize Hugo as an excellent community in which to locate or re -locate. It would expand the tax base and provide additional employ- ment opportunities. The city certainly hasthe infrastructure and room to provide for that growth. Neil Arcand, Economic Development Authority My favorite thing to do in Hugo is to golf at Oneka Ridge. My 3 year old started to get into golfing last summer, so I can't wait for the snow to melt so we can go up and spend some time on the putting green together. My main goals for the commission are to listen and to learn. I want to ensure that everyone's voice is heard and respected, and I hope that I will gain a better understanding of how municipal government works. Mike Roberts, Economic Development Authority My favorite thing to do is hang out with friends and family and eat, drink, and be merry. I also really love to talk about ideas and different points of view that give me a more worldly point of view, as well as different business ideas. My goals for being on the Commission are to learn as much as possible about economic development, and leverage that knowledge to begin putting the wheels of development in motion. Ideally, Hugo will see a growth over the next 5-10 years that it has never seen before, while protecting our small- town atmosphere and helping local residents realize their dreams of becoming business owners. Hugo is in a unique position to prosper due to the ever-increasing population, amount of land available for development, as well as the lack of infrastructure available in the area. Cindy Petty, Planning Commission like to drive around in the outskirts of Hugo and I love to go into the new home models being built here. My goal is to learn more about the process of bringing a development or business to Hugo, and all the guidelines that have to be followed. I also want to hear the opinions from residents and businesses about the proposed projects being brought forth. This is a great opportunity to make sure Hugo is valuing citizen input and ideas. Jason Arcand, Historical Commission Play golf at Oneka Ridge and then go to the Blue Heron! Goals are to bring attention to some history that Hugo residents may not have known. 3❑ Lions Park It has been many years in the making, but Lions Park is being redeveloped this spring. A master plan for the park was approved in 2015 after three years of plan- ning, four stakeholder meetings, and six community workshops. Hundreds of residents and stake- holders participated and pro- vided input during this process. Since then, the Parks Commis- sion and City Council revital- ized the project and approved a Feasibility Study done on the Park in June 2020. The Feasibility PARALLEL PARKING (APSTALLS) Study guided the Parks Commis- sion and City Council to make minor changes to the master plan, which will ensure that the MONUMENT WALL WITH OPTIONAL SIGN/ SEATING AREA park aligns with the new resi- `PARKING (APPROX. 10 dential development on the west STALLB) PROPOSED ROAD side of the park. The overall park ALIGNMENT budget is $7 million, which includes PLAYGROUND AREA (SEE ENLARGEMENT) the inclusive playground, pavilion, MONUMENT SIGN and all of the site improvements such as parking lots, utilities, public plazas, and landscaping. In October 2020, a community workshop was held and three stakeholder commit- tees were formed to refine the design of the playground, park pavilion, and overall park site. The committees were made up of residents, Council representatives, and Commissioners. These committees each met three times between November 2020 and January 2021 to help design the park elements that we see today. The playground will be a destina- tion, inclusive playground that meets the needs and desires of multiple age groups, abilities, and challenge levels. The play- ground itself is budgeted at $1.1 million and it features a prominent central play structure, zip lines, swings, indepen- dent play, sensory challenges, and more. NFORMAL BALLFIELD • 11111w* _-q jUL/ Hugo Destination 2021 , Scndswpe trucfures 115py60 02-02 03 02-76.2021 flagshit COURTAREA 10'BITUMINOUS TRAIL. PARKING AREA [(SEE ENLARGEMENT) (APPROX. B] STALLS) - — i - - - 147TH STN --� —_'— BERM/SCREENING — O 6.5CONCRETE _ WALK/TRAIL LOOP MEMORIAL AREA OPEN LAWN AREA OPEN LAWN AREA m PROPOSED PARK BUILDING PARKING AREA (SEE ENLARGEMENT) �APPROX. ]]STALLS) I J PARKING AREA (APPROX. 33 STALLS) EXISTING CITY HALL The pavilion is envisioned to have an gathering room. Along with the indoor indoor -outdoor feel and offer views of the gathering room, the pavilion will have park from three sides of the large indoor a meeting room, a serving kitchen, and restrooms. Adjacent outdoor spaces will provide addition- al gathering areas including a gas fire pit and picnic shelter. The indoor gathering room will be available to rent for events and offer more capacity than currently available in Hugo. The total budget for the pavilion building is $2.8 million. The park site will include relocating the existing skate park, perimeter and internal lit sidewalks, large open lawn space, and sport activities such as pickleball and tennis courts, and a half -court basketball area. As part of the site improvements, there is $1 million worth of utility and site work, $600,000 in parking lot construction, and $1.5 million for public plazas, sidewalks, and landscaping. The playground equipment and pavilion design continue to be refined. Residents are invited to view the final designs at a community workshop on Wednesday, April 14 at 7:00 pm at City Hall and via Zoom. Residents are welcome to participate in the Zoom meeting from City Hall or their own homes. The meeting ID is 810 9266 6672. For information on how to join the online meet- ing, go to www.ci.hugo.mn.us/participate. PURCHASE AGREEMENT; City Owned Property on Egg Lake The City of Hugo has had an ongoing plan to market the City owned property along Egg Lake for $1.00. In order to be eligible, the de- velopment must meet a list of highly desirable development criteria such as a restaurant user or event center. The Economic Development Authority decided to market the property in a specific way to attract the type of development they feel the City could benefit from. In October 2020, Denny Trooien, of Dennis Properties, presented a downtown Hugo con- cept plan to the EDA in hopes to enter into a purchase agreement with the City. The con- cept plan proposes a mixed use development that would capitalize on the lake shore scen- ery of the property. The plan includes spaces for restaurant and retail users and promotes walkability. The EDA and City Council have approved the purchase agreement and are excited to work with Dennis Properties as they move forward with their concept plan. 2021 Downtown Street Improvement Project The City is undergoing an approximately $3.6 million street improvement project in the downtown area. These streets are well overdo for improvements and will add curb and gutter in addition to drain- age and storm sewer improvements. A trail will also be installed along 147th Street N, making a complete trail connec- tion from Oneka Parkway to Highway 61. Construction is anticipated to start mid - June and will be in coordination with the Lions Park Redevelopment Project. The project consists of the following improvements: • Extension of 147th Street N from Finale Avenue N to Oneka Parkway N • Oneka Parkway turn lane construction • Reconstruction of the existing 147th Street N, Flay Avenue N, Upper 146th Street N, 146th Street N, Finley Avenue N, and Fitzgerald Avenue N. FTojeCt flame Street Reconslmdion Pmjed >sOneka Parkway Turn Lane Construction v +•County Road 8 Srormwaler Reuse Pmj-1 Lions Park Improvement?,.jed DOWNTOWN HUGO PLAN 06.29.2019 AERIAL SITE PLAN KESIDE BUIMINCS I ANO 2 STORY ❑5 Washington :=� County D A big Thank You to Linda Wiegert and the Hugo New Life Church Lutheran Women's Bible Study Group for the generous donation of gift cards for our WCSO deputies and Pup-peroN treats for our WCSO K9 partners. We appreciate your support! Crime Prevention Tip: (left to right) Sgt. Joe Zerwas, Linda Wiegert and Detective Lee Mars The Washington County Sheriff's Office would like to remind everyone not to leave their motor vehicles running unattended. We all like to get into a nice, warm vehicle, but this can create a crime of opportunity that can easily be avoided by following a few simple guidelines. • DO NOT LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE RUNNING UNATTENDED This includes running inside to pay for gasoline or back inside to grab something. • Park in a garage or well -lit area. • If you use a remote start, lock the doors and make sure the keyless start fob is far enough away that the vehicle can't be mov If you disagree with how your property was assessed, you may appeal your property's market value estimate and/or classification if you feel your property is: • Classified improperly • Valued higher or lower than you could sell it for • Valued differently from similar property in your area. The City Assessor and members of the board will be present at Hugo City Hall on April 8th. If you need to make other arrangements, please contact City Clerk Michele Lindau at 651-762-6315. If you have assessment questions please contact either: RESIDENTIAL ASSESSOR COMMERCIAL ASSESSOR Dan Squires 651-275-7223 Laura Aamodt 651-257-7529 FIG In response to the Coronavirus outbreak in March of 2020, Mayor Tom Weidt declared a local emergency. This allowed the City to be in a state of read- iness to make decisions quickly if neces- sary. Throughout the pandemic, the City Council received regular updates and has been able to make decisions about the City's virus response without using emergency powers or executive orders. The Council has since rescinded all local emergency powers. While many events were cancelled throughoutthe pandemic, all Cityservices and facilities remained open and avail- able. Residents were able to visit parks, trails, and open spaces in the City, and did a good job following social distanc- ing guidelines. Modifications were made to serve the public through upgrades in technology that allows for building permits to be applied for online and for the community to participate in all meetings virtually. Physical upgrades were made to City buildings to include barrier guards at the front counters, HVAC improvements, touchless doors and faucets, and masks and sanitizers were made available to the public. Staff worked with Washington County to provide the best up-to-date information on business resources, and the City was able to provide businesses with some financial assistance. Hugo CARES Business Grant On July 7, 2020, the City of Hugo received $1 million from the Minnesota Department of Revenue in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This money was provided to the City through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) as a federal response to the recent economic decline. The EDA met in August to discuss the resources already available to local businesses and if there was a need for an additional grant program. The discus- sion ended in a motion that directed staff to create a grant program for local, private or nonprofit businesses that generate under $3.5 million in annual revenue, which allowed them to apply for individual grants for up to $10,000. In response, staff created a grant program that allocated $200,000 from the City's CARES budget to local businesses, should they meet the grant requirements. The application period was open from September 9, 2020 to October 1, 2020. In the end, 19 Hugo businesses received grants from the City and a total of $171,635.33 was awarded. Staff received 22 total applications and reviewed the submitted materials in regard to the grant application criteria and requirements. At the October 15, 2020 meeting, the City Council expanded the criteria to allow two of the applicants that did not meet the annual revenue requirements to be included in the recipients. Fees Waived The City Council also waived on -sale liquor license fees for 2021 in order to help struggling restaurants. Also, in an effort to create a business friendly community, the City of Hugo has never re- quired business licensing. Virtual Meetings Though the risk of COVID is far from over, vaccines are becoming more readily avail- able and business is slowly getting back to normal. Events are being planned for the summer that include Good Neighbor Days in June and the Tough Mudder in July. Most City meetings will take place in person be- ginning in April, but virtual attendance will still be possible for those who prefer it. Pro- tocols have been developed for these hybrid meetings, and attendees are encouraged to review them on the City's website. The City thanks everyone for their patience during the past year and looks forward to a better 2021 !City staff is more than happy to accom- modate for anyone wishing to participate. Stormwater Reuse Project The City of Hugo is a leader in the State of Minnesota for water stewardship and conservation. The County Road 8 Stormwater Reuse System will connect irrigation systems serving 22 acres along County Road 8, Lions Park, Keystone Place, Hugo Gardens, Lions Park and City Hall. The project will improve surface water quality through phosphorus reduction, decreased groundwater demand and volume reduction. A pump station will be installed on the existing stormwater pond on the northeast corner ion is e with Park ❑7 CITY OF EST. 1906 ABOUT THE DISCOUNT PROGRAM In an effort to help resident save money by saving water, the City of Hugo has created the Smart Irrigation Controller Program with the help of the Metropolitan Council and the Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment. Through this program, Rachio 3 Irrigation Controllers are being offered to homeowners for a discounted price of $30 (retail $230).* WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF A SMART IRRIGATION CONTROLLER? The Rachio 3 Irrigation Controller is Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense certified to save your home at least 20% of your outdoor water use. The controller works by connecting to your home's WiFi and reading local weather reports and forecasts to decide whether or not your lawn needs additional water. The controller does this automatically and can be controlled by your smartphone! The controller can accommodate 8 zones. Most irrigation systems use 8 zones or fewer. *Eligible residents must be connected to City water and are limited to one per property address. For more information Call: 651-762-6311 or Visit: www.ci.hugo.mnOgran i ` CLEAN WATER LAND & LEGACY METROPOLITAN - AMENDMENT FWGO Smart Irrigation Controller 0 EST.I906 Application Hugo City Hall • 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN 55038 • (651) 762-630 • www.ci.hugo.mn.us/2020grant Hours: Monday — Friday, 8:00 am — 4:30 pm Applicant: FOR OFFICIAL OFFICE USE ONLY Property Address: Staff Approval: City: State: Zip: Date: Phone: Irrigation Number: Cell: Cash: ❑ OR Check: ❑ Check Number: Receipt Number: Email: Are you connected to City water? Yes: ❑ No: ❑ My signature indicates that the information provided is true, I have read and understood the grant program guidelines, and that I comply with the City of Hugo grant program requirements. I will allow a representative of the City of Hugo to verify the installation if requested. Signature: Date: ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES • Must be a resident of the City of Hugo. • Installation and programming of your new controller is the • Must be connected to City water. responsibility of the property owner. • Must currently have a functional • The City reserves the right to inspect the irrigation controller for irrigation controller. proper installation. • The existing controller must have been • Smart controllers will be distributed on a first come, first served basis installed prior to 2019. and at the discretion of the City of Hugo. The City reserves the right • Must have a smartphone (necessary to to refuse any application for any reason it sees fit. program and to operate the controller). • Limit one controller per property address. • Must have in -home Wi-Fi strength at • If your controller is located outside, you will need to purchase an your existing controller by making sure outdoor enclosure. The City is not responsible for providing an that your smartphone picks up at least outdoor enclosure. two bars. Failure to have sufficient Wi- • The City is not responsible for sensor performance or water savings. Fi at the controller location may result No warranty or guarantee is provided. in compatibility or functionality issues • The City has the right to discontinue or amend the grant program at with your controller. any time. • All applications must be completed and turned in at Hugo City Hall. (►� MCLEAN WAN ER I'll LAND & METROPOLITAN LEGACY C O U N C I L AMENDMENT Food scraps are a resource, not a waste! More than one-third of ourtrash is organic mate- rial that can be recycled into compost. Recycling food scraps is an easy wayto reduce yourtrash and make a difference! Get started in 3 easy steps! _ Sign up online & pick up a free starter kit! www.co.washington.mn.us/foodscraps Starter kits are available to Washington County residents only and include a 2 gallon kitchen pail and 10 certified compostable bags. Limit 1 kit per household. Start collecting food scraps at home Collect food scraps in a compostable bag inside of your kitchen pail and tie off the bag when full. Bring bagged food scraps to a drop-off site Place bags into the food scraps dumpster and use the self -serve dispensers to take the same number of compostable bags you dropped off. www.co.washington.mn.us/foodscraps 1 651-275-7475 Washington . County • Fruits & vegetables • Meat, fish, & bones • Dairy • Eggs & egg shells • Bread, pasta, beans, & rice • Nuts & shells • Coffee grounds, filters, & tea bags • Papertowels • Napkins & tissues • Pizza delivery boxes. For a full list of accepted items: www.co.washington.mn.us/foodscraps iPq Drop-off Locations Washington County Environmental Center 4039 Cottage Grove Dr., Woodbury, 55129 Tuesday ..................... 11 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday ................... 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday ...................... 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday ................... 8 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Northern Yard Waste Site 5527 170th St. N., Hugo, MN 55038 Summer Hours: April - November Wednesday ................ 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (or until dusk) Friday & Saturday ..... 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday ...................... Noon - 4:30 p.m. Winter Hours: December - March Saturday ................... 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday - Friday......... Closed Search the Disposal Directory to find more drop-off locations: recyclesearch.com/wcdd Thank you Chief Kevin Colvard, you will be greatly missed! W. I� 1` v rv� � N&O Chief Kevin Colvard served for 20 years on the Hugo Fire and Rescue team; the last 8 years as our Chief. To say that Kevin was involved in the fire depart- ment is an understatement. There is not one thing at c; HFD that Kevin hasn't been an integral part of. As we say goodbye to Chief Colvard we know he has left the department in good hands with Chief Jim Compton Jr. The City of Hugo continues to grow and Chief Compton will continue the tradition of excellent leadership as the department evolves to serve our community. Chief Compton is a fourth -generation community servant. His father, Jim Compton Sr., was also a long- time Hugo Fire Department member and former Chief. Chief Jim Compton Jr. has been a member of the Hugo Fire Department since 2001 serving as a Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief and now the Chief. With Chief Compton's promotion, Assistant Chief Dave Jensen was promoted to Deputy Chief. Deputy Chief Jensen has been on the department since 2007 serving as an Emergency Services Planner, Lieutenant, Assistant Chief, and now Deputy Chief. Smoke/CO Detectors Please be mindful to change your smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries. A good way to remember this is to check your expiration dates and batteries every time you change your clocks for daylight savings!. Please remember that detectors have a shelf life of eight to ten years and NEED to be replaced. t (Top and bottom photos, left to right) Chief Jim Compton Jr., retired Chief Kevin Colvard, and Deputy Chief Dave Jensen y SPRINIG 20021 j HUG 01 I R, COMMUNITY NEWS, INFORMATION AND EVENTS "— Hugo City Hall 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North Hugo, MN 55038 651-762-6300 or info@ci.hugo.mn.us Office Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Closed weekends and holidays 11 www.ci.hugo.mn.us 4#. �44 PLEASE HELP LAVE TREES. THIS ISSUE IS , �� RECYCLABLE Hugo Historical Commission The Hugo Historical Commission happily welcomed two new mem- bers this year, Brad LeTourneau and Jason Arcand. We are in the midst of updating the Hugo Timeline that started in 1855 and extends through 2020. We are looking for photos of events in Hugo from the 1980s through 2000. Hugo District #44 School, circa 1909 If you have historical photos you'd like to share, please call 651-429-4173 and leave a message for Cynthia Schoonover. Thank you. Carload of trash $10 and up Pickup load oftrash $30 and up Trailer load of trash $35 and up Lawn mower (Push) $15/unit Lawn mower (Rider) $30/unit Household appliance $25/unit Commercial appliance $75 and up Air conditioner $30/unit Water softener $25/unit Mattress or box spring $20/unit Upholstered furniture $25/each Carpet $1/yard Bicycle with tires $5/each Bicycle without tires FREE Scrap metal FREE Tires $2.50 and up PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. Twin Cities, MN COVID-19 Procedures for Spring Events • Waste must be in the trunk, rear of SUV, or cargo bed. If necessary, please reorganize your waste. • Please stay in your vehicle. • Please provide your zip code to the attendant through a cracked window; no driver's license is required. • Face coverings are required during yourvisit. • Electronics weighing more than 50 pounds must be self - unloaded. See attendant for procedures. If you are unable to self -unload at this event, large electronics are unloaded at the Environmental Center in Woodbury. Home Improvement • Paint/stain/varnish • Paint remover/thinner Automotive & Recreation • Antifreeze • Used motor oil and filters • Propane tanks Household Items • Aerosol cans • Fluorescent bulbs (DO NOTTAPE) • Mercury thermometers/thermostats • All batteries See website for a full list of accepted items: www.co.washington.mn.us/envirocenter Hazardous waste and electronics are accepted from all Washington County residents. (No businesses.) (CO - A N Hugo = A Public Public Works Building F m sous 6900 137th St. N.icoRa�eed 9� 137th: • Computers, monitors & accessories • Printers • TVs, OVD & VCR players • Phones, cell phones & fax machines • Microwave ovens Document shredding will be offered. No more than four boxes per customer will be accepted. Shredding capacity may be reached before the end of the event. 12 bk Questions? Call the Hugo Public Works at 651-762-6301 % shington C SWPPP will be available for comment at this event. unty