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Home My WebLink About2026.02.02 CC Packet A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 5, 2026, City Council Meeting 2. January 14, 2026, Legislative Reception 3. January 17, 2026, Fire Department Banquet 4. January 26, 2026, Goal Setting Workshop E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 1. Northeast Youth & Family Services – President and CEO Angela Lewis Dmello 2. Community Development Annual Report – Associate Planner Max Gort G. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and a roll call vote. If a member of the City Council or the public wishes to discuss an item, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. 1. Approve Claims Roster 2. Approve Annual Performance Review for Finance and Public Works Administrative Assistant Jennifer Compton 3. Approve Resignation of Neil Arcand from the Parks Commission 4. Approve 2026 City Council Focus Goals and Ongoing Priorities 5. Approve Contract with Northeast Youth and Family Services for 2026 6. Approve Emergency Service Agreement with the City of Lexington Fire Department 7. Approve Advertisement for Public Works Summer Seasonal Employees 8. Approve Polling Place Accessibility Grant Program Agreement for Automatic Doors at Fire Hall 9. Approve Special Event Permit for the Hugo American Legion for Snow Drag Races on Egg Lake February 28, 2026 10. Approve Temporary Liquor License for Hugo American Legion for Snow Drag Races on Egg Lake February 28, 2026 11. Approve Donation to the Hugo Fire Department from the Hugo American Legion Mayor: Tom Weidt Councilmembers: Becky Petryk, Ward 1 Ben Krull, Ward 2 Dave Strub, Ward 3 Mike Miron, At Large City Council Agenda Monday, February 2, 2026 Address: 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N. Hugo, MN 55038 Phone: 651-762-6300 Website: www.ci.hugo.mn.us PUBLIC HEARING 1. Nothing Scheduled H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Nothing Scheduled I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Frenchman Village Concept Plan J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Nothing Scheduled K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Nothing Scheduled L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Schedule HBA State of the City Breakfast on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 2. Cancel February 16, 2026, Council Meeting Due to Presidents Day Holiday 3. Spring Cleanup Scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026 4. Shredding Event on Thursday, April 30, 2026 N. ADJOURNMENT BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON FEBRUARY 2, 2026 D.1 January 5, 2026, City Council Meeting D.2 January 14, 2026, Legislative Reception D.3 January 17, 2026, Fire Department Banquet D.4 January 26, 2026, Goal Setting Workshop Staff recommends Council approve the above minutes as presented. F.1 Northeast Youth & Family Services – President and CEO Angela Lewis Dmello Lakes Center for Youth & Family (LC4YF) is one of two organizations that provide mental health services to Hugo residents, and Council allocates funding in the budget to support these programs. President & CEO Angela Lewis-Dmello will present to Council the LC4YF Annual Report. F.2 Community Development Annual Report – Associate Planner Max Gort Associate Planner Max Gort will present to Council the 2025 Community Development Annual Report, which includes a review of planning applications, building department activity, projects that were approved, and ordinance updates throughout the calendar year 2025. G. 1 Approve Claims Roster Staff recommends Council approve the Claims Roster as presented. G. 2 Approve Annual Performance Review for Finance and Public Works Administrative Assistant Jennifer Compton At its February 7, 2022, meeting, Council approved the hiring of Jennifer Compton as the Finance and Public Works Administrative Assistant. Public Works Director Scott Anderson recommends Council approve the annual performance review for Finance and Public Works Administrative Assistant Jennifer Compton. G.3 Approve Resignation of Neil Arcand from the Parks Commission At their February 1, 2021, meeting, Council approved the appointment of Neil Arcand as an alternate member of the Economic Development Authority, then a regular member on January 9, 2023. At the January 6, 2025, meeting, Council approved the reassignment of Neil to the Parks Commission. Neil has now submitted his letter of resignation due to other obligations. Staff recommends Council approve the resignation of Parks Commissioner Neil Arcand. G.4 Approve 2026 City Council Focus Goals and Ongoing Priorities The Council held their annual Goal Setting Workshop on Monday, January 26, 2026. Council reviewed and discussed goals for 2026 that were drafted by staff with input from the commissions and staff. Staff recommends Council approve the focus goals and ongoing priorities for 2026. G.5 Approve Contract with Northeast Youth and Family Services for 2026 Over the past several years, the City has entered into an agreement with Northeast Youth and Family Services to support programs for Hugo families related to counseling, intervention, and enrichment. Through this agreement, the City sponsored NYFS by providing financial support. In the 2026 budget, Council approved $18,094 in funding for their youth diversion services. Staff recommends Council approve the agreement with Northeast Youth and Family Services. G.6 Approve Emergency Service Agreement with the City of Lexington Fire Department To provide the best possible emergency services and automatic response to reported structure and building fires for residents, the City of Lexington Fire Department and the City of Hugo Fire Department recommend an emergency service agreement to make equipment, personnel and other resources available to both departments. Whenever, in the opinion of the requesting official, there is a need for assistance from the other party, the requesting official may call upon the responding official to furnish assistance. No charges will be levied for assistance unless it continues for more than 12 hours. Time beyond 12 hours will be billed by the responding department according to the rate schedule as established by the Capital City Mutual Aid Association. Staff recommends Council approve the Emergency Service Agreement with the City of Lexington. G.7 Approve Advertisement for Public Works Summer Seasonal Employees Staff is requesting authorization to advertise and hire a total of seven seasonal employees for the Public Works Department. In the 2026 General Fund Budget, Council approved the seasonal positions. Seasonal Public Works Employees assist with mowing, garbage/litter removal, park maintenance, boulevard and general Public Works maintenance. Money has been budgeted in the 2026 General Fund Budget for these positions. These positions will not exceed 40 hours per week. Staff recommends City Council approval to advertise for Public Works Summer Seasonal workers. G.8 Approve Polling Place Accessibility Grant Program Agreement for Automatic Doors at Fire Hall The City has received Polling Place Accessibility Grant funds from the MN Secretary of State office for elections. This would put automatic/electronic door openers on exterior doors for public use at the Hugo Fire Hall where elections are held. The total amount of the project is $15,966.77. The grant will cover $7,876.28 of the costs and the remainer will come from the Building Maintenance Fund. Staff recommends Council approve the Polling Place Accessibility Grant Agreement and the installation of automatic/electronic door openers at the Hugo Fire Hall. G.9 Approve Special Event Permit for the Hugo American Legion for Snow Drag Races on Egg Lake The Hugo American Legion has applied for a Special Event Permit to hold a one-day snowmobile racing event on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The American Legion is partnering with the Hugo Knight Riders Snowmobile Club and the Minnesota Snow Drag Tour, which has experience hosting similar events throughout Minnesota. This year, the Minnesota Snow Drag Tour has six events scheduled, including the Hugo American Legion Shootout. The event requires City Council approval of a Special Event Permit due to an estimated attendance of 750 people throughout the day on Saturday, the use of City-owned property along Egg Lake, the use of amplified sound, and the sale of alcohol. Staff recommends Council approve the Special Event Permit for the Snow Drag on February 28, 2026, subject to the condition in the memo. G.10 Approve Temporary Liquor License for Hugo American Legion for Snow Drag Races on Egg Lake February 28, 2026 The Hugo American Legion has applied for a Temporary Liquor License for February 28, 2026, to serve alcohol at the Snow Drag Races. Sales would take place in a beer tent. Those entering the tent would be carded and wristbands would be issued to those 21+ years of age. The legion has submitted a completed application, fee, and liquor liability insurance for the event. Staff recommends Council approve the Temporary Liquor License for the Hugo American Legion for the Snow Drag Races on February 28, 2026. G.10 Approve Donation to the Hugo Fire Department from the Hugo American Legion The Hugo American Legion has requested to donate $1,000 to the Hugo Fire Department from pull-tab proceeds for equipment and training. All donations to the Fire Department must be approved by the Council. Staff recommends Council approve the donation of $1,000 to the Hugo Fire Department. I.1 Frenchman Village Concept Plan Maplewood Development is requesting review and comments on a sketch plan for the properties generally located in the area south of Frenchman Road/CSAH 8 and west of Highway 61. The property totals approximately 97 acres and the sketch plan shows single family homes (140 units), townhomes (150 units) and various commercial businesses (95,000 square feet). The portion of the property at the southwest corner of Highway 61 and CSAH 8/Frenchman Road is guided by the downtown plan and design guidelines. The sketch plan also shows a 4-acre public park and off-street trails, as well as a private club house and pool for the neighborhood. The applicant is proposing land use changes for the development. The EDA, Parks Commission, and Planning Commission have reviewed and provided comments on the sketch plan. Staff recommends the City Council review and provide comments to the applicant on the sketch plan. M.1 Schedule HBA State of the City Breakfast on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 The Council has been invited to attend the annual State of the City breakfast sponsored by the Hugo Area Business Association. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Blue Heron Grill from 7:30 – 9 a.m. Staff recommends Council schedule a meeting if they wish to attend. M.2 Cancel February 16, 2026, Council Meeting Due to Presidents Day Holiday The second regular meeting of the Council in February falls on the Presidents Day Holiday on February 16, 2026. Staff has no agenda items and recommends Council cancel the February 16 meeting. M.3 Spring Cleanup Scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026 The annual Spring Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8 a.m. - noon at the Public Works Facility. M.4 Shredding Event on Thursday, April 30, 2026 A shredding event is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 8-10 a.m. in the City Hall parking lot. N. Adjournment MINUTES City Council Meeting City Hall Council Chambers Monday, January 5, 2026 7:00 p.m. Call to Order Acting Mayor Miron called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance COUNCIL PRESENT: Krull, Miron, Petryk, Strub COUNCIL ABSENT: Weidt OTHERS PRESENT: City Administrator Bryan Bear, City Engineer Mark Erichson, City Attorney Dave Snyder, Community Development Director Rachel Juba, City Clerk Michele Lindau Approve Minutes for the December 15, 2025, City Council Meeting Petryk made motion, Strub seconded, to approve the minutes for the City Council meeting held on December 15, 2025, as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approval of Agenda Miron made motion, Krull seconded, to approve the agenda as amended by adding approval of Kleissler as Chair and Matt Derr as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission, and addition of scheduling the White Bear Chamber of Commerce Legislation Session. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approval of Consent Agenda Petryk made motion, Krull seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: 1. Approve Claims Roster 2. Approve Annual Performance Review for Building Inspector Scott Baller 3. Approve Annual Performance Review for Community Development Director Rachel Juba 4. Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Worker Neal Nelson 5. Approve Annual Performance Review for Accounting Clerk Jennifer Taylor 6. Approve Performance Review and Completion of Probationary Period for Building Inspector Mason Libke 7. Approve Appointment of Mike Miron as Acting Mayor 8. Approve Appointment of Meredith St. Pierre as Chair and Cathy Moore-Arcand as Vice- Chair of the Parks Commission 9. Approve Appointment of Brad LeTourneau as Chair of Historical Commission Council Meeting Minutes for January 5, 2026 Page 2 of 7 10. Approve Appointment of Tom Weidt and Ben Krull as Council Representatives on the EDA 11. Approve Appointment of Mayor Tom Weidt, Planning Commissioner Cindy Petty, and Resident Scott Arcand to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Adjustments 12. Approve Appointment of Tom Weidt as Chair of the Board of Zoning Appeals and Adjustments 13. Approve Appointment of WSB as City Engineer 14. Approve Appointment of Landform as City Planner 15. Approve Appointment of Johnson & Turner as City Attorney 16. Approve Appointment of Baker Tilly as Financial Advisor 17. Approve Appointment of US Bank as Depository for City Funds 18. Approve Appointment of The Citizen as Official Newspaper 19. Approve Appointments to Hugo Firefighter Relief Association 20. Approve Donation to the Hugo Fire Department from the Hugo American Legion 21. Approve Appointment of Bronwen Kleissler as Chair and Matthew Derr as Vice-Chair of the Planning Commission All Ayes. Motion carried. Approve Claims Roster Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Claims Roster as presented. Approve Annual Performance Review for Building Inspector Scott Baller Scott Baller was hired by the City as a Building Inspector on January 1, 2006. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review for Building Inspector Scott Baller. Approve Annual Performance Review for Community Development Director Rachel Juba Rachel Juba was hired as the Associate Planner on January 2, 2007, and promoted to Planner in 2010, then Community Development Director in May 2018. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review for Community Development Director Rachel Juba. Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Worker Neal Nelson Neal Nelson was hired on January 3, 2017, as a Public Works Worker. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Annual Performance Review for Neal Nelson. Approve Annual Performance Review for Accounting Clerk Jennifer Taylor At its January 8, 2024, meeting, Council approved the hiring of Jennifer Taylor as the new Accounting Clerk beginning on January 29, 2024. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review for Accounting Clerk Jennifer Taylor. Approve Performance Review and Completion of Probationary Period for Building Inspector Mason Libke Council approved hiring of Mason Libke as the new Building Inspector with a start date of July Council Meeting Minutes for January 5, 2026 Page 3 of 7 7, 2025. On January 7, 2026, Mason will have completed his six-month probationary period. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the performance review and completion of probationary period for Building Inspector Mason Libke. Approve Appointment of Mike Miron as Acting Mayor Each year, the Council appoints a member of the Council for the position of Acting Mayor. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the reappointment of Council Member Mike Miron as Acting Mayor for the year 2026. Approve Appointment of Meredith St. Pierre as Chair and Cathy Moore-Arcand as Vice- Chair of the Parks Commission Annually, the City Council appoints members of the Parks Commission to serve as chair and vice-chair. Meredith St. Pierre was appointed as the Chair of the Parks Commission in September 2022. Cathy Moore-Arcand has served as Vice-Chair since January 2017. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the reappointment of Meredith St. Pierre as Chair and Cathy Moore-Arcand as Vice-Chair for the Parks and Recreation Commission for 2026 Approve Appointment of Brad LeTourneau as Chair of Historical Commission Annually, the City Council appoints a member of the Historical Commission to serve as the Chair of the Commission. Brad LeTourneau has served as the Chair of the Commission since September 2023. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the reappointment of Brad LeTourneau as the Chair of the Historical Commission for 2026. Approve Appointment of Tom Weidt and Ben Krull as Council Representatives on the EDA Annually, Council appoints two representatives from the Hugo City Council to serve on the Economic Development Authority (EDA). Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved reappointment of Mayor Weidt and Council Member Krull to serve as the Council Representatives on the EDA for 2026. Approve Appointment of Mayor Tom Weidt, Planning Commissioner Cindy Petty, and Resident Scott Arcand to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Adjustments Annually, the Hugo City Council appoints a member of the Planning Commission, City Council, and a resident to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals and Adjustments. Tom Weidt has agreed to continue to serve another year as the City Council representative, and Cindy Petty has agreed to serve as the Planning Commission representative, and Scott Arcand as the resident representative. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the reappointment of Tom Weidt as the City Council representative, and Cindy Petty as the Planning Commission representative, and Scott Arcand as the resident representative on the Board of Zoning Appeals and Adjustments for one-year terms. Approve Appointment of Tom Weidt as Chair of the Board of Zoning Appeals and Adjustments Annually, Council approves appointment of Chair of the Board of Zoning Appeals and Council Meeting Minutes for January 5, 2026 Page 4 of 7 Adjustments. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved reappointment Board Member Tom Weidt as Chair of the Board of Zoning Appeals and Adjustments for 2026. Approve Appointment of WSB as City Engineer WSB Engineers has been the City Engineer for the past 22 years. WSB Engineers is requesting to continue to provide this service to the City with an average rate adjustment of 4%. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved WSB Engineers and Mark Erichson as the City Engineer for 2026. Approve Appointment of Landform as City Planner Kendra Lindahl from Landform has worked over the past 23 years as the City Planner. Landform would like to continue to provide this service to the City at a revised rate schedule. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved Kendra Lindahl as the City Planner/Planning Consultant for the year 2026. Approve Appointment of Johnson & Turner as City Attorney City Attorney Dave Snyder has served the City with the law firm of Johnson & Turner for the past several years. Johnson & Turner would like to continue to provide legal services to the City at the adjusted rate schedule. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved David Snyder and the Johnson & Turner Law Firm as the City Attorney for the year 2026. Approve Appointment of Baker Tilly as Financial Advisor Financial Advisors Chris Hogan, Mikaela Huot and the other members of the Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP team have served the City over the years on a wide variety of projects. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, as the City’s financial advisors for the year 2026. Approve Appointment of US Bank as Depository for City Funds Each year, Council selects a depository/bank for the deposit of City funds. For many years, Council has selected the local Hugo branch of US Bank. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved U.S. Bank-Hugo as the official depository for City funds for 2026. Approve Appointment of The Citizen as Official Newspaper Each year, Council selects a newspaper as the official publication for all public notices and publishing of ordinances. For the past 16 years, the City Council appointed The Citizen as the City’s new official newspaper, and The Citizen would like to continue to provide this service at a rate increase from $14.69 to $17.51 per column inch. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved The Citizen as the City’s official newspaper for 2026. Approve Appointments to Hugo Firefighter Relief Association Minnesota State Statute requires the official appointment of the ex-officio members of the Hugo Council Meeting Minutes for January 5, 2026 Page 5 of 7 Fire Department Relief Association Board. Council must appoint two elected or appointed members. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the reappointment of Mayor Tom Weidt and Finance Director Anna Wobse as ex-officio members of the Hugo Fire Department Relief Association Board. Approve Donation to the Hugo Fire Department from the Hugo American Legion The Hugo American Legion would like to donate $1,500 to the Hugo Fire Department from pull-tab proceeds. All donations to the Fire Department must be approved by the Council. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the donation of $1,500 to the Hugo Fire Department. Approve Appointment of Bronwen Kleissler as Chair and Matthew Derr as Vice-Chair of the Planning Commission Annually, Council appoints a member of the Planning Commission to serve as Chair of the Commission. Bronwen Kleissler has been serving as the Chair of the Planning Commission since August 2015, and Matt Derr was appointed as Vice-Chair in March 2022. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the reappointment of Bronwen Kleissler as the Chair and Matthew Derr as Vice-Chair of the Planning Commission for 2026. Discussion on 165th Street AUAR and Approval of Resolution Ordering AUAR Community Development Director Rachel Juba provided background information on an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) saying there has been an increased interest from developers in properties on 165th Street. With development, infrastructure improvements would be necessary. At its April 21, 2025, meeting, Council approved staff to work with consultants on drafting an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR). In July 2025 an open house was held where over 100 people attended and meetings were held with several property owners. Some did not support development but understood it was planned for the area. Some property owners supported sewer and water to their property for development. Most supported the paving of 165th Street. In September 2025 a joint workshop with the City Council, EDA and Planning Commission was held where feedback from the open house was shared and development scenarios, utilities, and streets were discussed. There was support for keeping industrial and mix use land uses and support for the paving of 165th Street as an interim rural roadway improvement, which is in the current CIP. Future plans for oversizing utilities would happen north of 165th Street. Juba explained that if Council approved the preparation of the AUAR this evening, the official 120-day clock would start for the adoption of the AUAR. Staff will continue to prepare and present the draft at the February or March Council meeting. It would then be sent out to other agencies for comments. In March, staff would like to hold an open house to present the plan and get feedback. The final AUAR will be approved in May, and then staff would begin preparing amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Juba was asked to clarify the final goal of the AUAR and how property owners receive notice. Juba replied that the goal is to have land use and utilities decided as well as street improvements. Costs and escrow analysis will be done as well as an environmental review. As development Council Meeting Minutes for January 5, 2026 Page 6 of 7 comes in, they will not have to go through the process separately. Notices of meetings will be published in the newspaper and direct notices will be sent to all property owners in the AUAR area. Petryk made motion, Miron seconded, to approve RESOLUTION 2026-1 ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE REVIEW FOR THE 165TH STREET CORRIDOR. All Ayes. Motion carried. Reminder – Fire Department Banquet Saturday, January 17, 2026 City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council they scheduled a meeting to attend the Hugo Fire Department Annual Banquet on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Hugo American Legion beginning at 5 p.m. Cancel January 19, 2026, City Council Meeting Due to Martin Luther King Holiday The second Council meeting of the month falls on the Martin Luther King Holiday, January 19. City Administrator Bryan Bear recommended Council cancel the January 19, 2026, regular Council meeting. Strub made meeting, Krull seconded, to cancel the January 19, 2026, City Council meeting. All Ayes. Motion carried. Reminder - Council Goal Setting Session Monday, January 26, 2026 City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council they scheduled their Annual Goal Setting Session for Monday, January 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Schedule the Board of Appeal and Equalization for Thursday, April 2, 2026 City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council that Washington County was requesting the Council schedule the Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting for Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 pm. Petryk made motion, Miron seconded, to schedule LBAE meeting for Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Oneka Room at City Hall. All Ayes. Motion carried. Schedule 2026 Legislative Reception for Wednesday, January 14, 2026 City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council the White Bear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding the 2026 Legislative Reception on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Tria Restaurant in North Oaks. Bear recommended they schedule it as a meeting if they wish to attend. Council Meeting Minutes for January 5, 2026 Page 7 of 7 Miron made motion, Krull seconded, to schedule a meeting to attend the 2026 Legislative Reception. All Ayes. Motion carried. Adjournment Strub made motion, Miron seconded, to adjourn at 8:31 p.m. All Ayes. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Michele Lindau, City Clerk MINUTES City Council-WB Chamber Legislative Reception Tria Restaurant in North Oaks Wednesday, January 14, 2026 4:30 p.m. COUNCIL PRESENT: Krull, Petryk, Strub COUNCIL ABSENT: Miron, Weidt The City Council attended the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Reception held at the Tria Restaurant, 5959 Centerville Road, North Oaks. Respectfully Submitted, Bryan J. Bear City Administrator MINUTES City Council-Fire Department Annual Banquet Hugo American Legion Saturday, January 17, 2026 5:00 p.m. COUNCIL PRESENT: Krull, Miron, Petryk, Strub COUNCIL ABSENT: Weidt The City Council attended the Hugo Fire Department’s annual banquet held at the Hugo American Legion. Respectfully Submitted, Bryan J. Bear City Administrator MINUTES City Council Goal Setting Workshop City Hall Council Chambers Monday, January 26, 2026 6:00 p.m. Call to Order Mayor Weidt called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. COUNCIL PRESENT: Krull, Miron, Petryk, Strub, Weidt COUNCIL ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Administrator Bryan Bear, Finance Director Anna Wobse, Fire Chief Jim Compton, Public Works Director Scott Anderson, City Clerk Michele Lindau, Hopkins Schoolhouse City Administrator Bryan Bear began by providing background and an update on the Hopkins Schoolhouse. In 2022, one of the Council’s goals was to determine the fate of the Hopkins Schoolhouse. They agreed it was not a good use of taxpayer money and decided not to offer financial assistance for its restoration. They also supported the establishment of a community volunteer group if there was interest in saving it from demolition. The Hopkins Schoolhouse and Heritage Center Committee was established, and in May 2023, the City entered into a 15-year lease agreement with the committee. Over the past few years, the committee has been successful in cleaning up the building, installing new windows, improving the front entrance, replacing the roof and chimney, and framing the upstairs and downstairs. They were able to complete these improvements through fundraisers, donated labor, and assistance from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department Sentence to Serve Program. They are now preparing for the next steps related to electrical, HVAC, and plumbing work. Recently, Bear and City Clerk Michele Lindau toured the building, and Bear reported that the committee had made tremendous progress. Hugo Historical Commissioner and Committee Member Brad LeTourneau has been instrumental in overseeing much of the work and coordinating the participation of STS. In response to the Mayor’s recent inquiry as to whether the City should participate financially, Bear met with Committee President Liz Cinqueonce, who indicated they were not asking for help but would gladly accept it. Their greatest need is with the septic system, well, and site improvements. He explained that the committee has proposed using the schoolhouse as a heritage center with historical displays and potential for public events, though they are not completely set on its use. He indicated the County could be approached with the idea of adding a trailhead on the site, noting that two regional trails will intersect nearby. Bear asked the Council for their thoughts on the City’s participation in the completion of the schoolhouse and what their expectations were for the site. The Council was impressed with the work that had been done and discussed the need for the committee to have sufficient resources to complete the project. There were comments that using public funds would be more justifiable if there were some type of public or rentable use of the facility. They acknowledged that proper management of events would be necessary. There was discussion about having a third-party user or a partnership with the County for a trailhead. If a trailhead were located there, accessible bathrooms and parking would be required. Also discussed was what would happen if the committee halted the project, and they recognized that it would become a City asset. Council Meeting Minutes Goal Workshop on January 26, 2026 Page 2 of 3 Krull began a discussion on reasons the City should not become involved financially at this time. It was noted that the momentum the committee currently has may allow them to complete the restoration. If the project were to stall due to lack of funding, that might be the time for the City to step in. Some members supported allowing the project and fundraising to continue independently, citing fiscal responsibility and community concerns about costs, while others emphasized that the City owns the building, has not yet invested financially, and will ultimately receive a valuable public asset. It was noted that the City has a 15-year lease with the committee and, in the end, they are handing the City an amenity. Suggestions were made to limit support to in-kind assistance and possibly pursue a partnership with the County rather than direct funding at this time. The Council generally agreed that the decision to financially support the project should reflect a strong consensus of the Council. Bear suggested pausing action until more detailed cost information is available and inviting the committee to provide a full update in the spring. The Council consensus was to continue discussions, explore partnerships, and revisit City involvement if circumstances change. Draft 2026 Goals Bear reviewed a draft of the 2026 City goals. He explained that staff prepared a memorandum, with input from staff and commissions, outlining focus goals and ongoing priorities, with goal categories remaining consistent from year to year. Bear stated there would be considerable focus on water conservation, with attention to the water reuse program and ongoing issues related to the White Bear Lake lawsuit. Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Planning Commission efforts will include work on the City-owned property on Egg Lake. La Delicious has proposed a mixed-use development with a restaurant/bakery, retail, and townhomes. Staff is collecting financial information and working on the purchase agreement for the property. The EDA and Planning Commission are helping direct the 165th Street Study, currently working on the AUAR. When the study is complete, the City can begin making infrastructure decisions. Coordination will continue with neighboring communities on the Otter Lake extension and corridor improvements. Amendments will be proposed to zoning district regulations. Commercial districts will be evaluated to determine whether there is too much commercial space for what the market can bear, and a study may be warranted. Shoreland regulations remain in draft form and are important to the Egg Lake City-owned property. Staff is also working on an ongoing dispute with the Metropolitan Council regarding the system statement, with the goal of avoiding delays to the comprehensive plan process. Infrastructure projects include street improvements in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park area and bridge projects, with the goal of applying for bridge bonding funds if available. The City will prepare plans for paving 165th Street and will work with Lino Lakes on paving Elmcrest Avenue. Public safety projects include work on the CIP for equipment and the timing of the purchase of the next fire truck. The Fire Marshal is retiring, and the position will need to be filled. Park projects include improvements at Frog Hollow Park, the Veterans Memorial at Lions Park and programming for summer concerts there, and completion of the Hardwood Creek Trail in coordination with Washington County. Council Meeting Minutes Goal Workshop on January 26, 2026 Page 3 of 3 Administrative priorities include implementation of the personnel policy, discussion of staffing needs, implementation of new finance software, and evaluation of City facilities. Council members expressed interest in banners and decorations along CSAH 8 for holidays such as the Fourth of July, and suggested a committee be formed to assist. In response to a question regarding whether the shoreland ordinance would be completed in time for development, Bear responded that it needed to go to the ordinance review committee. Tax Rates Krull initiated a discussion on tax rates, specifically the difference between the urban and rural rates that are inconsistent in some parts of the City. It was noted that his area, the Everton Avenue area, resulted from a decision made several years ago when the area was developing, and the property owners wanted to keep it rural because the properties did not have large buildable sites like others in the area. The City Council at that time voted to keep them in the agricultural zoning district, with the understanding they would never be served by the MUSA. The Council discussed the inconsistencies in the map Bear presented and agreed it did not warrant further discussion at this time. Adjournment Petryk made a motion, Krull seconded, to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. All Ayes. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Michele Lindau City Clerk From:Jennifer Prock To:Michele Lindau Cc:Angela Lewis Dmello Subject:2026 NYFS Contract Date:Friday, December 12, 2025 2:31:11 PM Attachments:Hugo and NYFS Agreement 2026.pdf Municipalities 2026.pdf 2025 Client Stats.pdf Hugo 2025 Report.pdf Hugo Invoice 2026.pdf Dear Michele, I hope you are doing well and looking forward to the new year! I have attached the updated 2026 contracts with NYFS, Invoice, Service Statistics for your city and general service demographic information, and some updated materials. Please let me know if there are any questions. Angie is always happy to come at any time to present to your city council on the work NYFS is doing to support your community and she is cc’d on this email if you would like to get that scheduled! We are thrilled to share some exciting updates at NYFS. We had another successful year of strengthening and deepening our work, and are seeing increased need that we are meeting in our communities: We served 1090 clients, up from 895 clients last FY – a 22% increase! We continue to grow to serve our communities better and to meet the expanding need. We provided 19,440 appointments, ensuring clients receive the depth of care needed to support their healing and recovery. We sold our Shoreview office building location to Mounds View School District. We have had a long and successful relationship with Mounds View Schools. This allows us to move to a place of financial health and sustainability and to get out of the building and tenant management business. With some of the proceeds from the building sale we were able to start a 1.5- million-dollar endowment with the St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation in honor of our long-time President and CEO, Kay Andrews. The endowment is entitled the Kay Andrews Legacy Endowment. Our Restoring Power Program, working with child and adult victim-survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, expanded our partnership with White Bear Lake to provide criminal legal advocacy to the city’s residents. We launched Psychiatry Services, with a skilled prescriber who is certified to work with youth and adults. We launched Early Childhood Mental Health Services which offer mental health support to children from birth through five, allowing us now to serve the whole lifespan with developmentally appropriate treatments. We deepened our program development in our Youth Pathways Program to further align with restorative practices. We began offering Community Connections groups at Roseville Schools Fairview Alternative High School. In partnership with the White Bear Area Food Shelf and the Northeast Metro Golden K Kiwanis Club we created a Food and Resource Pantry to help our clients with basic needs to bridge until they can access a food shelf. We are refreshing our shared spaces at our Shoreview headquarters, and have designed the spaces aligned with Trauma Informed Design principles, including renovation of our waiting area. We will have a big open house in February to do tours and invite folks to see it! We developed the NYFS Transforming Lives Model of Care that helps to define how NYFS works to achieve our mission by sharing how we conceptualize and execute our work. We re-established community research through a partnership on parenting interventions with the University of Minnesota. We have expanded our Group Therapy Services, especially with art therapy, groups offered in our school-based programs, domestic and sexual violence groups, and groups focused on parenting support. We are consolidating our services to operate out of our Shoreview headquarters until this summer when we will re-establish a new White Bear Lake location. We are developing a new vision for how NYFS is located in the communities that we serve with the plan to establish multiple satellite locations distributed across our service area and embedded in community, with Shoreview continuing as our headquarters. Thank you for your continued partnership! NYFS prides itself in being a vital anchor institution in our community and would be unable to offer a low sliding fee scale to your residents or to offer the range of high-quality services we offer if it weren’t for your investment and collaboration. We are celebrating our 50th Anniversary in 2026 and so please be on the lookout for the exciting ways that we plan to celebrate! We are able to do so much more together than we could ever do on our own! 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Totals for all Services Mental Health Restoring Power Mental Health Advocacy Diversion Services The following is a brief report on Northeast Youth & Family Services’ programs that directly affect the residents of your community. If you have any questions about this report, please call Angela Lewis Dmello, President & CEO, at (651) 379-3404. Contracted Services Services Provided City Totals (Please note that these numbers represent the actual cost of services provided, not what NYFS charges clients for these services. Because of your collaboration with NYFS, many of these services are offered free of charge or on a sliding-fee scale based on income.) Annual City Contract for Service in CY 2025 Total cost of all services July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025 Units Northeast Youth and Family Services Municipal Contract Community Advocate Municipal Contract Community Advocate 2025 2025 2026 2026 Board Approved Increase Dollar increase Board Approved Increase Dollar increase of 2.4% based on CPI-U over 2025 of 2.4% based on CPI-U over 2025 Falcon Heights 13,295.79$ 13,614.89$ 319.10$ Little Canada 25,203.52$ 25,808.40$ 604.88$ Mounds View 32,342.81$ 30,333.52$ 33,119.04$ 776.23$ 31,061.52$ 728.004$ New Brighton 56,102.45$ 12,133.41$ 57,448.91$ 1,346.46$ 12,424.61$ 291.20$ North Oaks 12,871.12$ 13,180.03$ 308.91$ Roseville 88,020.59$ 24,266.82$ 90,133.09$ 2,112.49$ 24,849.22$ 582.40$ St. Anthony 22,002.72$ 15,166.76$ 22,530.79$ 528.07$ 15,530.76$ 364.00$ Shoreview 64,258.53$ 65,800.73$ 1,542.20$ Birchwood 2,125.77$ 2,176.79$ 51.02$ Hugo *17,670.01$ 18,094.09$ 424.08$ Mahtomedi 19,510.52$ 19,978.77$ 468.25$ Vadnais Heights 32,027.34$ 32,796.00$ 768.66$ City of WBL 61,778.46$ 30,333.52$ 63,261.14$ 1,482.68$ 31,061.52$ 728.00$ WB Tnship 26,924.03$ 27,570.21$ 646.18$ Lauderdale 5,510.99$ 5,643.26$ 132.26$ Arden Hills 24,119.16$ 24,698.02$ 578.86$ Total 503,763.83$ 112,234.02$ 515,854.16$ 12,090.33$ 114,927.64$ 2,693.62$ * Hugo splits its support of NYFS with another Community-Based Mental Health agency Northeast Youth & Family Services Municipal Participation Figures City of Hugo Claims February 2, 2026 G. 1 Vendor Invoice Amount Description Department Abdo Financial Solutions LLC 516273 3,210.00$ Accounting Assistance Finance Dept Allstream 22134004 201.56$ Fax Line Administration Amazon Capital Services 1K6N-9LRX-Q3QC 86.08$Fire Department Supplies Fire Dept Amazon Capital Services 1K6N-9LRX-Q3QC 30.11$Batteries for Emergency Lighting Fire Dept Amazon Capital Services 1K6N-9LRX-Q3QC 40.57$Trash Can Liners Public Works Amazon Capital Services 1K6N-9LRX-Q3QC 30.69$Cisco Phone Replacement Parks Dept Amazon Capital Services 1K6N-9LRX-Q3QC 30.56$HDMI Cables (2)Public Works Amazon Capital Services 1K6N-9LRX-Q3QC 20.69$Vinyl for Vehicle Decals Public Works Amazon Capital Services 1K6N-9LRX-Q3QC 11.73$HDMI Cable - SCADA Monitor Water & Sewer Amazon Capital Services 1RXF-MH9Q-LYJD (64.95)$ Cisco Phone Replacement (Returned)Parks Dept Amazon Capital Services 1GGV-VGVT-R6RC 31.68$Breakroom Supplies Public Works Association of Minnesota Building Officials 92889676 600.00$ ICC Institute Registration - Libke Building Inspections Blaine Brothers Inc 10004452185 32.93$Parts - Unit #7103-08 Fire Dept Catalyst Graphics Inc 4795 1,057.00$ Utility Bill Mailing (Regular)Water & Sewer Catalyst Graphics Inc 4795 1,030.00$ Utility Bill Mailing (Autodraft)Water & Sewer Century Link 651 429-3212 80.53$Fire Station Phone Lines Fire Dept Christiansen, Ryan CLAIM 86.68$Carpet Cleaner Rental - PPP (Menards)Parks Dept Cintas Corporation 5311957106 78.19$First Aid Supplies Public Works Cintas Corporation 5311957106 139.44$ First Aid Supplies Gen Gov't Bldgs Comcast 1/22/2026 25.19$Business Cable (thru Feb 21)Administration Companion Animal Control LLC December 976.80$ Callout Fees & Mileage Animal Control Companion Animal Control LLC December 700.00$ Boarding & Rescue Fees Animal Control Core & Main LP Y377492 207.63$ Hydrant Oil Water Utility Cummins Sales and Service E4-260155647 315.89$ Quarterly Generator Maintenance Public Works Davis Mechanical Systems Inc 102687 1,678.08$ HVAC Repairs (FH)Fire Dept Dresser Trap Rock Inc 156767 1,290.83$ 3/8" Chips for Snow & Ice Control Street Dept Dresser Trap Rock Inc 156801 1,146.63$ 3/8" Chips for Snow & Ice Control Street Dept Eagle Engraving Inc 2026-307 731.95$ Commendation Bars & Medals Fire Dept Earl F. Andersen 0141816-IN 189.90$ Street Sign Plates Street Dept Forest Lake NAPA December 901.89$ Auto Parts & Shop Supplies Various Gene's Disposal Service Inc 538012 128.93$ January Waste Hauling - City Hall Gen Gov't Bldgs Gene's Disposal Service Inc 538012 273.97$ January Waste Hauling - Fire Station Fire Dept Gene's Disposal Service Inc 538012 1,119.71$ January Waste Hauling - PW Facility Public Works Gene's Disposal Service Inc 538012 269.07$ January Waste Hauling - Rice Lake Room Gen Gov't Bldgs Gene's Disposal Service Inc 538012 329.76$ January Waste Hauling - Lions Park Parks Dept Gene's Disposal Service Inc 538012 269.07$ January Waste Hauling - Hanifl Fields Parks Dept Gopher State One Call 5120490 75.60$December Service Charges Water & Sewer Great Lakes Salt Company INV180386 15,794.93$ Salt for Snow & Ice Control Street Dept Great Lakes Salt Company INV180714 6,341.32$ Salt for Snow & Ice Control Street Dept Hach Company 14831752 215.48$ Water Testing Supplies Water Utility Hawkins Inc 7307134 50.00$Water Chemicals (Cylinder Charge)Water Utility Hawkins Inc 7309745 1,750.08$ Water Chemicals Water Utility Hawkins Inc 7313893 2,311.83$ Water Chemicals Water Utility Hisdahl Inc 18420 787.40$ HFD Hats & Embroidery Fire Dept Hollerbach, Riley CLAIM 200.00$ Denim Jean Reimbursement Parks Dept Hotsy Equipment of Minnesota 27763 1,374.65$ Bulk Soap & Parts for Washbay Public Works Hugo Equipment Company 224739 89.99$Helmet (Tree Trimming)Street Dept Hugo Equipment Company 224796 114.99$ Chainsaw Parts (Tree Trimming)Street Dept Hugo Feed Mill 188828 3.48$Painting Supplies - PPP Parks Dept Hugo Feed Mill 189317 3.25$Supplies - Lift Station No. 2 Sewer Utility Innovative Office Solutions LLC IN5020864 50.94$Adhesive Spray Administration Innovative Office Solutions LLC IN5025253 127.89$ File Folders Administration Johnson/Turner December 5,300.00$ Prosecution Fees (Flat Fee)General Legal Johnson/Turner December 323.95$ Disbursements (Prosecution Costs)General Legal Johnson/Turner December 4,690.00$ Civil Legal Fees - See Attached Breakdown General Legal Juba, Rachel CLAIM 94.83$Meeting Supplies Planning & Zoning Kath Fuel Oil Service Co.12320094 15,008.79$ December Unleaded Gas & Diesel Purchases Various Kath Fuel Oil Service Co.12320600 715.25$ Bulk Lubricants Public Works Kieffer, Rick CLAIM 62.99$Work Boot Reimbursement Parks Dept Knife Lake Concrete Inc 992502.2 8,191.20$ 2025 Misc Concrete Work Street Dept Knowlan's Super Markets Inc 5071 29.72$Holiday Party Supplies Unallocated League of Minnesota Cities 442504 125.00$ MCMA Workshop - Bryan Bear Administration Lindau, Michele CLAIM 149.90$ Canva Subscription (Jan - Dec)Administration Marco INV14732177 68.86$January Copier Maintenance Building Inspections Menards 71991 255.86$ Fire Department Supplies Fire Dept Menards 72022 39.98$Mailbox Repairs Street Dept Menards 72429 5.25$Parts - Unit #209-13 Sewer Utility Menards 72779 11.68$Tubing - Unit #208-97 Street Dept Menards 72779 10.78$Tubing - Unit #209-13 Sewer Dept Page 1 City of Hugo Claims February 2, 2026 G. 1 Vendor Invoice Amount Description Department Menards 72876 137.31$ Fire Department Supplies Fire Dept Metering & Technology Solutions INV9563 795.92$ Water Meter Water Utility Metro Cities 2419 6,704.00$ 2026 Membership Dues Administration Metro-INET 3172 176.87$ Laserfiche License (Oct-Dec) Administration Metro-INET 3172 977.43$ Laserfiche License (2026) Administration Metro-INET 3173 20.56$ Microsoft Office License (Dec) - Del Pino Fire Dept Metro-INET 3173 250.44$ Microsoft Office License (2026) - Del Pino Fire Dept Metro-INET 3174 8.76$ Adobe Pro License (Dec) Administration Metro-INET 3174 110.24$ Adobe Pro License (2026) Administration Metro-INET 3190 13,019.00$ January Computer Service Various Minnesota Cleaning Services Inc 0126HH02 788.67$ January Cleaning Services Gen Gov't Bldgs Minnesota Cleaning Services Inc 0126HH03 119.99$ January Cleaning Services - Hanifl Parks Dept Minnesota Cleaning Services Inc 0126HH04 780.00$ January Cleaning Services - PW Facility Public Works Minnesota Cleaning Services Inc 0126HH04 485.33$ January Cleaning Services Fire Dept Minnesota Cleaning Services Inc 0126HH04 260.00$ January Cleaning Services - Rice Lake Room Gen Gov't Bldgs Minnesota Rural Water Association Registration 350.00$ MRWA Conference Registration - Hollerbach Water & Sewer Minnesota Rural Water Association Registration 350.00$ MRWA Conference Registration - Kieffer Water & Sewer Minnesota Rural Water Association Registration 350.00$ MRWA Conference Registration - Maas Water & Sewer Minnesota Rural Water Association Registration 350.00$ MRWA Conference Registration - Nelson Water & Sewer Minnesota Rural Water Association Registration 350.00$ MRWA Conference Registration - Siebenaler Water & Sewer Minnesota Rural Water Association Registration 350.00$ MRWA Conference Registration - Smith Water & Sewer Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association 10693 235.00$ 2026 LDA Conference Registration - B. Bieniek Fire Dept MN Pollution Control Agency Exam Fee 55.00$ Wastewater Certification Exam Fee - Siebenaler Sewer Utility M-R Sign Co Inc 230290 617.75$ PW Shop Signage Public Works Nelson, Neal CLAIM 176.00$ Work Boot Reimbursement Street Dept North Central Bus & Equipment 560037 95.86$ Parts - Unit #108-15 Water & Sewer North Central Bus & Equipment 560038 95.86$ Parts - Unit #108-15 Water & Sewer Nuss Truck & Equipment PSO267182-1 1,618.30$ Parts - Unit #205-15 Street Dept Nuss Truck & Equipment PSO267182-2 21.14$ Parts - Unit #205-15 Street Dept Nuss Truck & Equipment PSO268368-1 58.65$ Parts - Unit #205-15 Street Dept O'Reilly Auto Parts 5914-370414 498.24$ Warning Light - Unit #125-26 Parks Dept O'Reilly Auto Parts 5914-370437 39.98$ Shop Supplies Public Works Oxygen Service Company 3637782 151.10$ Welding Supplies Public Works Palmquist, Jason CLAIM 105.56$ Leadership Seminar - Roseville Fire Dept Fire Dept Press Publications 848639 110.18$ Ordinance 2025-545 Ordinances/Proceedings Press Publications 848640 58.76$ Ordinance 2025-546 Ordinances/Proceedings Rusty Metal Welding & Fabrication Co. 1554 140.00$ Repairs - Unit #7103-08 Fire Dept Schwaab, Inc 4955780 43.95$ Notary Stamp - Debi Close Building Inspections Sensible Land Use Coalition 3777 58.00$ Meeting Registration - Juba Planning & Zoning Sensible Land Use Coalition 3777 58.00$ Meeting Registration - Denaway Parks Dept Sensible Land Use Coalition 3777 58.00$ Meeting Registration - Gort Planning & Zoning Stabner Electric LLC 5413 108.25$ Electrical Work - Air Compressor (FH) Fire Dept Station Automation Inc 9171 2,326.25$ PSTrax Modules Annual Software & Support Fire Dept Target Solutions Learning INV134180 3,284.04$ TSP Premier Training Software System Fire Dept Terry's Repair Co 8952 188.04$ Repairs - Unit #209-13 Sewer Utility Toshiba Financial Services 5037309747 148.74$ January Lease Payment Fire Dept Toshiba Financial Services 5037309747 25.60$ Overage Charges (Color) Fire Dept Toshiba Financial Services 5037309747 1.62$ Overage Charges (B & W) Fire Dept UniFirst Corporation 1410194928 107.97$ Restroom Supplies & Floor Mat Services (CH) Gen Gov't Bldgs UniFirst Corporation 1410194935 148.94$ Uniforms, Supplies & Floor Mat Services (PW) Public Works UniFirst Corporation 1410196918 147.10$ Uniforms, Supplies & Floor Mat Services (PW) Public Works UniFirst Corporation 1410198479 5.55$ Restroom Supplies & Floor Mat Services (CH) Gen Gov't Bldgs UniFirst Corporation 1410198494 151.50$ Uniforms, Supplies & Floor Mat Services (PW) Public Works US Bank Equipment Finance 572875763 569.02$ January Copier Service Payment Administration US Bank Equipment Finance 572875763 0.10$ Overage Charges (B&W) Administration US Bank Equipment Finance 572875763 88.26$ Overage Charges (Color) Administration Verizon Wireless 6131787565 23.48$ Cellular Phone Charges Public Works Verizon Wireless 6131787566 868.25$ Cellular Phone Charges Various Washington Conservation District 7289 875.00$ East Metro Watershed Membership Stormwater Fund Washington County 2025-1027 2,001.76$ 2026 Truth In Taxation Notice Miscellaneous Washington County 2026-5428-001 131.00$ Hazardous Waste Generator License Public Works Washington County Fire Chiefs Assoc 2026-005 50.00$ 2026 Membership Dues Fire Dept Wright, Gregory December 2,292.50$ December Cleaning Services (PPP) Parks Dept 126,189.83$ Total Claims for February 2, 2026 Page 2 From:Shayla Denaway To:Michele Lindau; Bryan Bear Subject:FW: Hugo Commissioner Position Date:Thursday, January 22, 2026 11:51:13 AM From: Neil Arcand Sent: Monday, January 12, 2026 8:58 AM To: Shayla Denaway <SDenaway@ci.hugo.mn.us> Subject: Hugo Commissioner Position Hi Shayla, I hope you had a nice Christmas and New Year. I’m writing because I have made the difficult decision to step away from my role as a Commissioner on the Parks Commission. When I joined as an EDA Commissioner 5 years ago I was in a very different point in life with a lot more free time for community activities. Kids activities continue to increase in frequency and intensity as my kids get older, and I help with coaching in several sports - which is quickly becoming a year round commitment 3-4+ nights a week. That coupled with some changes at work continue to eat up what little free time I have. After missing a number of meetings this year it became apparent that I no longer feel I can give the Parks Commission the time and attention it deserves, and I will unfortunately need to step away. This was not an easy decision, as I’ve truly valued the opportunity to serve the community and work alongside such a dedicated group of commissioners and staff. I’m grateful for the experience and would love for the chance to step back into a role down the road when time allows. Thank you for your understanding. Sincerely, Neil Arcand 2026 City Council Focus Goals •Promote conservation practices through education and incentives •Be a leader in regional activities related to water resource management •Continue enhancements to water re-use program •Strive to control our own destiny related to water supply •Address impacts of the White Bear Lake Court Order Conservation Efforts •Work toward development of the Egg Lake property on Hwy 61 •Continue working on programs to encourage new businesses and expansions •Strengthen partnerships with Washington County, HBA, and marketing entities •Seek infrastructure improvements to promote economic development •Participate in planning for Otter Lake Road and Elmcrest Ave corridor Economic Development •Complete 165th Street area study and determine public improvements •Complete ordinance amendments to zoning district regulations •Evaluate market conditions for reguiding of Commercial areas to Residential •Complete evaulation of shoreland regulations and adopt new standards •Resolve Met Council Systems Statement dispute and prepare for the 2050 Comprehensive Planning process Community Development •Reconstruct streets in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park area •Complete design of local bridges and make application for bridge bonding funds •Prepare paving plan for 165th Street •Coordinate with Lino Lakes for paving of Elmcrest Ave south of 170th Street Infrastructure •Replace the playground and make improvements to Frog Hollow Park •Plan for creation of Veteran's Memorial at Lion's Volunteer Park •Continue planning for completion of Hardwood Creek Trail •Develop ongoing recreation programming strategy Parks Projects •Evaulate equipment CIP to accommodate future Fire Department trucks •Determine the future of the Fire Marshal position •Conduct regular evaluations of emergency services •Continue Fire Department recruitment efforts •Evaluate staffing needs of the Washington County Sheriff's Department Public Safety •Complete evaluation of City facilities •Implement personnel and related HR policies •Evaluate staffing needs and organizational structure at City Hall •Initiate process to upgrade Finance and Building software •Begin process to review City's fiscal policies Administration 2026 Ongoing Priorities •Continue to provide training and education opportunities •Continue firefighter recruitment and retention •Continue internship program •Recruit qualified citizens for commissions •Provide adequate resources and technology •Monitor development activity and adjust staffing levels Maintain Quality Staff •Hold joint workshops with each Commission/Board •Continue training new Commissioners and Council Members •Continue to promote leadership within the Commissions/Boards Work Collaboratively with Commissioners •Develop long-term strategies for industrial development •Proceed with street reconstruction program •Share services with neighboring communities •Manage growth responsibly Build a Diverse and Stable Tax Base •Provide transparency by keeping up-to-date postings in newsletters, website, and cable bulletin board •Maintain relationships with HBA, Senior's Club, Lions Club, American Legion, Food Shelf, YRN, recreational and other civic organizations •Continue annual citywide bus tour •Expand social networking where possible •Continue open meetings with residents Continue Community Outreach Efforts •Keep apprised of legislative issues that impact budgeting •Remain involved in LMC and Metro Cities activities •Work with Greater MSP and other regional entities Maintain Legislative Relationships •Continue discussions with school districts, counties, watershed districts, neighboring municipalities and other local and state agencies on regional issues •Review police protection services annually Build and Maintain Regional Partnerships AGREEMENT 1. PARTIES This agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Hugo, Minnesota (“Municipality”) and Northeast Youth and Family Services (“NYFS”). 2. RECITALS a. NYFS is a non-profit social service agency whose mission is to meet the unmet developmental needs of at-risk youth and families within their community environment with emphasis on providing services through collaboration and coordination with existing community resources. These services are available to youth and families residing in the northern suburbs of Ramsey and Washington County, including, but not limited to, the municipalities which are signatory to agreements which are identical to this Agreement (“participating municipalities”) and students and families from Independent School Districts 621, 622, 623, 624, 282, and 832. b. Through this Agreement the Municipality intends to contract with NYFS to provide such services to its residents and to act as a sponsor of NYFS by providing financial support, a method to establish appropriate services to be provided and policy guidance for its activities. c. This Agreement shall be used as the formal agreement between NYFS and each of the participating municipalities. This Agreement is intended to continue the spirit of cooperation and collaboration in the provision of social services between the Municipality and NYFS. 3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS In consideration of the mutual understandings of this Agreement, the parties hereby agree as follows: a. Prior Agreements Cancelled. By execution of this Agreement any prior agreements and amendments thereto between the parties are hereby cancelled. b. Services Provided. NYFS shall provide the Municipality and its residents with youth and family programs set forth in the Addendum attached hereto. c. Principles of Service and Program Establishment and Operations. On a yearly basis and prior to submission of its annual budget, as provided for hereafter, NYFS shall: i. Report regarding proposed changes in services and programs to the Municipality; and ii. Establish a fair and open bidding/request for proposal (RFP) process to contract, manage or provide such services and programs, which are not directly provided by NYFS staff. d. Funding i. In addition to the participating municipalities’ share of the annual budget, funds for the operation of NYFS will be raised by NYFS endeavoring to secure user fees, grants and appropriations from private organizations, the State of Minnesota, Federal and County agencies, and other legal and appropriate sources. ii. The Municipality shall pay annually to NYFS the base amount listed in Exhibit A. This base amount will be adjusted annually for inflation/deflation based on the Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) and municipal population estimates based on MN State Demographic Center. Any adjustment in the payment beyond those indicated by reference to the CPI-U shall require approval of each of the participating municipalities. iii. Any new municipality joining into this agreement will pay a base amount annually to NYFS that is on par with the amount paid by current participating municipalities. iv. Amounts payable by the Municipality shall be paid to NYFS on or before January 30th of each year, or at a date mutually agreed upon by both parties, to cover the Municipality’s share for that year. e. Board Representation. The Municipality shall have the right to NYFS Board Representation of City Council, staff or community members (as designated by the Municipality and approved by NYFS Board) on the Board of Directors as either a Board Member or Board Advisor. f. Further Obligations of NYFS. In addition to the obligations set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, this Agreement is further contingent upon NYFS doing the follows: i. The Bylaws of NYFS shall be amended to add provisions requiring an open process for contracting services as provided for in paragraph C.2., above, and prohibiting NYFS from supporting or opposing individual candidates for election to public office in any of the participating municipalities; and adding the requirement that IRS 501.C3 status be maintained. ii. On or before June 30, of any year NYFS shall submit the proposed city budgeted amount for the subsequent year. iii. On or before December 31, of any year NYFS shall submit a written report to the Municipality including an Annual Report, the audited financial statement, and a program specific summary of services provided to the municipality; in addition, biannually NYFS shall submit a written report to the participating municipality. iv. Periodically advising the Municipality of services available through NYFS to the Municipality’s residents; v. Establishing a sliding scale for services available through NYFS to the Municipality’s residents and periodically advising the Municipality of such fees; vi. Providing other reasonable information requested by the Municipality; vii. Purchasing a policy of liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000.00, naming the Municipality as an additional insured and providing a copy of the insurance certificate evidencing such policy to the Municipality; viii. Upon Request NYFS will provide the Municipality with a copy of its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Amendments thereto, and the IRS tax exempt status letter; ix. NYFS shall defend and indemnify the Municipality from any and all claims or causes of actions brought against the Municipality of any matter arising out of this Agreement or the services provided pursuant to this Agreement; and, x. Without the written approval of the Municipality, NYFS will not enter into any agreement with any other municipality which differs from the terms and conditions of this Agreement. g. Term. The term of this agreement will be through December 31, 2026. Unless either party gives at least 6 months written notice of its intent to cancel this Agreement effective December 31 of the year in which the notice is made, NYFS will continue to provide services to the Municipality if a successor agreement has not been executed prior to the end of the term. h. (A) Distribution of Assets Upon Dissolution. If NYFS ceases to operate, the Board of Directors will do one of the following: i. Give the assets to one or more non-profit agencies providing similar social services in the northern suburbs of Ramsey County; or, ii. Form a new Foundation to fund appropriate social service programming in the northern suburbs of Ramsey County. The final Distribution of Assets Plan must be approved by the Ramsey County District Court. (B) Deviation from the Mission. If the City Council determines that NYFS has materially deviated from its mission (See II. Recitals, A.), the City Council may ask the NYFS Board of Directors to consider dissolving the agency and liquidating the assets. The Board will do one of the following: iii. Consider the request and by a majority vote deny it. iv. Consider the request and by a majority vote agree to modify the programs to be consistent with the mission. v. Consider the request and by a majority vote agree with the request and move to dissolve the agency and liquidate the assets. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on this date set forth below. MUNICIPALITY City of Hugo By: ______________________________ Elected Official Its: ______________________________ Clerk/Manager/Administrator Dated: ______________________________ NYFS Northeast Youth & Family Services By: _______________________________ Its: President/CEO By: _______________________________ Its: Chair of the Board of Directors Dated: _______________________________ Page 1 of 1 NORTHEAST YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES 3490 Lex ingt on Av enue N . Shorev iew , M N 55126 U S 651-486-3808 jennifer.proc k@ny fs .org ww w .ny f s .org INVOICE BILL TO City of Hugo INVOICE 2398 DATE 01/01/2026 TERMS Net 30 DUE DATE 01/31/2026 ACTIVITY QTY RATE AMOUNT Municipality Service Contract Mental Health Serv ic es Contract between City and NE Youth & Family Serv ic es 1 18,094.09 18,094.09 SUBTOTAL 18,094.09 TAX 0.00 TOTAL 18,094.09 BALANCE DUE $18,094.09 1 Special Event Permit - Memorandum To: City Administrator Bryan Bear From: City Clerk Michele Lindau Date: January 21, 2026, for City Council Meeting on February 2, 2026 Re: Special Event Permit for Snow Drag Races on Egg Lake on Saturday, February 28, 2026 1. BACKGROUND: The Hugo American Legion has submitted an application for a Special Event Permit to hold a one-day snowmobile racing event on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The American Legion is partnering with the Hugo Knight Riders Snowmobile Club and the Minnesota Snow Drag Tour, which has experience hosting similar events throughout Minnesota. This year, the Minnesota Snow Drag Tour has six events scheduled, including the Hugo American Legion Shootout. The event requires City Council approval of a Special Event Permit due to an estimated attendance of 750 people throughout the day on Saturday, the use of City-owned property along Egg Lake, the use of amplified sound, and the sale of alcohol. 2. DESCRIPTION OF EVENT: This will be the first annual Hugo American Legion 500-foot snow drag race, to be held on Egg Lake. There will be a beer garden, food trucks, and vendors. Following the race, an awards ceremony will be held at the Hugo American Legion.  Times – The event will run from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with races beginning at 9:00 a.m. Setup will begin on Friday that will include site preparation and tent installation.  Public Health Plans – The applicant will contract with Gene’s Disposal for refuse collection. Several trash bins will be available throughout the event area. The applicant will also contract for a minimum of three portable toilets to be on-site and available for use.  Emergency and Security Plans – The applicant will hire at least one Washington County Deputy to be on-site from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Hugo Fire Department will provide emergency services by having EMT personnel and first responders on-site. Several volunteers from the American Legion membership will be present to provide event security.  Admission Fees – The event will be free for spectators, with the exception of the pit area. Race entry fees will be collected through an online registration portal and will vary by class and race. Individuals entering the pit area will be required to purchase a 2 $20 wristband. Once an individual enters the beer garden, entry into the pit area will not be permitted.  Food and Alcohol – Food will be sold by licensed food vendors. Alcohol will be sold in the beer tent and served in cans or plastic cups. Identification will be checked, and wristbands will be used. Signs stating “No alcohol allowed beyond this point” will be posted near lake access points to deter attendees from bringing alcohol onto the lake or removing alcohol from the event area. The Hugo American Legion will apply for a temporary liquor license and provide insurance naming the City as an additional insured.  Traffic and Parking – Parking will take place on the lake in clearly marked areas and done in a way to avoid backups on Trunk Highway 61. A shuttle will be provided to transport attendees between the Hugo American Legion and Egg Lake. On-street parking will be available for trucks with trailers, and all winter parking regulations will be followed. In addition to parking at the Legion, permission has been granted by MGM and North County Auto to use their parking lots. The City will also allow parking on the west side of the Fire Department parking lot. There will be no charge for parking or shuttle service.  Request for City Services / Other Permits Necessary – Event organizers will provide tent specifications and heating source information to the City’s Building Official, who will determine whether any permits are required.  Music / Amplified Sound – A public address (PA) system will be used to announce races and results.  Signs – Event signage will be located on-site and at the Hugo American Legion. Off- site signage is prohibited under Hugo City Code.  Wetland Impacts and Site Restoration – The applicant will meet with City staff prior to the event to review potential wetland impacts. 3. REQUIREMENTS: The applicant has provided the City the completed permit. In accordance with this permit, the applicant shall conduct the event as described above in addition to the following: Prior to the Event 1. The applicant shall provide the City with a signed Hold Harmless Agreement. 2. The applicant shall provide the City with a copy of the approved Washington County Water Use Permit. 3. The applicant shall provide the City with a copy of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) noise and speed permit. 4. The applicant shall provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Hugo as an additional insured for the event. 5. The applicant shall apply for a temporary liquor license and provide proof of liquor liability insurance. 3 6. Ice thickness shall be measured and verified to ensure it meets safety requirements for vehicular traffic. 7. Event area will be enclosed with a snow fence. 8. The applicant shall hire a Washington County Deputy to be present from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the day of the event. 9. The applicant shall coordinate with the Fire Chief regarding EMT and first responder staffing. 10. The applicant shall provide event staff contact information to the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and the Hugo Fire Department. 11. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City’s Building Official related to tent installation and heating sources and shall obtain any required permits. 12. The applicant shall coordinate with the City’s Senior Engineering Technician to determine whether wetland impacts exist and shall obtain a wetland permit if required. 13. Event-related signage shall be posted at lake trail access points to notify snowmobilers of the event ahead. 14. Applicant will ensure all food vendors are properly licensed. During the Event 15. The applicant and all on-site vendors shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances related to the event. 16. Parking shall be managed to prevent vehicle backups or congestion on Highway 61. 17. The applicant shall comply with all safety and security recommendations issued by the Hugo Fire Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. 18. Weather conditions shall be continuously monitored during the event, and any delays or cancellations shall be determined in consultation with medical, security, and/or law enforcement personnel. 19. All public trails shall remain open, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. 20. Emergency vehicle access shall be maintained throughout the event to all areas of the event site. 21. Trash and recycling receptacles shall be regularly serviced, and the event site, adjacent streets, and parking areas shall be kept free of debris. 22. Wristbands shall used to identify individuals of legal drinking age and to control access to the pit area. After the Event 23. All garbage and debris shall be removed from the event area upon completion of the event. 24. Any wetlands affected by the event shall be restored to pre-event conditions, in accordance with applicable permits and regulations. 4 25. Hazardous snow berms shall be leveled, and the site shall be restored as closely as practicable to its pre-event condition. 26. All temporary structures placed on the event property shall be removed no later than March 2, 2026. 27. All event-related signage visible from snowmobile trails or public streets shall be removed immediately following the conclusion of the event. 28. Overnight parking on public streets is prohibited. 4. CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION: Staff has worked with the event organizers, who have agreed to the above requirements. Staff recommends Council approve the Special Event Permit for Snow Drag Races on Egg Lake subject to the conditions in this memorandum. Minor changes to this permit may be approved by City staff. Changes staff deems to be significant will require Council review and approval. This permit has been approved by the City Council on ____________________________ City Clerk Signature 5 1 “Frenchman Village” Sketch Plan CITY OF HUGO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Planning and Zoning Application Staff Report TO: Bryan Bear, City Administrator FROM: Rachel Juba, Community Development Director SUBJECT: “Frenchman Village” Sketch Plan - Maplewood Development Property located on the southwest corner of Highway 61 and CSAH 8/Frenchman Road. DATE: January 29, 2026, for the City Council Meeting of February 2, 2026 REVIEW DEADLINE: March 14, 2026 (60-days) 1. COMMISSION UPDATES: Staff presented the sketch plan to the EDA, Parks Commission, and Planning Commission. Below are the EDA and Planning Commission updates and the Parks Commission update is at the Parks and Trails section of this staff report. At both meetings the applicant stated this would be a master plan and developed in one phase. The combination of land uses is something they are comfortable with. They are showing commercial, but they stated we might be waiting a while for commercial development. At its January 20, 2026, meeting the EDA reviewed and commented on the sketch plan. The EDA generally liked the mix of uses and the layout, understanding there are still several details to work through. They liked that the developer is planning the entire property. Although the EDA would like to see additional commercial land use area, they were generally comfortable with the amount shown. They considered the amount of other land we have available for commercial and the state of the commercial (retail) environment. They generally agreed more density could be added to the downtown area and it is expected the downtown area provide a higher level of site design and architecture than other areas of the city. At its January 22, 2026, meeting the Planning Commission reviewed and commented on the sketch plan. The Planning Commission was generally comfortable with the land use changes proposed, however they wanted to ensure the residential has a larger buffer from CSAH8/Frenchman Road and the lift station and that the single family lots are large enough to accommodate the needs the property owners. Stormwater reuse was favorable and regional stormwater ponds, including opening the ditches. I.1 2 “Frenchman Village” Sketch Plan Overall the Planning Commission agreed that the combination of land uses and general layout is good, and they liked that the plan continues to have commercial. They understand that there are several more details in the sketch plan that still need to be worked through. They liked the road and trail connections in the sketch plan. 2. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: The properties are generally located in the area south of Frenchman Road/CSAH 8 and west of TH 61. The property owner, Marvin LaValle, has signed a contact with the applicant, Maplewood Development to develop the property. The applicant is requesting review and comments on a sketch plan for development of the properties with residential and commercial uses. These are informal nonbinding comments to the applicant on the plan. 3. CONCEPT PLAN: Current Zoning The property is zoned Central Business (C-1), General Business (C-2), and Single Family Detached Residential (R-3). See attached zoning map. The purpose of the Central Business zoning district (C-1) is to provide for the establishment of a downtown which is 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. This area is subject to the Downtown Plan and Design Guidelines. The purpose of the General Business (C-2) zoning district is to provide for the establishment of service and freestanding 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 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 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. 3 “Frenchman Village” Sketch Plan Current Land Use The property is guided Mixed-Use (MIX), Commercial (COM) and Low Density Residential (LD) the 2040 Land Use Plan. See attached 2040 Land Use Plan. Mixed-Use (MIX) The Mixed-Use designation provides opportunities for multiple compatible uses on a single site. These uses can include residential, commercial, office, retail, and public/quasi-public uses. The MIX land use designation allows residential development at a minimum density of 10 units per net acre and maximum density of 60 units per net acre. This area is subject to the Downtown Plan and Design Guidelines. Low Density Residential (LD) 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. 4 “Frenchman Village” Sketch Plan Commercial (COM) 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. These areas are served or are intended to be served by urban services including sewer and water. The commercial use 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. General Layout The applicant is showing development of parcels of land totaling approximately 97 acres into a development with residential and commercial uses. Based on the proposed uses and acreages provided the plan shows 65 buildable acres. The proposed uses are single family homes (140 units), townhomes (150 units) and various commercial businesses (95,000 square feet). The portion of the property at the southwest corner of Highway 61 and CSAH 8/Frenchman Road is 5 “Frenchman Village” Sketch Plan guided by the downtown plan and design guidelines. There are constraints to developing the property such as wetlands, floodplain, and high groundwater. The sketch plan is showing a 4 acre public park and off street trails, as well as a private club house and pool for the neighborhood. The sketch plan shows access into the site from Victor Path, Oneka Parkway, and Frenchman Road/CSAH 8. The applicant has stated they would be applying for a Planned Unit Development (PUD). PUDs offer flexibility to develop a site through the relaxation of most normal zoning district standards. The use of PUD zoning can allow for a greater variety of uses, internal transfers of density, construction phasing and a potential for lower development costs. In exchange for this flexibility, the City has the expectation that the development plan will result in a significantly higher quality and more sensitive proposal than would have been the case with the use of other, more standard zoning districts. PUD approval may be granted if the applicant can demonstrate compliance with the following criteria: 1. The establishment of PUD zoning districts in appropriate settings and situations, to create or maintain a development pattern that complies with the City's comprehensive plan. 2. The mixing of land uses within a development when such mixing of land uses could not otherwise be accomplished. 3. Variations to the strict application of the land use regulations in this chapter in order to improve site design and operation, while at the same time incorporating design elements (e.g., construction materials, landscaping, lighting, open space, etc.) that exceed the City's standards to offset the effect of any variations. 4. A more creative and efficient approach to land use within the city, while at the same time protecting and promoting the health, safety, comfort, aesthetics, economic viability, and general welfare of the City. 5. Preservation and enhancement of natural features and open spaces, including but not limited to the width expansion of greenway corridors, conservation of wooded areas, development of buffer areas, reduction of impervious surface, and utilization of joint facilities and utilities. 6. Maintenance or improvement for the efficiency of public streets and utilities. 7. Establishment of appropriate transitions between differing land uses. Compliance with City Code, Comprehensive Plan, and Downtown Design Guidelines The sketch plan would require land use and zoning amendments for the areas west of Fenway Boulevard to approximately Everton Avenue. The applicant is proposing to change the land use from Commercial (COM) and Low Density Residential (LD) to a mix of Commercial (COM), Low Density Residential (LD), and Medium Density Residential (MD). The areas that would be guided for Commercial (COM) are significantly reduced from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The applicant is not proposing to change the areas guided as Mixed-Use (MIX). The applicant has stated that the property has been marketed for several years with the current land use plan and a project has not been able to work with the amount of commercial guided in the 2040 Land Use Plan. They state that development of the property with more residential is more viable. They 6 “Frenchman Village” Sketch Plan have also stated the amount of commercial uses that they are showing is what the market can support. This proposed sketch plan significantly reduces the amount of commercial land use that would be developed along CSAH 8/Frenchman Road. However, it does show commercial uses at the intersection of Oneka Parkway and CSAH 8/Frenchman Road and at the corner of Highway 61 and CSAH 8/Frenchman Road. If there was a change in land use, these areas are where commercial development makes sense from a visibility and accessibility standpoint. The sketch plan shows an extension of the existing townhomes to the west and single family homes east of Oneka Parkway to the proposed Fenway Boulevard extension. Any residential development directly along CSAH 8/Frenchman Road should be heavily screened with a mix of ponding, berms, and landscaping. The applicant is proposing a club house and pool as a neighborhood amenity. The location is directly adjacent to the Met Council sanitary sewer lift station (east of Oneka Parkway) that is connected to the sanitary sewer interceptor that serves the City. The lift station gets regular maintenance by the Met Council. The lift station can have a bad smell coming from it from time to time. Staff recommends that the homes shown on the sketch plan be further pulled back and buffered from the lift station. Alternatively, a commercial use could be located there as a buffer from the lift station. The applicant is not proposing to change the areas guided as Mixed-Use (MIX). The areas that are guided mixed-use are within the boundaries of the downtown plan and are subject to the downtown design guidelines. The areas that are guided mixed-use are in highly visible areas of Medium Density Residential Commercial Low Density Residential Mixed- Use/Downtown Public Park Stormwater Ponds/ Floodplain 7 “Frenchman Village” Sketch Plan the City and, consequently, development in these areas will be expected to provide a higher level of site design and architectural design than other areas of the City. Typically, mixed-use development includes a combination of retail, office, cultural, or entertainment uses with the ability to integrate higher density residential uses as part of an overall master planned development. Downtown Design Guidelines are required to be met by the development. The intent of the guidelines is to provide a baseline for quality in order to revitalize and expand the downtown business district. The downtown plan shows a mixed-use development blending commercial/office and multi-family housing uses in a master plan development. Some of the guidelines for downtown Hugo include: • Blending of commercial and residential development as a master planned mixed-use development. • Creating a sense of arrival in downtown by placement of gateway elements. • Enhancement of the public realm to maintain a pedestrian-oriented downtown. • High quality architecture, with specific emphases on French architectural elements, traditional downtown design and/or relating to existing buildings in the downtown. The proposed sketch plan is trying to create a mixed-use development that blends the uses together. There is an effort to integrate the residential uses and commercial uses together with common spaces and amenities, such as walking loops, landscaping, and gathering areas. The main entrances and focal point at the southwest corner of Highway 61 and CSAH 8/Frenchman Road should be planned and designed with gateway elements with landscaping and building architectural features. The plan shows pedestrian oriented elements with access to public features, such as Hardwood Creek Regional Trail. The applicant has not provided details for the commercial building or for the mixed-use area. The plan should be cohesive from a site design and architecture standpoint. This would need to be demonstrated with a request for development approval. There are several details to work out with a formal development request, however what the applicant is showing is a good start, and staff will continue to ensure the area meets the downtown plan and design guidelines as a project moves forward. The mix of residential and commercial meet the intent of the Mixed-Use land use. One item to note, is that the area allows more density than what is shown in the sketch plan, such as an apartment. Architecture and Building Orientation The applicant has indicated that the design of the buildings in this area would be consistent with the Multi-Family and Downtown Design Guidelines. The applicant did not provide a narrative on how the buildings would meet the design guidelines or what materials would be used on the buildings. The project is proposed to be a master planned development. The buildings shall be designed to be cohesive, the developer shall provide a design palette, including elevations, colors, and materials for the buildings, to ensure they are compatible and meet the guidelines. 8 “Frenchman Village” Sketch Plan Commercial Buildings All commercial buildings are required to meet the Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines and if the downtown area, the Downtown Design Guidelines. The applicant has not shown a building rendering examples for the commercial uses. All of the buildings within the project shall have four-sided architecture, with equal treatment and visual qualities, and shall meet the requirements of the guidelines. The sketch plan places the commercial buildings in the downtown area oriented towards the streets, as encouraged in the design guidelines. The commercial areas have pedestrian gathering spaces with connections to Hardwood Creek Regional Trail. The site layout for the commercial building’s west of Oneka Parkway shall be revised. There is a convenience store shown on the plan with two other commercial buildings. If a convenience store is located in that area it should be oriented with the building at the corner and the canopy to the west. The access onto Oneka Parkway will not be allowed and should be removed from the plans. The orientation on the two commercial buildings should be further evaluated to ensure efficient circulation. The parking spaces were not evaluated for compliance with City Code, but the plan will need to meet the parking requirements. Townhomes The applicant provided example building renderings for the townhome buildings. All of the buildings within the project shall have four sided architecture, with equal treatment and visual qualities, and shall meet the requirements of the Multifamily Design Guidelines. The guidelines encourage using a mix of materials and the ordinance states that the exterior of the structures shall have a high percent of brick, stone, or comparable material. There will need to be modifications to the elevations to ensure a mix of vertical and horizontal projections and four- sided design, using quality materials, to meet the intent of the design guidelines. Parks/Trails Because of the residential density proposed and proximity to future businesses special attention should be paid to the trails and sidewalks for both recreation and transportation purposes. Additionally, the development is adjacent to the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail, which connects many of Hugo’s trails and parks. According to the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan trails and sidewalks are to be built with new developments that connect the community and ensure safe access to parks, downtown, and other important areas in the City. The developer is proposing meandering trails connecting to the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail along the ditch. This would provide a scenic and desirable recreational amenity. There are other connections to the trail proposed in the development. There is a trail on the west side of Fenway Avenue North in the Oneka Estates neighborhood to the south. According to the Existing and Proposed Trails Map, this trail is planned to be extended to Frenchman Avenue with the extension of the roadway and is included in the sketch plans. Additionally, the planned trail on the south side of Frenchman Avenue is included in the 9 “Frenchman Village” Sketch Plan sketch plans. Sidewalks have been constructed along both sides of Victor Path, which should continue as it goes west of the roundabout. Park dedication is required for all residential development. The land dedication requirement percentage goes up as the residential density goes up. In lieu of land dedication, the Parks Commission could recommend the fee of $3,400 be paid per unit. The developer has a proposed park shown on the plan. Generally, the park is in a good location. The park does not show any amenities such as playground equipment. The area where the park is located is unclear how much usable space is provided. The land dedication shall be usable land for the Parks Commission to give credit for park dedication. The park improvements and dedication proposal should be further evaluated by staff and the Parks Commission for the needs in the area. The Parks Commission staff report is attached. Parks Commission Update At its meeting on January 21, 2026, the Parks Commission reviewed and commented on the sketch plan. They support downtown plan’s emphasis on pedestrian orientated public spaces and would like to see that implemented as the design progresses. They were very pleased with the mix of on- and off-road trails proposed. Important connections are being made to the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail, existing trails, future park, and throughout the residential areas. The required sidewalks will further enhance the pedestrian connectivity. The trail on the south side of Frenchman Road will improve pedestrian safety along this major roadway. They would like the developer to look into a direct trail route between the proposed park and the Clearwater Cove neighborhood. The proposed dedication of land was discussed very positively. There is a strong need for park land in this service area to provide for the new residences proposed and existing neighborhoods. There is a need for athletic fields, courts, a large playground, picnic and natural recreation areas. Off-street parking, and buffering of the roadway are anticipated with future park construction in this location. Neighborhood Parks are planned to be 5-12 acres, so they looking for closer to 5 acres of park land to accommodate the recreation amenities needed in the area. They would also like the developer to consider the City’s ability to construct park improvements when relocating the ditch and sewer interceptor line. Non-buildable land is not accepted for park dedication credit. Generally, they were supportive of the location of the future park-central, adjacent to the stormwater pods/natural view sheds, and well connected by trails. Overall, the Parks Commission spoke positively about what is proposed in terms of parks and trails and look forward to seeing the development evolve. Landscaping and Screening The plan shows placement of some existing trees, particularly along the ditch to the south, and some new landscaping within the gathering spaces and along the streets. Staff recommends landscaping within the roundabout and around the monument sign at the main entrance creating a feel that you’re entering the development. 10 “Frenchman Village” Sketch Plan The ditch to the south has several mature trees along the edges. Ditches get maintained periodically which includes removal trees. The applicant should install additional landscaping along the south side of the property to provide screening/buffers, in case the trees are removed with ditch maintenance. As the project moves forward a full landscape plan meeting the ordinance regulations will be required. The sketch plan is proposing to have residential development along CSAH8/Frenchman Road. The applicant is proposing to have a 5 foot tall berm and landscaping for a buffer from the street to the residential development. They are also showing a decorative fence on the berm. It’s in staff’s opinion that a berm and significant landscaping can be a good buffer by pulling the proposed lots away from the street. The lots are located approximately 50 feet from the street. Streets and Access Generally, the proposed access locations and street locations meet the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Washington County plans show future traffic signals at the prosed access points along CSAH 8/Frenchman Road at Fenway Boulevard and Oneka Parkway. Developer contributions to the cost of the traffic signals will be considered with the development of the property. There is a roundabout shown on the plans for access to the property. Generally, staff is comfortable with the roundabout, however the location may need to be moved further to the south to provide proper separation from the full access on CSAH 8/Frenchman Road. Additionally, the plans show a proposed gas station entrance onto Oneka Parkway. The access location could cause impacts to the future signal location and is too close to the intersection at CSAH 8 and Oneka Parkway. The only access to the commercial area west of Oneka Parkway shall be from Victor Path. The development of this property results in in the construction of a portion of Victor Path (frontage road) and Fenway Boulevard. This would require connecting Fenway Boulevard to the south to the Bald Eagle Industrial Park and easements acquisitions will be required. A phasing plan has not been provided. It’s unclear in the sketch plan how and when the other streets would be constructed. A traffic study will be required for the development to determine the road phasing and required traffic improvements. When a phasing plan and traffic study is provided, staff will make a recommendation on when the public improvements will be required. Utilities Sewer and water is available to the site in several locations. The applicant should work with the City Engineer on the connection locations and watermain loops. The applicant is working with Met Council on the relocation of the Met Council sanitary sewer interceptor. Staff is comfortable with relocating the interceptor if the Met Council approves. We will need to work with the applicant on the exact location, specifically as it bisects the proposed public park. 11 “Frenchman Village” Sketch Plan Floodplain/Wetlands There are significant portions of the property located in the FEMA floodplain and floodway along the ditch and the south side of the property. Along with other items, this is a constraint of the property that limits developable areas. The applicant has studied the area and is working with FEMA to reduce the amount of areas in the floodplain and floodway. Development of the property will require a Letter of Map Revision, or other approved revisions by FEMA. This is feasible from an engineering perspective. There are ditches that cross the property in various locations. These are the general area of wetlands and will require approval from the Rice Creek Watershed District and the City of Hugo for the crossing of the ditches for the development and the streets. There may be some wetland impacts with the proposed development. Staff recommends the applicant meet with the Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) to discuss the impacts and mitigation measures. Stormwater Management/Water Reuse The applicant has indicated that regional stormwater management for the site, instead of individual stormwater management for each site as it develops. This will allow for efficient use of property and is encouraged for the properties. The stormwater management is shown at the south side of the properties as the properties slope down to the south. Staff has not evaluated the stormwater management, but supportive of regional stormwater management. Conditions for stormwater reuse for the site is ideal and should be incorporated into the development. The applicant has stated stormwater reuse would be incorporated into the development. Stormwater reuse can aid in meeting the stormwater management requirements for the development. Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) The proposed sketch plan triggers a mandatory EAW as required by Minnesota State Statute. An EAW is a review of the proposed project and the potential impacts to natural resources, transportation, and wildlife. It also outlines mitigation measures for any potential impact. This process usually takes between 6 and 9 months to compete and includes public engagement. The applicant will need to complete this process as they plan the site. No formal approvals from the City can happen until the EAW is completed. 4. CONCLUSION/ RECOMMENDATIONS: The sketch plan proposes a development that requires amendments to the 2040 Land Use Plan and Zoning Map. The changes are significant and there are several details and expectations to work out with the applicant as the project moves forward. These are outlined in the staff reports. The development phasing will be very important with the project, especially for timing of infrastructure improvements. 12 “Frenchman Village” Sketch Plan The applicant has made an effort to comply with the downtown design guidelines. However, further details on the site layout, how the buildings relate to each other, and architecture will need to be evaluated to ensure the project meets the intent the guidelines. Staff recommends the Commission provide unbinding informal comments to the applicant on the proposed sketch plan, including the following: 1. Land use/zoning revisions 2. General layout 3. Downtown Area 4. Building architecture and orientation 5. Streets and access 6. Phasing of development ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Existing 2040 Land Use Map 3. Existing Zoning Map 4. Applicants Narrative 5. Applicants Sketch Plan 6. Multi-Family Design Guidelines 7. Downtown Plan and Design Guidelines 8. Staff report to Parks Commission for January 21, 2026 Washington County, MN, Esri Canada, Esri, HERE, Garmin, INCREMENT P, USGS, EPA, USDA LaValle Property Parcel Boundary Roads 0 1,000500 Feet¯1 in = 600 feet LaValle Property Location Map Hugo, Minnesota Washington County, MN, Esri Canada, Esri, HERE, Garmin, INCREMENT P, USGS, EPA, USDA LaValle Property Parcel Boundary Roads 2040 Land Use COM HD LD MD MIX Public/Quasi-Public 0 1,000500 Feet¯1 in = 600 feet LaValle Property Existing 2040 Land Use Location Map Hugo, Minnesota Washington County, MN, Esri Canada, Esri, HERE, Garmin, INCREMENT P, USGS, EPA, USDA LaValle Property Parcel Boundary Roads ZONING C-1 C-2 CR-3 FCBD PUD R-3 R-5 ROW 0 1,000500 Feet¯1 in = 600 feet LaValle Property Existing Zoning Location Map Hugo, Minnesota Sketch Plan Submittal January 12, 2026 Frenchman Village Page 1 of 6 FRENCHMAN VILLAGE SKETCH PLAN NARRATIVE Hugo, Minnesota January 12, 2026 DEVELOPMENT TEAM Developer: Maplewood Development, Inc., Mario J. Cocchiarella Civil Engineer: Alliant Engineering, Inc., Clark Wicklund Surveyor: Alliant Engineering, Inc., Dan Ekrem Landscape Architect: Alliant Engineering, Inc., Mark Kronbeck LEGAL DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT EXISTING CONDITIONS The subject property is approximately 97 acres and comprised of 9 separate parcels. The property is bound by State Highway 61 to the east, CSAH 8 (Frenchman Road) to the north and Residential development to the south and west. The property is currently used for agriculture but for a few acres of unused farm buildings. Site access will come from Oneka Parkway, the proposed Fenway Avenue Extension to Frenchman Road and a connection to Victor Path at the west side of the project. Site topography varies gradually from an elevation of 930 at the northeast portion of the site to an elevation of 910 in the southwest. Three Washington County Judicial Ditches flow through the site with ditch bottom elevations of approximately 904. Surface runoff generally migrates from north to south and ultimately arrives at the previously mentioned Judicial Ditches. Site soils are generally a mix of Sandy Lean Clay, Trace Gravel and Glacial Till with lower areas of the site being saturated Clay/Peat material. DEVELOPMENT PLAN The current sketch plan proposes a mixed-use development consisting of single-family homes, town homes, and commercial/medical/retail development. Smaller lot single family homes are proposed to be located near the middle of the site. This product will be built on 55’ wide lots and provide a nice alternative to higher density townhomes and an appropriate transition to the existing Residential developments adjacent to the development site. In addition, smaller lots are needed to meet the MDR requirements provided for in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Front-loaded town homes are to be located at the west end of the site. This townhome area will provide a transition from the proposed commercial node along Oneka Parkway and existing residential that lies west of the site. Sketch Plan Submittal January 12, 2026 Frenchman Village Page 2 of 6 (Downtown Plan) The east end of the development will be a combination of commercial/office buildings and rear-loaded townhomes. This development area has been configured to meet the intent of the Hugo Downtown Plan within the physical constraints of the site. As discussed in the Downtown Plan, this area will focus on a “sense of arrival” Downtown. The plan will include gateway elements/signage and landscaping to convey the sense of Character that the Hugo Downtown Plan envisions. (Downtown Plan Transportation and Pedestrian Access) The Hugo Downtown plan recommends improvements to street access and connectivity as well as enhancements to pedestrian access and walkability. The Frenchman Village development will address transportation recommendations with the connection of Fenway Avenue from its present terminus north to Frenchman Road and the extension of Victor Path across the entire site to its current terminus at the west end of the site. A Pedestrian pathway will be constructed on the south side of Frenchman Road along the length of the site. A path will also be constructed on the west side of the Fenway Avenue extension. A third pathway will be constructed along the south side of the Downtown area. This path will connect the HWY 61 trail corridor west to the proposed City Park, thence west through the open space area lying south of the single-family homes before connecting to the Oneka Parkway trail system. Concrete sidewalks will be extended throughout the single-family neighborhood and as necessary to connect the townhome/commercial areas to adjacent trails. The schedule of land use/product types, quantities, areas and densities is as follows: 55’ single family homes 140 34.69 Acres (35.7%) 4.0 U/A Front loaded town homes 88 9.78 Acres (10.0%) 15.9U/A Rear loaded town homes 62 5.54 Acres (5.7%) 11.2 U/A East Commercial Retail 59,650 SF 6.96 Acres (7.2%) West Commercial Retail 35,420 SF 4.36 Acres (4.5%) Ponding/Flood Storage 21.5 Acres (22.2%) Public Park 4.0 Acres (4.1%) Right-of-Way/Landscaping 10.17 Acres (10.5%) PARKS A City Park is proposed south of the Single-Family area and west of the Fenway Avenue Extension. The park is approximately 4 acres and provides excellent walkability to the single family and downtown area. Limited on-street parking bump outs will be provided along Victor Pathway and Fenway Avenue. The park will be at the hub of trail and sidewalk connections proposed as part of the development. A private Clubhouse/Pool for the development is also proposed at the northwest corner of the single- family area, adjacent to the existing MCES lift station. This facility will provide an enclosed gathering place for development residents with opportunities for outdoor gathering and play to be determined. Sketch Plan Submittal January 12, 2026 Frenchman Village Page 3 of 6 LANDSCAPING/BUFFERS Trees will be planted per Hugo development requirements along with landscape nodes within the project. To provide a buffer/screen from Frenchman Road a combination of berming, architectural fence and landscaping will be provided along the single-family area and western multifamily area. This feature will parallel the south R/W line of Frenchman Road. The applicant also envisions significant opportunities for landscaping/natural features within the ponding and flood mitigation areas of the project. The Downtown area is not proposed to have significant screening from Frenchman Road or Highway 61. Commercial/Retail visibility is key for the viability of future businesses and the townhome product in the Downtown area will have front door access to the proposed Frenchman Road trail. UTILITIES The development area is served by trunk sewer and water mains along the south side of Frenchman Road. Additionally, lateral water main connections will be made at Oneka Parkway, Fenway Avenue and Victor Path to complete water main looping in the area. It is the applicants’ understanding that each utility has the capacity to serve development as proposed. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Stormwater from the site will generally flow southwest across the site and be directed to stormwater ponds south of the single-family site and western townhome site. Required stormwater ponds and flood mitigation areas will be configured to provide as much amenity as possible for proposed building sites, pathways, open space and park areas. Stormwater volume reduction - As part of the Preliminary Plat design stormwater infiltration/filtration will be considered as well as stormwater reuse. Stormwater reuse though irrigation can assist in the overall stormwater treatment for the site. Lastly the applicant may request to purchase stormwater infiltration credits from the City of Hugo infiltration credit bank for a portion of required stormwater volume reduction. Sketch Plan Submittal January 12, 2026 Frenchman Village Page 4 of 6 ARCHITECTURE Included in the sketch plan submittal package are building elevations for the single-family homes proposed in the central portion of the site. These new homes will have a wide variety of elevations, mix of colors, and product types, to enhance the value of the site and set the theme for this new neighborhood. The far western end of the site will feature back-to-back townhomes west of the Oneka Parkway Commercial Node that will soften the transition to the existing residential development to the west and invite walkability to the new Commercial areas. The eastern village site will combine a brownstone variety townhome opposite the main Commercial Center, abutting and visible from Highway 61, at the SE corner of Frenchman Road. A fully integrated Trail System will permeate the site and provide walkable access to all of the commercial buildings and a new 4-acre Park area near the southeastern portion of Frenchman Village. We are very excited to offer the variety of homes, amenities, and commercial conveniences as part of a new Downtown Hugo neighborhood at Frenchman Village. SITE ANOMOLIES 24” SEWER FORCE MAIN A Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) force main extends across the single-family area from an existing sanitary sewer lift station at the SE corner of Frenchman Road and Oneka Parkway. The force main extends south along Oneka Parkway, thence southeast through the center of the single-family area to a discharge point at the north terminus of Fenway Avenue. The current alignment of this force main makes it impossible to attain density requirements in the single-family area and overall development site. The applicant is proposing to relocate the force main around the west and south side of the single-family area. The proposed relocation will be made at extreme expense, but it is necessary to make the development viable. The applicant has met with MCES staff and has been given a green light for the proposed forcemain relocation pending review, permitting and contractual obligations. FEMA FLOOD ZONE Significant portions of the development currently lie within a 100-year FEMA floodplain. The applicant is presently working with FEMA to refine the existing 100-year floodplain elevation and subsequent floodway/ floodplain locations. As part of the proposed PUD application the applicant will propose a site grading plan that will cut and fill as necessary to raise the building sites out of the flood plain while providing compensatory flood storage for lost flood plain. This will require a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) to be approved by FEMA as the project proceeds. Sketch Plan Submittal January 12, 2026 Frenchman Village Page 5 of 6 JUDICIAL DITCHES 3 Rice Creek Watershed District Judicial Ditches cross the site. Judicial Ditch #3 Main Trunk, Judicial Ditch #3 Branch 2 and Judicial Ditch #3 Branch 3. Required roadway extensions by the City necessitate ditch crossings for both Fenway Avenue and Victor Path. At a minimum, large box culverts will be required for each of these crossings, with the potential for a bridge structure being needed for the Victor Path crossing. Judicial Ditch #3 Branch 2 will also need to be realigned in the area of the City Park. The applicant has met with Rice Creek Watershed district representatives to discuss this realignment. Watershed staff indicated acceptance of the proposed realignment but noted a permit process that could extend from 4 to 6 months. PARCEL CONSOLIDATION/EXISTING EASEMENTS The development currently consists of 9 separate parcels of land. Each of these parcels has existing easement encumbrances varying from one easement to several. The process to release each parcel from these easements will be daunting and must be completed prior to consolidation of the parcels via the platting process. SITE DIMENSIONAL AND ACCESS CONSTRAINTS The site is constrained by Frenchman Road to the North, and existing floodplain/Judicial Ditches to the south creating a long and narrow development corridor. This is especially true for the Downtown Development area, which can be as narrow as 300’ north to south. This creates a significant challenge for the design and function of the Downtown area, in particular vehicular access to the commercial/office/retail component. Site access from Highway 61 to the Downton Area could change this dynamic but it is the applicants’ understanding that a Highway 61 access point will not be allowed. Even with the site constraints noted above, the applicant believes they have met the intent of the City’s downtown plan utilizing an innovative site design with the Hugo Downtown Plan in mind. SOIL CORRECTIONS As previously mentioned, major site grading will be required to remove portions of the development site from the FEMA 100-year floodplain and create compensatory floodplain storage. In addition, because of overall poor soils on the site, significant soil corrections will be needed to create stable building pads and roadway sections. The full extent of required soil corrections will not be known until actual site grading is taking place. Sketch Plan Submittal January 12, 2026 Frenchman Village Page 6 of 6 CONCLUSION Frenchman Village, without question, will be a very challenging site to develop and bring to fruition. There are many obstacles, both practical engineering issues and market driven constraints that will be difficult to overcome. The former problem was always present. The latter is the result of ongoing changes in the Commercial Retail market that must be approached carefully and remedied with good planning. The plan before us will work. It includes certain modifications to the original vision of the Downtown plan. But the end result will, in fact, be a walkable, viable, and aesthetically pleasing mix of uses that will ensure the long term success of the project; especially the commercial components of the development presented in the plan. The vision of a Downtown Hugo can become reality with this plan and we respectfully ask for your consideration and approval. COMMERCI A L 9,100 SF COMMERCI A L 20,400 CO M M E R C I A L 9,1 0 0 S F CO M M E R C I A L 21 , 1 0 0 S F 6.96 AC 2. REAR LOADED TOWN HOMES 62 UNITS 5.54 AC PARK 4.0 AC 13.02 AC 8.49 AC 3. 55’ S I N G L E F A M I L Y H O M E S 140 U N I T S 9.78 AC COM M E R C I A L 15,6 0 0 S F CO M M E R C I A L 11,4 0 0 S F C- S T O R E 8, 5 0 0 S F 4.36 AC 34.69 A C FRENCHMA N R D ON E K A P K W Y N FRENCHMA N R D BL U E S H I G H W A Y 6 1 1. FRONT L O A D E D T O W N H O M E S 88 UNITS FRENCHMAN VILLAGE FRENCHMAN RD & ONEKA PKWY N - HUGO, MN 01-12-26 FRENCHMAN VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD SCREENING 01-12-26 FRENCHMAN RD & ONEKA PKWY N - HUGO, MN ONE K A PKW Y N FRENCHM A N R D FRENCHM A N R D ON E K A P K W Y N BL U E S H W Y / H W Y 6 1 4.36 AC 15,0 0 0 S F 14, 0 0 0 S F PARKING STALLS (297) CLUBHO U S E 9.78 AC 34.69 A C 13.02 AC 8.49 AC 5.5 4 A C POND/FLOOD STORAGE FRONT L O A D E D TOWN H O M E S ( 8 8 ) POND / F L O O D S T O R A G E PON D / F L O O D S T O R A G E POND/FLOOD STORAGE POND 55' SI N G L E F A M I L Y HOME S ( 1 4 0 ) C ST O R E 6.96 AC COMMERC I A L 9,100 SF COMMERC I A L 20,400 SF CO M M E R C I A L 9,1 0 0 S F CO M M E R C I A L 21 , 1 0 0 S F PUBLIC PARK 4.0 AC RE A R L O A D E D TO W N H O M E S ( 6 2 ) FRENCHMAN VILLAGE HUGO, MINNESOTA 01-13-2026 N 0 SCALE IN FEET Concept Summary East + West Commercial (95,070 SF) 100 Year Floodplain Public Park (4.0 AC) Existing Trail/Sidewalk Proposed Trail/Sidewalk Existing/Removed 24" Sanitary 30015075 22x34 Proposed/Relocated 24" Sanitary 6' Stone Screening Wall Rear Loaded Town Homes (62 units) Front Loaded Town Homes (88 units) Single Family Homes (140 units) Features, amenities, floor plans, elevations, and designs vary and are subject to changes or substitution without notice. Items shown are artist’s renderings and may contain options that are not standard on all models or not included in the purchase price. Availability may vary. Garage/bay sizes may vary from home to home and may not accommodate all vehicles. Sq. ft. is estimated; actual sq. ft. will differ. †2022 Twin Cities #1 Homebuilder awarded by The Builder’s Association of the Twin Cities. This is not an offer in states where prior registration is required. Void where prohibited by law. Copyright © 2022 Lennar Corporation. All rights reserved. Lennar and the Lennar logo are U.S. registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Seller’s Broker: Lennar Sales Corp. Construction License(s): CalAtlantic Group, Inc., BC736565; U.S. Home Corporation, BC001413. 03/22 952-373-0485 | Lennar.com Franklin 1,800 sq ft 2-story 3 beds • 2.5 baths 2-car garage Exterior A Exterior B 1. Front Loaded Townhome Features, amenities, floor plans, elevations, and designs vary and are subject to changes or substitution without notice. Items shown are artist’s renderings and may contain options that are not standard on all models or not included in the purchase price. Availability may vary. Garage/bay sizes may vary from home to home and may not accommodate all vehicles. Sq. ft. is estimated; actual sq. ft. will differ. †2022 Twin Cities #1 Homebuilder awarded by The Builder’s Association of the Twin Cities. This is not an offer in states where prior registration is required. Void where prohibited by law. Copyright © 2022 Lennar Corporation. All rights reserved. Lennar and the Lennar logo are U.S. registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Seller’s Broker: Lennar Sales Corp. Construction License(s): CalAtlantic Group, Inc., BC736565; U.S. Home Corporation, BC001413. 03/22 952-373-0485 | Lennar.com Franklin 1,800 sq ft 2-story 3 beds • 2.5 baths 2-car garage Featurs , mnri floplivdlilgr yesesgvb j dirlavb j chni j w .ri ,lae I’Ap Featurs GG/vGz//vfvS/vG// GS/vq//vfvflG/v;// yesesgvb j ,lae Gfl/vfl//vfvGz/ Gfl/vfl//vfvG;/vff// w .ri chni j , mnri floplivdlilgr dirlavb j I’Ap Owner’s Suite Bath Bath 2 Loft Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Retreat Walk-In Closet Laundry 12' 2'' x 7' 4'' Owner’s Suite Bath Bath 2 Loft 13' x 13' 10'' 10' 6'' x 12' 9'' Bedroom 2 10' 6'' x 12' 9'' Bedroom 3 Retreat 13' 2'' x 10' 11'' Walk-In Closet Laundry 1st floor 2nd floor 1. Front Loaded Townhome 2. Rear Loaded Townhome Features, amenities, floor plans, elevations, and designs vary and are subject to changes or substitution without notice. Items shown are artist’s renderings and may contain options that are not standard on all models or not included in the purchase price. Availability may vary. Garage/bay sizes may vary from home to home and may not accommodate all vehicles. Sq. ft. is estimated; actual sq. ft. will differ. †2022 Twin Cities #1 Homebuilder awarded by The Builder’s Association of the Twin Cities. This is not an offer in states where prior registration is required. Void where prohibited by law. Copyright © 2022 Lennar Corporation. All rights reserved. Lennar and the Lennar logo are U.S. registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Seller’s Broker: Lennar Sales Corp. Construction License(s): CalAtlantic Group, Inc., BC736565; U.S. Home Corporation, BC001413. 04/22 952-373-0485 | Lennar.com Sequoia 2,505 sq ft 2-story 4 beds • 3 baths 3-car garage Exterior E Exterior DExterior C Exterior BExterior A 3. Single Family Home Features, amenities, floor plans, elevations, and designs vary and are subject to changes or substitution without notice. Items shown are artist’s renderings and may contain options that are not standard on all models or not included in the purchase price. Availability may vary. Garage/bay sizes may vary from home to home and may not accommodate all vehicles. Sq. ft. is estimated; actual sq. ft. will differ. †2022 Twin Cities #1 Homebuilder awarded by The Builder’s Association of the Twin Cities. This is not an offer in states where prior registration is required. Void where prohibited by law. Copyright © 2022 Lennar Corporation. All rights reserved. Lennar and the Lennar logo are U.S. registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Seller’s Broker: Lennar Sales Corp. Construction License(s): CalAtlantic Group, Inc., BC736565; U.S. Home Corporation, BC001413. 04/22 952-373-0485 | Lennar.com Sequoia 2,505 sq ft 2-story 4 beds • 3 baths 3-car garage Porch Foyer MudroomMudroom Great Room Kitchen Dining Room Oce Bath 3 Mudroom Kitchen Bath 3 9' 11" x 18' 3" 14' 3" x 15' 2"Dining Room 16' x 10' 9"Great Room 10' 9" x 10' 11"Oce 29' 7" x 21' 11" Foyer Porch 3-Car Garage Owner’s Suite HVAC Bedroom 2 Laundry Bath 2 Bedroom 4 Walk-In Closet Bath Bedroom 3 Loft HVAC Laundry Bath Walk-In Closet Bath 2 Owner’s Suite14' 2" x 16' 2" 10' 8" x 11' 2"Bedroom 2 14' 2" x 11' 2"Bedroom 4 11' 1" x 13' 2"Bedroom 3 15' x 15'Loft 1st floor 2nd floor 3. Single Family Home City of Hugo Downtown Plan & Design Guidelines April 10, 2007 Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 1 of 23 Credits & Acknowledgements: We would like to thank the City of Hugo’s citizens – the residents and business owners – who attended the workshops and meetings, sent in their comments and gave their time to participate in the planning process. Their input has been invaluable in developing a master plan and design guidelines for the downtown area. We would like to thank the City of Hugo’s City Council, Planning Commission, City staff and consultants for leading this planning process. Funding for development of the downtown design guidelines and the preparation of this document was provided by a Livable Communities Opportunity Grant from the Metropolitan Council in 2004. City Council Fran Miron, Mayor Becky Petryk, Council Member Ward 1 Frank Puleo, Council Member Ward 2 Chuck Haas, Council Member Ward 3 Mike Granger, Council Member At Large Planning Commission Dave Schumann, Chairperson Bronwen Kleissler Tom Weidt Ron McRoberts Victoria Hoffbeck Bob Rosenquist Kelly Bailly City of Hugo Mike Ericson, City Administrator Bryan Bear, Community Development Director Michele Lindau, Community Development Assistant Mary Ann Creager, City Clerk Jay Kennedy, City Engineer (WSB) Kendra Lindahl, City Planner (Landform) Planning & Urban Design Consultant Carolyn Krall, AIA Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 2 of 23 Hugo Downtown Planning Framework Incorporated in 1906, Hugo is a rural small town with a family-oriented feel. As Hugo grew, the intersection of Forest Boulevard (now Highway 61) and Frenchman Road (now 145th Street) became the center of town. With a train depot and an active feed mill, this was the ideal location for local, small businesses. A downtown neighborhood began to grow into a comfortable, rural village. It is this small village familiarity that the residents of Hugo wish to preserve. Aerial Photograph of Hugo in 1974 Minnesota Historical Society The Hugo Downtown Framework Plan and Design Guidelines are intended to provide direction to new development in downtown Hugo and, where needed, to shape plans for redevelopment. The Plan illustrates the type of commercial and residential development, civic and community facilities, and amenities envisioned by the citizens of Hugo. The Plan extends beyond the central commercial business district (CBD) to illustrate the entire downtown commercial area of Hugo, both existing and envisioned in the future. This vision of future development in Hugo encourages commercial growth, while seeking to concentrate that growth, around the downtown area. The Planning Process The Hugo downtown plan and preliminary design guidelines were originally developed in 1998 to address redevelopment of the downtown commercial “Main Street” on Forest Boulevard (Highway 61). But the County Road 8 improvements and rerouting required that the original plan be revisited. The new plan was needed to address the developable area along County Road 8 and to consider the impact of the new County Road 8 and Highway 61 intersection. This planning process began in the fall of 2003 and included workshops with the City Council and downtown business and property owners. A community-wide open house was held in May 2004 to encourage public input on the final plan. In August 2004, the City was awarded an Opportunity Grant from the Livable Communities Demonstration Account to develop design guidelines for the downtown area to assist in implementation of the downtown plan. The process for developing these guidelines has continued through 2005-2006 with significant public participation in the planning process. Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 3 of 23 The Influence of Transportation Improvements A major influence on the plan is the County’s re-alignment and improvement of County Road 8. The county’s plan will widen and reroute the road to the south, connecting to Highway 61 at approximately 143rd Street. The County Road 8 re- alignment will have a significant impact on the downtown, offering opportunities for growth, improved vehicle and pedestrian access around the downtown area, and the potential for redevelopment to make improvements to the core of the downtown CBD and surrounding public and civic spaces. It is vital that the CBD not be cut off from County Road 8 and from the high volume of traffic which will use this route to access the interstate. Highway 61 is planned to continue to run north and south through downtown and the CBD. Despite projections of increased traffic volumes, this highway should not be widened beyond four lanes except to provide for turn movements. Instead, improvements to the roadway and access improvements can help accommodate the increased volumes. The downtown plan recommends improvements to improve street access and connectivity within downtown, as well as enhancements to pedestrian access and walkability. The plan also calls for extending the regional trail south across County Road 8 on the existing railroad bed and allows for the possibility of future commuter transit within this corridor (in the railroad ROW or on Highway 61). If Hugo is to continue to have a healthy downtown, it is important to plan for these future transportation changes. Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 4 of 23 Defining Downtown The downtown CBD in Hugo has always been located on Forest Boulevard (Highway 61) on both sides of the main traffic signal at 145th Street. But over time, the commercial area has grown and extended north and south along Highway 61, and the new development has been less compact and more auto- or highway-oriented than the older, more traditional downtown CBD. Without planning controls, this same pattern of commercial development could be expected to occur along the improved and upgraded County Road 8. While the core downtown central business district (CBD) is focused along Forest Boulevard- Highway 61 from County Road 8 to 147th Street, the Downtown Plan extends north to the Post Office and 150th Street, south to 140th Street, and from the shores of Egg Lake on the east to the bend in County Road 8 to the west. One of Hugo’s planning goals is to maintain a more compact and concentrated downtown CBD. This goal will be achieved by encouraging new development in and around the core of the downtown area, while planning for limited but well-ordered commercial development in specific areas along other commercial routes such as Highway 61 and County Road 8. Community feedback has consistently supported new CBD uses which complement downtown (such as restaurants and entertainment) and suggest that larger, single-use development and auto sales/service businesses, for instance, be located in commercial areas planned closer to I-35. Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 5 of 23 To create a sense of arrival in downtown, the plan recommends placing gateway elements – a landscaped sign, monument, or other feature – at these key entry points into downtown. While the plan doesn’t specify the elements at each location, when you enter downtown you should know that you are downtown. New development at these “gateway” locations should be planned not only to allow for these gateway elements but to convey the sense of quality and character that the downtown plan envisions. Proposed monument sign, Nov. 29, 2004 RSP Architects for Contractor Property Development Company The Downtown Plan The plan is a tool to help the City of Hugo create a pedestrian-friendly downtown and concentrates new development and redevelopment around the existing intersection of 145th Street and Highway 61. As Hugo continues to develop, the actual projects built may differ from the Illustrative Downtown Plan in the details of the development of any specific block or site, but the primary elements of the plan, including the public infrastructure (roads, parks, trails, open space) and the quality and character which makes this plan unique to Hugo are expected to be maintained. Gateway elements – signs, flags or monuments – should be included in the new downtown area to welcome a resident or visitor into an established and thriving downtown. Elements depicting the quality and character of downtown Hugo are displayed based on the historical and current architectural elements of Hugo. Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 6 of 23 The Downtown Plan City park with trails, gazebo, dock, pedestrian bridge Shared public parking Carpenters on the Lake Additional downtown senior housing Walkable community spaces along trail ROW Proposed trail connections New mixed-use development blending office and multi-family housing uses New mixed-use development with housing, offices and complementary retail/commercial uses Traditional residential blocks Improved park with future community center Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 7 of 23 Design Guidelines The intent of the Hugo Downtown Design Guidelines is to provide a baseline for quality in order to revitalize and expand the downtown business district. These guidelines are written to meet the community’s goals: Goal 1: Preserve the rural small town character of Hugo Goal 2: Establish a threshold or baseline for design and quality Goal 3: Maintain a harmonious visual environment within the existing architectural context Goal 4: Communicate the community's high expectations for new development in Hugo Objectives The specific objectives for downtown Hugo design guidelines are: • To establish a clear definition of urban design standards that informs property owners, developers, builders and decision-makers. • To serve as a tool that planners and designers can use and incorporate into their plans to achieve and support the City’s design objectives. • To act as a basis for a uniform and consistent review of development and redevelopment proposals by the City Council and Planning Commission. The design guidelines which apply specifically to the CBD also include principles that can be broadly applied to the entire Hugo Downtown Area. Downtown CBD The Design Guidelines apply specifically to the central business district or “Old Downtown” concentrated around Highway 61, from 147th Street to the new County Road 8 intersection. The guidelines provide more detailed definitions of requirements for site planning, placement of building mass, materials, architecture, lighting, signage, and design of the public realm. Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 8 of 23 Framework Principles for Downtown Hugo 1. Preserve and celebrate Hugo’s small town character. 2. Enhance the public realm, to maintain a pedestrian-oriented downtown. 3. Expand civic space and uses around City Hall. 4. Add new retail which complements existing businesses and shops and supports downtown neighborhoods. 5. Encourage unique small businesses to locate downtown and larger, single-use developments closer to the I-35 corridor. 6. Provide life-cycle housing to encourage senior-living in the downtown area. 7. Provide recreational uses for diverse age groups in the downtown area. 8. Improve downtown access and circulation with improvements to Highway 61 and downtown intersections (147th, 145th, County Road 8). 9. Reduce the impact of development close to Egg Lake to improve lake quality and preserve wildlife habitat. 10. Build upon unique assets such as the church, feed mill and City Hall with complementary design and materials. Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 9 of 23 Downtown District Design Guidelines General Design Standards • These design guidelines are intended to apply to the Downtown District CBD, but include principles that can be broadly applied to the greater Hugo Downtown Area (as indicated on the Downtown Plan), including the Central Business, Future Central Business and Central Residential zones If the CBD development extends beyond this boundary, the Downtown District boundaries may need to be extended accordingly. • On all streets in the downtown district, the guidelines are intended to apply to street frontage properties on both sides of the street. • New downtown development shall provide for pedestrian as well as vehicular circulation and shall create linkages to existing and proposed sidewalks and trails. • All new development should be sensitive to existing downtown neighborhoods and residences in the design and location of new uses and buildings with respect to shading, views, light or noise pollution; where necessary appropriate screening or buffering shall be provided. • All new development shall be designed to value, respect, and preserve identified natural features and resources. • A sense of City history should be encouraged, and landmarks such as St. John’s Cemetery and St. John’s Church should be preserved as important contributors to Hugo’s character. • Key points which have been identified as primary entrances to downtown Hugo should be designed as “gateways” to the City; gateway elements could include open space, unique landscaping, walls or gates, water features and City identity signage. These points include: • From the west – the bend in the County Road 8 at the western edge of Hugo; • From the east – At Egg Lake and the intersections where 147th and 140th meet Highway 61; • From the south – Where 140th meets Highway 61; • From the north – Where 147th meets Highway 61. • Along the west side of Highway 61, new downtown development will need to be designed to integrate with the railway corridor as it comes through the center of town: as a public open space, supporting the proposed trails, and considering future uses. Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 10 of 23 General Land Use • Downtown development should be appropriate for a traditional downtown area: mixed- use buildings combining retail, commercial, and residential uses, and encouragement of multi-story buildings in the downtown. • Neighborhood retail, service, and commercial buildings and uses which support downtown residential neighborhoods such as drug stores, banks, and specialty markets or small grocers are encouraged. • Destination retail, restaurant and entertainment uses, particularly mixed with compatible, complementary, or other synergistic uses, are highly encouraged. • New auto-dominated commercial development such as fast food, auto service, or similar high traffic drive-through facilities and large, single-use developments are discouraged in the downtown CBD. • Uses appropriate to the downtown area such as banks, coffee shops and pharmacies which enhance their business by providing drive-through services may be permitted provided they are designed to minimize impact on local downtown traffic circulation and pedestrian access. • Parking lots should only be allowed as an accessory use, except for municipal or public district parking; larger parking areas should be broken up into smaller areas to reduce the overall area of paving and promote a friendlier pedestrian environment. • New residential development should provide for the full range of life-cycle housing, offering choices of housing types (single-level flats, condominiums or lofts, single-level and multi-story townhouses, and single-family attached or detached), styles and prices, at a density appropriate to the downtown area. • New residential development should be sensitive to existing residential neighborhoods and incorporate well-designed transitions from multi-family to existing single-family residential areas. • Traditional neighborhood design (TND) based on a traditional street grid is a desirable option for downtown, medium-density areas. Single-family homes (detached or attached) or row townhomes should line the street with front porches and stoops, front yards, sidewalks and boulevards with regularly spaced trees and street lights. TND example with traditional street grid and porches facing the street Garage access at rear of house Sidewalks and boulevards on both sides of the street with regularly spaced street trees Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 11 of 23 • All downtown residential developments should be planned and designed to minimize paving for driveways and surface parking. Garage-forward or “snout-house” homes or townhomes are highly discouraged. Streets, Public Space & Amenities • Forest Boulevard (Highway 61) and 145th Street should be restored to be closer to their original, traditional downtown “Main Street” form, lined with street trees and planters, pedestrian street lights, and street furniture including benches and trash receptacles. The fixtures that are selected for these streets should be required continuously within the downtown CBD district and highly encouraged throughout the downtown commercial area for visual continuity. • Downtown intersections should be designed to be safe for pedestrians; enhancements to safety include use of textured-colored paving or striping to mark crosswalks, narrowed or throated intersections, pedestrian-oriented street lighting, planted center medians or landscaped boulevards, and warning signage at busy crossings along Highway 61, such as 147th, 145th and County Road 8. Highly Discouraged: Example of Garage-forward design, dominating view from sidewalk and street. Change in paving or striping marks the safe crossing zone for pedestrians at major crosswalks. Planted center medians or landscaped boulevards provide resting points for pedestrians at major crosswalks, facilitate turning movements, and help calm traffic speeds. Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 12 of 23 • The City street grid is a vital part of the way the downtown functions, so restoring streets or adding new streets that connect to the existing street grid are encouraged; disconnected streets and cul-de-sacs are highly discouraged. • Forest Boulevard (Highway 61) and 145th Street are the original “Main Streets” of downtown and, to an extent, the few remaining brick buildings along these streets should be preserved, renovated, or restored to productive use; new buildings close to these older structures warrant careful attention to design and detailing in order to relate well to the original structures. • The small park which is planned on Highway 61 across from City Hall is intended to act as a Town Square or Village Green – a community focal point with passive uses (green space, gardens, historical markers) and active uses (a gazebo, lake overlook, Farmers Market) incorporated into the design. Civic and mixed-use buildings should be located adjacent to the Town Square or Village Green, welcoming visitors to downtown Hugo. • The plan proposes a future pedestrian bridge over Highway 61, connecting the park and Egg Lake to City Hall and the bulk of the downtown area. This bridge, if well-designed, could also act as a visual cue to drivers to reduce speed and could create a sense of arrival and welcome for the downtown CBD. To be safe for both pedestrians and vehicles, downtown Hugo should include street improvements: narrowed intersections, pedestrian lighting (top left), planted medians (top right and bottom left), and visible signs warning of pedestrian crossings/vehicular speed decrease (top right). Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 13 of 23 The edge along the railroad ROW and the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail along the west side of Highway 61 should be maintained as an open-space corridor connecting City Hall and the CBD to new development to the south. This edge should include: • trail connections for bicycles and winter sports uses • landscaping to act as a year-round buffer; • pedestrian-oriented trail and street lighting; • places to rest with benches, planters and trash receptacles. • On downtown streets where retail and commercial uses are proposed, on-street parking is encouraged; streets should be designed with the parking lane designated either by curbing or with a change in paving materials. • Downtown district streets should allow for public right-of-way between the curb and the building wall, a minimum 10’-12’ wide. This area should be “zoned” to provide for street signs, landscaping and street trees, and both street and sidewalk lighting closest to the curb. There should be a clear pedestrian walking path in the center, and then an area designated for seating or other street furniture (trash receptacles, bus benches, etc) and commercial opportunities (including newspaper boxes). Where necessary, such as where the street ROW does not allow for a wider sidewalk, these amenities may need to be accommodated within the parcel boundaries. Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 14 of 23 Minimum ROW from curb to building (10’-12’) 5’-6’ Walking Area Defined 8’ parallel parking lane 2’-3’ Shop related furniture & amenities 3’ Public Area: trash receptacles, newspaper stands, streetlights, signs & street trees planted where sidewalk widens another option is a defined 20’ head-in angled parking zone Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 15 of 23 Architecture • Architecture of new buildings should be respectful of the existing historical structures which enhance the character of Hugo; design which reflects the elements of vernacular “Main Street”, Hugo’s French trading post roots, or mid-western “prairie style” architecture is encouraged: Entry feature; well distinguished and covered from the weather Well defined roof line 1st story with glazed display windows Cornice or roof line distinguishes 1st story from 2nd story Awnings with accent lighting and graphics instead of applied signs Building base expressed with masonry Early trading post and mill buildings in rural Minnesota were often made of stone with a simple gabled roof and expressed chimney. Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 16 of 23 Prairie Style: roofs are hipped, low and spreading with deep overhangs and eaves; Hugo City Hall has many of these elements. Traditional Main Street style building: flat roofs, often an extended or false parapet on “front” side or marking the main entrance. Hugo was once a French trading post, and many residents have expressed a desire to reflect those roots in the architecture of the downtown. Appropriate architectural elements include: steeper or mansard roofs with dormer windows, open storefronts with awnings, and exterior plaster, stone and brick. Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 17 of 23 • Architecture of new buildings should be built upon Hugo’s existing assets such as the church, the feed mill, and the new City Hall, with complementary design and sense of scale. • Buildings should be designed to relate well to the existing natural and man-made environment and stay within context in massing, materials, style and color; design of the landscape and hardscape should be coordinated and harmonious with the building design and materials. • Buildings should be constructed and maintained for permanence and longevity; therefore durable, maintainable materials (brick, stone, etc.) should be used; temporary buildings, metal sheds, etc. shall not be permitted. • Building entries should be visible from the street, well lit, covered or protected from weather, and include significant glazing and glass doors where the public will be entering buildings. New “Main Street” buildings should complement an established downtown through their architectural character. Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 18 of 23 • Awnings, overhangs and arcades are encouraged where pedestrians are expected to walk and shop ; flat awnings are preferred (no barrel awnings) with adequate clearance above sidewalk. • Building design elements should include an expression of a building base (of brick or stone), a middle, and a top with cornice elements at the top of the first floor and the top of the building. • Buildings should be designed with “four-sided architecture”, using the same quality materials on all sides: • all facades shall be articulated with a variety of materials, glazing, awnings, or other details to add visual interest; • roof lines and cornice details shall be completed in a three-dimensional manner so that the features on the back of the roof or similar unfinished areas are not visible; • the front façade may have a unique design or more significant glazing. • Buildings should be oriented to the street with fully articulated street facades based on traditional storefronts (doors and display windows) along the sidewalk. • Zero Lot Line commercial buildings are allowed and highly encouraged on all streets within the downtown district. • Along CR 8 and Hwy 61, entrances may be oriented to a side or rear parking lot, as long as the entry also has good pedestrian access and visibility from the street, and any building wall along these streets must contain significant amounts of “real” windows. • Equipment, mechanical systems, transformers, trash enclosures, etc. must be screened from view in a way that is integral to the architecture of the building with similar materials: • metal fencing or a mechanical vent screen alone is not sufficient; • access to these service areas needs to be provided at the alley, side or rear of the building. Rooftop equipment shall be screened from the line of site of pedestrians and integrated into the design and massing of the roof form Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 19 of 23 Parking & Service Areas • Within the downtown CBD, shared parking is encouraged to take advantage of varying parking demands between mixed uses. • Businesses are encouraged to establish or participate in a municipal parking district providing shared, public parking with reductions in required on-site parking. • Parking should not be located between a building and the street or main road the building faces and be distributed around the building, especially to the side and back of buildings. • Parking adjacent to the street should be minimized; • Where a parking lot is located along a street, the same zero-lot-line or setback conditions of the adjacent buildings should be maintained with a wall, ornamental fence, or similar landscape elements to continue the built edge along the street. • Where a parking lot is located along a street, it should be well landscaped and screened with a combination of fencing or wall plantings along the street edge. Landscaped edge combines fence with trees, low shrubs and ground cover for parking lot screening and buffering along the street 6’ zone between parking and sidewalk with fence or wall centered in zone Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 20 of 23 • Larger parking areas (over 25 vehicles) should be planned with internal landscaping, pedestrian sidewalks or walkways and be divided into smaller areas where possible: pedestrian walkways provided in larger parking lots should be landscaped, include path lighting, and provide direct access for pedestrians to an entrance of a commercial building; walkways should be raised, paved areas or defined paths distinguished by striping or a change in paving provided that pedestrians are kept safe from vehicular travel on the route to an entrance of a commercial building. Pedestrian walkways through busy parking lots are important because they provide a safe, well lit, direct access to the entrance of a building. Larger parking lots should have pedestrian walkways that are clearly identified and combined with landscaping to break up large areas of pavement. Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 21 of 23 • Buildings should be oriented to minimize views of service areas and loading docks from the street; service areas should be buffered with a combination of landscaping and screening; mechanical equipment and trash areas must be fully enclosed and integrated into the architecture using the same materials as the building: • metal fencing or a mechanical vent screen alone is not sufficient; • access to these service areas needs to be provided at the alley, side or rear of the building. • Residential buildings (single-family homes and multi-family buildings) should be oriented to minimize views of garages and parking areas from the street: • free-standing or detached garages should not be allowed for multi-family residences. • parking should be located below buildings or underground where possible. Below-grade parking: side or rear access. Garages should not be as invisible from the street as possible to create a traditional neighborhood feel. Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 22 of 23 Signage • Downtown signage is critical to the character of the area, especially at night; all downtown signage is subject to careful review with the City and must comply with all zoning and ordinance requirements for size, placement, materials, etc; • Signage and graphics should be integral to the building architecture or used as a decorative design element. Back-lit, box signs are not acceptable downtown. • Decorative neon, moving or other decorative sign types are desirable only when displayed within storefront window interiors of downtown buildings. • Corporate chains are encouraged to customize their architecture to express their design “brand” within a design, context, and material appropriate to the character of downtown Hugo. Projecting or Hanging Sign Wall Sign integrated into the building design Awning sign should be located on the awning face or fringe Hugo Downtown Framework Plan Final Plan & Design Guidelines Page 23 of 23 Open Space and Storm Water Management • New development should provide both private and public usable open space, plazas etc; these spaces should be connected to existing or proposed trail and sidewalk networks. • The downtown area should plan cohesively for storm water management and for improving the water quality of Hugo, however, where possible rain gardens or similar infiltration and holding areas should be integrated into the design of parking areas; design which harmonizes more groomed and landscaped areas with more natural landscape is encouraged: • Storm water ponds, rain gardens and other storm water management or holding areas shall be designed to be attractive in both flooded and dry conditions; use of native plants for filtration around pond and wetlands and other sustainable design approaches to site and landscape design are encouraged: More formal and groomed landscape Trail or Sidewalk Egg Lake Filtration Vegetation Swales planted as a rain garden; plants and soil provide filtration Trail or sidewalk - 1 - Frenchman Village January 21, 2026 Agenda Number: CITY OF HUGO PARKS COMMISSION REPORT TO: City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission FROM: Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner SUBJECT: Frenchman Village Sketch Plan - Maplewood Development Property located on the southwest corner of Highway 61 and CSAH 8/Frenchman Road. DATE: January 15, 2026 for the Parks Commission meeting of January 21, 2026 1. INTRODUCTION: A sketch plan application has been received from Maplewood Development. The applicant is looking for informal comments from the Parks Commission prior to submitting a formal application. A recommendation from the Parks Commission is not needed at this time. The Parks Commission should provide input on what would be acceptable and desirable in this location. 2. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: The properties are generally located in the area south of Frenchman Road/CSAH 8 and west of TH 61. The property owner, Marvin LaValle, has signed a contact with the applicant, Maplewood Development to develop the property. The applicant is requesting review and comments on a sketch plan for development of the properties with residential and commercial uses. These are informal nonbinding comments to the applicant on the plan. The applicant is showing development of parcels of land totaling approximately 97 acres into a development with residential and commercial uses. The uses proposed are single family homes, townhomes and various commercial businesses. The portion of the property at the southwest corner of Highway 61 and CSAH 8/Frenchman Road is guided by the downtown plan and design guidelines. - 2 - Frenchman Village January 21, 2026 The applicant has stated they would be applying for a Planned Unit Development (PUD). PUDs offer flexibility to develop a site through the relaxation of most normal zoning district standards. In exchange for this flexibility, the City has the expectation that the development plan will result in a significantly higher quality and more sensitive proposal than would have been the case with the use of other, more standard zoning districts. The sketch plan would require significant land use changes and zoning amendments. The applicant is proposing to change the land use from Commercial (COM) and Low Density Residential (LD) to a mix of Commercial (COM), Low Density Residential (LD), and Medium Density Residential (MD). The areas that would be guided for Commercial (COM) are significantly reduced. The Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority and City Council will review these requests. Of note to the Parks Commission: the proposed land use changes would result in increased demand for parks and trails. 3. CONSISTENCY WITH THE DOWNTOWN PLAN: The east side of the properties are a part of the downtown and therefore the Downtown Design Guidelines should be met by the development. Enhancements to pedestrian access and walkability are identified in the plan as an important part of a healthy downtown. The principles for downtown Hugo include: • Enhancement of the public realm to maintain a pedestrian-oriented downtown. • Providing recreational uses for diverse age groups in the downtown area. The proposed sketch plan is trying to create a mixed-use development that blends the uses together. There is an effort to integrate the residential uses and commercial uses together with common spaces and amenities, such as walking loops, landscaping, and gathering areas. The plan shows pedestrian oriented elements with access to public features, such as Hardwood Creek Regional Trail. 4. CONSISTENCY WITH THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Greenways Developments are required 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 greenway corridors. The Greenway Corridor Map (Map 6-1) shows a proposed greenway through the development as well as ground water priority areas. A small ditch corridor is shown to connect stormwater ponds on the south end of the development to the stormwater pond north of Frenchman Road. It is not clear if this is intended to meet the need for greenway connectivity in the area. - 3 - Frenchman Village January 21, 2026 Parks According to the Neighborhood Park Service Area Map (Map 6-5), the property is in Neighborhood Park Service Area 5. The area includes 6 neighborhood parks and 1 community park: Arbre Park, Aspire Park, Val Jean Park, Victor Square, Clearwater Creek Preserve, McCollar Park, and Cove Park. A neighborhood park is desirable in the area with the following considerations: • Parks should be located based on walkability and population density. • Park land should preserve natural resources and wildlife corridors, preferably with in the greenway. • Parks shall be located within ½ mile walking distance to major residential developments. • Neighborhood Parks shall be 5-20 acres and include a variety of active recreation amenities. • Cove Park is within walking distance and has a small playground and shelter. Athletic fields, courts, or other active recreation amenities are not within walking distance. • Lions Park would be accessible by trail, but would require crossing Frenchman Road. • The future northern entrance to Clearwater Creek Preserve is within walking distance to be connected with future trails. This park is passive. One thing to note is that at the August 9, 2012; meeting of the Parks Commission, a youth from Oneka Estates neighborhood requested a neighborhood park for the kids that live north of the Hugo Fire Hall. She desired more options for good choices for teens in the area. The Parks Commission discussed the extension of the Hardwood Creek Trail in providing better access, which was not yet built at the time. Commissioners agreed that the need for a park will continue to be remembered in future planning efforts and with residential development in the area. Trails Because of the residential density proposed and proximity to future businesses special attention should be paid to the trails and sidewalks for both recreation and transportation purposes. Additionally, the development is adjacent to the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail, which connects many of Hugo’s trails and parks. According to the Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan trails and sidewalks are to be built with new developments that connect the community and ensure safe access to parks, downtown, and other important areas in the City. The developer is proposing meandering trails connecting to the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail along the ditch. This would provide a scenic and desirable recreational amenity. Connections are also shown to the existing trail on Oneka Parkway. - 4 - Frenchman Village January 21, 2026 There is a trail on the west side of Fenway Avenue North in the Oneka Estates neighborhood to the south. According to the Existing and Proposed Trails Map, this trail is planned to be extended to Frenchman Avenue with the extension of the roadway. This is included in the sketch plans as well as the planned trail on the south side of Frenchman Avenue is included in the sketch plans. Overall, the developer is meeting the requirement for on and off road trails in the area. Per the city code, sidewalks are required along all county roads, state highways, city collector streets, and along all city residential streets where abutting lots have a width of less than 80 feet. The developer has not shown where sidewalks would be constructed. Sidewalks have been constructed along both sides of Victor Path, which should continue. Additionally, sidewalks would be required along residential streets. 5. PARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: In order to develop a system of parks within the community to serve the public's health and recreational needs, a percentage of the net buildable acreage based on the density of all land subdivided for residential purposes shall be dedicated to the city as public parkland. The city finds that the more dense a development is, the more demand for park land it creates since lots can be smaller affording less private recreational space and more occupants per acre. The developer is required to dedicate land, pay a fee, or a combination of land and fee. The developer has indicated that they would dedicate 4 acres of park land. The total number of residential units is currently proposed to be 290. The buildable acres have not been provided but are estimated to be 50 acres. These calculations will change as more information is provided. Units Front loaded townhomes 88 units 55’ Single family homes: 140 units Rear loaded townhomes 62 units Total: 290 total units With the assumptions above, the density of the proposed development would be about 5.8% and therefore 11% of the developable land should be dedicated. Currently, the fee is $3,400 per unit. This fee is set annually, and the current rate at the time of building permits would be paid. - 5 - Frenchman Village January 21, 2026 Only buildable land is accepted for park dedication. The City may accept wetlands, ponds, or other undevelopable land areas that could be incorporated in the park system but dedication credit will not be given for these areas. Trail construction is required, but park land dedication credit is not given for trail corridors. 6. PARK DEDICATION PROPOSAL: The developer is proposing a 4 acre park and noted the following: A City Park is proposed south of the Single-Family area and west of the Fenway Avenue Extension. The park is approximately 4 acres and provides excellent walkability to the single family and downtown area. Limited on-street parking bump outs will be provided along Victor Pathway and Fenway Avenue. The park will be at the hub of trail and sidewalk connections proposed as part of the development. A private Clubhouse/Pool for the development is also proposed at the northwest corner of the single family area, adjacent to the existing MCES lift station. This facility will provide an enclosed gathering place for development residents with opportunities for outdoor gathering and play to be determined. Generally, the park is in a good location and is well connected by trails. It is unclear how much of the 4 acres will be buildable and usable due to “site anomalies” identified by the developer. The sketch plan shows the MCES 24” sewer force main being relocated throughout the development. It is proposed to bisect the park. This could lead to complications in the park site design due to the need for future maintenance of this line. The developer has also indicated that they may realign Judicial Ditch #3 to accommodate additional single family units. The ditch realignment may reduce the useable park area. Discussion should continue with the developer to ensure that the land proposed to be dedicated would allow for construction of park amenities such as a court, playground, and field. Park Dedication Calculations Required *Land OR Fee Proposed Land 11 % of the developable acres 5.5 acres 4 acres (72%) Fee $3,400 per unit $986,000 $276,080 (28%) - 6 - Frenchman Village January 21, 2026 7. DISCUSSION: The developer is requesting informal comments on the concept plan. The Parks Commission should discuss the concept and provide input on the following: • Proposed on and off road trails • Proposed dedication of the 4 acre park • Recreation needs of the neighborhood including desirable park amenities 8. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend that the Parks Commission provide direction on the sketch plan. No formal action is required at this time. The applicant will need to provide a formal park dedication proposal at a later date. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Applicants Narrative 3. Applicants Sketch Plan 4. Park Dedication Policy 5. Existing and Proposed Trails Map 6. Neighborhood Park Service Area Map 7. 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