Hugo public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting-December 18, 2023
The Hugo City Council will consider a consent agenda including the 2024 fee schedule ordinance, salary levels, and a law enforcement services agreement with Washington County. A public hearing will be held on a liquor license for Red's Savoy Pizza. The Council will also receive an update on the Dellwood Ridge neighborhood 2024 street improvement project.
- Public hearing on liquor license for Kings Pizza, Inc. (Red's Savoy Pizza)
- Approve ordinance establishing 2024 fee schedule
- Approve resolution setting 2024 salary and reimbursement levels
- Approve Washington County Sheriff’s Office agreement for law enforcement services
- Approve final pay request for Oneka Parkway Improvement Project and pay request for TH61/159th Street Roundabout
Planning Commission-December 14, 2023
The Hugo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision and variance application from Larry and Louann Hanson for property at 14565 Irish Avenue North. The commission will also receive an update on the Highway 61 Visioning Study. Other agenda items include approval of minutes from August 24, 2023, and standard procedural items.
- Public hearing on minor subdivision and variance – Larry and Louann Hanson, 14565 Irish Avenue North
- Update on the Highway 61 Visioning Study
City Council Meeting-December 4, 2023
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024 City Budget and Tax Levy. They will also consider consent agenda items including approval of claims, firefighter hires, donations, and 2024 licenses for refuse haulers, liquor, and tobacco. Appointments include approval of regular firefighter status for three individuals and a presentation on the Hugo Yellow Ribbon program.
- Public hearing on 2024 City Budget and Tax Levy
- Approve regular firefighter status for Allysa Nadeau, Darek Albertson, and Steve Albertson
- Approve hiring of Tony Delarosa and Kyle Anderson as probationary firefighters
- Approve donations from Hugo American Legion and Hugo Firefighters Relief Association to Hugo Fire Department
- Approve resolutions for 2024 refuse haulers, liquor, and tobacco licenses
City Council Meeting-November 20, 2023
The Hugo City Council will hold a public hearing on the 125th and Dellwood Ridge Neighborhood Street Improvement Project. The council also plans to discuss PFAS, consider several personnel hires and resignations, and approve reductions and releases of letters of credit and cash escrow for various developments. Routine items include approval of claims and minutes from previous meetings.
- Public hearing for 125th and Dellwood Ridge Neighborhood Street Improvement Project
- Discussion on PFAS
- Approve hiring of Miguel Souffront as Public Works Worker and Richard Fox as Utility Lead Worker
- Approve reduction in letter of credit for The Shores of Oneka Lake 2nd and Rice Lake Reserve 3rd Addition
- Approve release of cash escrow for Hugo Gardens and release of letter of credit and cash escrow for Oneka Place 3rd, 4th, and 5th Additions
City Council Meeting-November 6, 2023
The Hugo City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine items, including renewal of conditional use permits for two properties on 165th Street North, multiple construction pay requests, and adoption of the Washington County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. No public hearings or new business are scheduled. The council will also schedule a community meeting on the Glacial Hills Regional Plan.
- Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for 5777 165th Street North – NCT Holdings LLC
- Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for 5885 165th Street North – ME6 Family Limited Partnership
- Pay Request No. 3 to Arnt Construction for 159th & TH61 Street Reconstruction Project
- Final Pay Request No. 7 to A-1 Excavating for 121st Street/Acres of Bald Eagle Project
- Final Pay Request No. 10 to Peterson Companies for Lions Park and Downtown Street Improvement Project
City Council Meeting-October 16, 2023
The council will vote on consent agenda items including hiring a new fire chief, approving encroachment agreements, and extending a development plan. A public hearing will be held for the Birch Tree Ponds Area Street Project assessment. The council will also consider approving a feasibility study for the 125th and Dellwood Ridge Street Improvement Project.
- Approve hiring of Jim Compton, Jr. as full-time fire chief
- Approve donation to Hugo Fire Department from Oneka Ridge Golf Course
- Approve encroachment agreement for 5841 130th Lane North (Johnstone)
- Approve extension of comprehensive plan amendment for Hugo Estates
- Public hearing on Birch Tree Ponds Area Street Project assessment
City Council Meeting - Part 1
The council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving Pay Request No. 2 from Arnt Construction for the 159th St/TH61 improvements, performance reviews for two employees, a donation to the fire department, and sponsorship of the Kidz 'n Biz Festival. New business includes a recap of a neighborhood meeting on the 125th St and Dellwood Ridge street project. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the White Bear Lake Homeowners Association lawsuit. No public hearings or unfinished business are scheduled.
- Approve Pay Request No. 2 from Arnt Construction for 159th St/TH61 Improvements
- Approve donation to Hugo Fire Department from Hugo American Legion
- Approve sponsorship of Kidz 'n Biz Festival from EDA recommendation
- Recap of neighborhood meeting on 125th St and Dellwood Ridge Street Project
- Executive session on White Bear Lake Homeowners Association lawsuit
City Council Meeting
The Hugo City Council will consider approving the preliminary 2024 tax levy, set a public hearing for assessments on the Birch Tree Ponds Area Street Improvement Project, and act on a consent agenda including an encroachment agreement and a special event permit. The council will also hear a presentation from Stillwater Superintendent Mike Funk and consider appointments to the Historical Commission.
- Approve resolution for preliminary 2024 tax levy
- Declare costs and set public hearing for 2023 Birch Tree Ponds Area Street Improvement Project
- Approve pay request No. 2 to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. for Birch Tree Ponds project
- Approve encroachment agreement at 14320 Grantaire Lane N.
- Approve special event permit for Hugo American Legion Oktoberfest on October 7, 2023
City Council Meeting
This is a regular City Council meeting with a consent agenda covering administrative items, a variance, and several land-use approvals. Key actions include a final plat for The Shores of Oneka Lake 2nd Addition, a variance for window wells at 14320 Grantaire Lane, a minor subdivision on Jody Avenue North, and a pay request for 159th St/TH61 improvements. No public hearings or new business are scheduled.
- Approve Resolution approving final plat and development agreement for The Shores of Oneka Lake 2nd Addition
- Approve Resolution approving variance for 14320 Grantaire Lane for side yard setback encroachment for window wells
- Approve Resolution approving minor subdivision for Heidi Harvieux – property on Jody Avenue North
- Approve Pay Request No. 1 from Arnt Construction for 159th St/TH61 Improvements
- Approve Resolution approving encroachment agreement for 13129 Geneva Avenue North – Hallberg
City Council Meeting
The Hugo City Council will consider approving a job description and advertisement for a full-time fire chief. The consent agenda includes several items such as a minor subdivision at 8860 152nd Street North, an encroachment agreement at 4599 Empress Way North, a pay request for the Birch Tree Ponds Street Improvement Project, and approvals related to Bernin Park and a city trail.
- Approve job description and advertisement for full-time fire chief
- Approve minor subdivision for 8860 152nd Street North-Gadbois
- Approve encroachment agreement for 4599 Empress Way North – Carlson and Barton
- Approve Pay Request No. 1 to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. for Birch Tree Ponds Street Improvement Project
- Approve 2023 Master Plan for Bernin Park and contract for construction documents
City Council Meeting
The Hugo City Council will meet on August 7, 2023, primarily to act on consent agenda items. No public hearings or new business are scheduled. The council will consider terminating an interim ordinance on solar energy systems and approve an encroachment agreement for a property on Goodview Trail Court North.
- Approve termination of interim ordinance on solar energy systems
- Approve encroachment agreement for 6109 Goodview Trail Court North
- Approve special event permit for Hugo Feed Mill 100th anniversary event
- Approve resignations of a firefighter and an engineer on the fire department
- Approve annual performance reviews for Public Works Supervisor, Director, and two workers
City Council Meeting
The Hugo City Council will consider and vote on a solar ordinance and summary ordinance, receive bids and award contracts for Lift Station #12 and TH61/159th Street improvements, and approve several consent agenda items including an interim cannabis ordinance, special event permits, and encroachment agreements.
- Discussion and approval of solar ordinance and summary ordinance
- Receive bids and award contract for Lift Station #12
- Receive bids and award contract for TH61 and 159th Street Improvements
- Approve summary ordinance on interim cannabis
- Approve encroachment agreements for 13367 Fondant Trail North and 6143 Goodview Trail Court North
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment to revise city code sections regulating solar farms. They will also consider approval of minutes from February 23, 2023, and receive an update on the commission's 2023 goals.
- Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendment for solar farm regulations
- Approval of minutes from February 23, 2023
- Update on 2023 Planning Commission Goals
City Council Meeting
The Hugo City Council will hold public hearings on an interim ordinance regulating cannabis and on easement vacations and plats for Adelaide Landing and two properties on Hilo Court. The consent agenda includes approving a summary ordinance for a solar farm moratorium, a firefighter pension increase, and other routine items. The council will also discuss an amended street capital improvement plan, assessment fees, and fire department staffing needs.
- Public hearing on interim ordinance for cannabis
- Public hearing on vacation of drainage/utility easement and final plat for Adelaide Landing 7th and 8th Addition
- Approve summary ordinance for solar farm moratorium
- Approve Hugo Firefighter’s Relief Association request for increase in lump-sum pension
- Discussion on fire department staffing needs
City Council Meeting
The Hugo City Council will hold a discussion on a possible moratorium on cannabis businesses, as well as a discussion on extending the solar farm moratorium. The consent agenda includes approval of a final plat for Oneka Prairie, a cooperative construction agreement with MnDOT for the TH 61 roundabout, and adding Juneteenth as a city holiday. A public hearing on vacation of a drainage easement for Adelaide Landing is tabled. The council will also hear legislative and sheriff's reports.
- Approve Final Plat and Development Agreement for Oneka Prairie
- Approve Cooperative Construction Agreement with MnDOT for TH 61 Roundabout
- Approve Amended Personnel Policy to Include Juneteenth as a City Holiday
- Discussion on Solar Farm Ordinance Review Committee and Extension of Solar Farm Moratorium
- Discussion on Consideration of Cannabis Businesses Moratorium
City Council Meeting
This meeting includes a consent agenda with approvals for claims, a special event permit and liquor license for North Star Gay Rodeo, a historic site lease, a dog ordinance amendment, a pay request for downtown improvements, and a wetland replacement plan. Under new business, the council will consider a resolution to repair or remove a hazardous building at 14197 Forest Boulevard North and discuss using ARPA funds for road maintenance. A resident will present on transportation for people with disabilities and seniors. Administrative items include changes to upcoming meeting schedules.
- Resolution to order repair/removal of hazardous building at 14197 Forest Blvd N
- Discussion on using ARPA funds for road maintenance projects
- Approve special event permit and temporary liquor license for North Star Gay Rodeo (July 29-30)
- Approve historic site lease agreement for Hopkins Schoolhouse and Heritage Center
- Approve wetland replacement plan for Oneka Prairie – Oneka Parkway Extension
City Council Meeting
The Hugo City Council will hold a public hearing on vacation of a road easement for Rice Lake Reserve 3rd Addition, then consider approving the final plat and development agreement for that project. The consent agenda includes approving amendments to the solid waste ordinance limiting licensed refuse haulers, several special event permits and temporary liquor licenses, water reuse agreements, and the 2023 dust control project. A presentation from a Lions member about Good Neighbor Days is also scheduled.
- Public hearing on vacation of road easement – Rice Lake Reserve 3rd Addition
- Approve resolution for final plat and development agreement for Rice Lake Reserve 3rd Addition
- Approve amendments to Solid Waste Ordinance limiting licensed refuse haulers
- Approve water reuse agreements for Hugo Gardens and Keystone Place
- Approve temporary on-sale liquor licenses for the Military Rodeo and Good Neighbor Days
City Council Meeting
The Hugo City Council will consider a consent agenda including claims, seasonal hires, an intern extension, a donation to the fire department, a temporary liquor license, a special event permit, and lift station plans. They will also receive an administrative update on cleanup dates. The main action is an executive session to discuss the pending litigation McCullough v. City of Hugo.
- Approve donation from Bayport American Legion to Hugo Fire Department
- Approve temporary liquor license for Chain of Lakes Rotary for May 6 fundraiser
- Approve special event permit for Blacksmith Lounge for 2023 events
- Approve preparation of plans for Lift Station No. 12
- Hold executive session on McCullough v. City of Hugo lawsuit
City Council Meeting
The Hugo City Council will receive an update on the solar ordinance discussed at a March 23 joint workshop with the Planning Commission. The council will also consider a consent agenda including a final pay request for Water Tower No.4, a wetland replacement plan for Oneka Prairie, and a no-parking resolution on 159th Street, as well as a new business discussion on Fable Hills and Forest Road bridges.
- Update on solar ordinance workshop held March 23, 2023
- Approve final pay request No.16 for Water Tower No.4 to CB&I, LLC
- Approve wetland replacement plan for Oneka Prairie
- Approve no parking resolution on 159th Street
- Discussion on Fable Hills and Forest Road bridges
City Council Meeting
The Hugo City Council will consider a resolution establishing new water and sanitary sewer rates. They will also vote on a conditional use permit amendment for portable storage units at 16028 Forest Boulevard North and a proposal to update the master plan for the Bernin Property.
- Resolution establishing water and sanitary sewer rates
- CUP amendment for Bradley Investments/DART Portable Storage Units – 16028 Forest Boulevard North
- Proposal from WSB to update master plan for the Bernin Property
- TH61 Visioning Study presentation by Washington County and Bolton Menk, Inc.
- Presentation from Lakes Center for Youth and Family Executive Director Linda Madsen
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider a consent agenda including performance reviews, a property purchase agreement extension, a video camera policy, and a broadband grant letter of support. The main action item is accepting bids and awarding a contract for the Birch Tree Ponds Street Area Improvement Project. A joint workshop with the Planning Commission on a solar ordinance is scheduled for March 23.
- Accept bids and award contract for 2023 Birch Tree Ponds Street Area Improvement Project
- Approve amended purchase agreement extending deadline for Dennis Properties for city-owned property
- Approve video camera/security surveillance/dash camera policy
- Approve letter of support to MN DEED for Comcast broadband grant application
- Approve purchase of riding lawnmower for Public Works Department
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit amendment for Bradley Investments, LLC (Dart Portable Storage) at 16028 Forest Boulevard North to allow exterior storage. They will also receive an update on the Solar Farm Moratorium under new business. Other agenda items include roll call, pledge, approval of January 12, 2023 minutes, and adjournment.
- Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit amendment for Dart Portable Storage at 16028 Forest Boulevard North for exterior storage
- Update on Solar Farm Moratorium under new business
City Council Meeting
The Hugo City Council will hold a public hearing on a liquor license application for Amian American & Asian Bistro, consider a moratorium on solar energy systems, and discuss the Hopkins Schoolhouse project and Oneka Commons sketch plan. Consent agenda includes ordinance changes on animals and salt storage, and a pay request for the Oneka Parkway project.
- Public hearing on on-sale wine and beer license for C&J, Inc. dba Amian American & Asian Bistro
- Consideration of moratorium on solar energy systems
- Ordinances revising Chapter 10 animal ordinance and adding Section 90-182 salt storage
- Approve Pay Request No. 3 for the Oneka Parkway Project
- Hopkins Schoolhouse progress report and request to proceed
City Council Meeting
The council will vote on approving plans and specifications for the Birch Tree Ponds Street Improvement Project and authorizing advertisement for bids. Council members will discuss a petition from Flay Avenue residents. The consent agenda includes multiple appointments of city officials and service providers, a special event permit for a snowmobile race, and a donation from the American Legion to the Fire Department. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Approve plans and specifications and authorize bids for Birch Tree Ponds Street Improvement Project
- Discuss petition from Flay Avenue residents
- Approve special event permit for Beatercross Snowmobile Race on Jan 28, 2023
- Approve donation from Hugo American Legion to Hugo Fire Department
- Approve animal control service contracts with Companion Animal Control and Otter Lake Animal Hospital for 2023