Hugo public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting-December 16, 2024
The Hugo City Council will meet December 16, 2024, for a routine meeting with a consent agenda covering many administrative approvals. No public hearings or new business are scheduled. Key items include approval of the 2025 fee schedule, salary and reimbursement levels, and various licenses and personnel actions.
- Approve ordinance establishing 2025 fee schedule and publication of summary ordinance
- Approve resolution setting 2025 salary and reimbursement levels
- Approve Fire Station Office Remodel Project
- Approve resolution on statutory tort liability limits
- Introduce new Sergeant Matt Wieland and Deputy Isaac Robbins
Planning Commission-December 12, 2024
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that amends several sections of Chapter 90 to define and regulate cannabis businesses in Hugo. Other routine items include approval of September 2024 minutes and discussion of new and old business.
- Public hearing on Cannabis Ordinance – amendments to definitions, special event permits, zoning districts, and use standards for cannabis businesses
City Council Meeting-December 2, 2024
The Hugo City Council will hold public hearings on the 2025 City Budget and Tax Levy, as well as on two street improvement projects (Beaver Ponds and 2025 Street Improvement). The consent agenda includes hiring probationary firefighters, approving a pay request for a street project, and purchasing a mini excavator. The council will also approve regular firefighter status and swearing in for three firefighters.
- Public hearing on 2025 City Budget and Tax Levy
- Public hearing on Beaver Ponds Street Improvement Project
- Public hearing on 2025 Street Improvement Project (Duck Pass, Palmes Long Lake Estates, Ingersoll Avenue North)
- Approve Pay Request No. 5 to Dresel Contracting for 125th Street and Dellwood Ridge Neighborhood Street Project
- Approve purchase of Caterpillar 305 Mini Excavator
City Council Meeting-November 18, 2024
The Hugo City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of claims, a Street Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), a resolution amending the deferral of special assessment for Be There, Inc., a variance for 12757 Homestead Drive North, and an encroachment agreement for 4803 163rd Street North. Under new business, the council will discuss a cannabis ordinance. Administrative items include scheduling a legislative reception and a ribbon cutting for the North Environmental Center.
- Discussion on cannabis ordinance
- Approval of Street Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Resolution amending deferral of special assessment for Be There, Inc. – Dee Davis
- Variance for 12757 Homestead Drive North
- Encroachment agreement for 4803 163rd Street North
City Council Meeting-November 4, 2024
The Hugo City Council will receive feasibility studies and set public hearings for the 2025 Beaver Ponds Area Street Improvement Project and the 2025 Street Improvement Project. The consent agenda includes approvals of claims, performance reviews, a roundabout construction payment, a property line adjustment, and an encroachment agreement. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting, and no new business items are listed.
- Receive feasibility study and set public hearing for 2025 Beaver Ponds Area Street Improvement Project
- Receive feasibility study and set public hearing for 2025 Street Improvement Project
- Approve Pay Request No. 7 to Arnt Construction for the TH61/159th Street Roundabout Improvement Project
- Approve resolution approving property line adjustment for 7605 128th Street North and 12890 Henna Avenue North
- Approve renewal of auto dismantling license for Hugo Auto and Truck Parts
City Council Meeting-October 21, 2024
The council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving an ordinance extending the moratorium on solar farms, a property line adjustment at 16155 Forest Boulevard North, a tobacco license for Hugo Tobacco Smoke Shop, and a claims roster. New business features a discussion on the GreenStep Cities program. No public hearings or unfinished business are scheduled.
- Approve ordinance extending the moratorium on solar farms
- Approve resolution for property line adjustment at 16155 Forest Boulevard North (Frank and Jody Puleo and Busy B Enterprises, LLC)
- Approve tobacco license for Hugo Tobacco Smoke Shop
- Discussion on GreenStep Cities program
- Yellow Ribbon Network update by Chair Chuck Haas
City Council Meeting-October 7, 2024
The Hugo City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed assessments for the 2024 125th Street and Dellwood Ridge Neighborhood Street Project. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes ordinance changes allowing tobacco shops in the Central Business District and amending the controlled shooting area map, as well as approvals for a minor subdivision on Jeffrey Avenue and a conditional use permit for an accessory apartment at 17200 Keystone Avenue.
- Public hearing on proposed assessments for 2024 125th Street and Dellwood Ridge Neighborhood Street Project
- Ordinance allowing tobacco shops as permitted use in Central Business District
- Ordinance amending the Controlled Shooting Area Map
- Approve minor subdivision on Jefferey Avenue (Craig Anderson)
- CUP for accessory apartment at 17200 Keystone Avenue (Scott and Leann Neamy)
Planning Commission-September 26, 2024
The Hugo Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a minor subdivision, a conditional use permit for an accessory apartment, and a proposed ordinance amendment to permit tobacco shops in the Central Business (C-1) zone. The commission will also consider approving August 8 meeting minutes and discuss an upcoming bus tour.
- Craig Anderson – Minor Subdivision to create two 10-acre parcels from a 20-acre parcel on Jeffrey Avenue North
- Scott Neamy, 17220 Keystone Avenue North – Conditional Use Permit for a 900 sq ft building addition as an accessory apartment
- Ordinance Amendment – Amending Sec. 90-103(b) to allow tobacco shops as a permitted use in C-1 Zoning District
- Bus Tour scheduled for October 5, 2024
City Council Meeting-September 16, 2024
The Hugo City Council will vote on consent agenda items, including a resolution for the 2025 preliminary property tax levy, a pay request for the 125th Street and Dellwood Ridge streets improvement project, and creation of a new special revenue fund. Under new business, they will decide on authorizing a feasibility study for 2025 road projects. The meeting also includes a recap of Good Neighbor Days and administrative reminders.
- Approve resolution for preliminary 2025 property tax levy
- Approve Pay Request No. 4 Dresel Contracting for 125th Street and Dellwood Ridge Streets Improvement Project
- Approve resolution creating a new Special Revenue Fund
- Approve feasibility study for 2025 road projects
City Council Meeting-August 19, 2024
The Hugo City Council will consider approving several items on the consent agenda, including a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat, site plan, conditional use permit, variance, and final plat for the Frenchman Place 5th Addition. Also on the consent agenda are a pay request for the 125th/Dellwood Ridge project and a development sign criteria agreement for Schwieters. Administrative presentations include scheduling a midyear budget workshop and canceling the September 2 meeting.
- Approve resolutions for Frenchman Place 5th Addition: comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat, site plan, CUP, variance, final plat
- Approve Pay Request No. 3 to Dresel for 125th/Dellwood Ridge Project (dollar amount not specified)
- Approve development sign criteria and encroachment agreement for Schwieters
- Approve letter granting permission to unbury urn at Walker Cemetery
- Schedule midyear budget workshop on August 29, 2024
Planning Commission-August 8, 2024
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal by HW1, LLC to construct an 89-unit apartment building (Frenchman Place 5th Addition), requiring a site plan, zoning amendment, comprehensive plan amendment, conditional use permit, variance, and preliminary plat. Commissioners will also discuss a Highway 61 Visioning Study Open House scheduled for August 15, 2024.
- Public hearing on 89-unit apartment building Frenchman Place 5th Addition with multiple land-use applications
- Discussion of Highway 61 Visioning Study Open House on August 15, 2024
City Council Meeting-August 5, 2024
The Hugo City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to extend the city's cannabis moratorium. The consent agenda includes approval of a development agreement for Oneka Fields Apartments, encroachment agreements for two properties, and several personnel actions and appointments.
- Public hearing on ordinance extending the cannabis moratorium
- Consent: Approve PUD amendment, site plan, preliminary and final plat, and development agreement for Oneka Fields Apartments
- Consent: Approve encroachment agreement for 5910 Freeland Court N.
- Consent: Approve encroachment agreement for 15510 Goodview Trail N.
- Consent: Approve hiring of Madison Siebenaler as Public Works seasonal employee
Planning Commission-July 25, 2024
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a site plan and PUD amendment for five 12-unit apartment buildings (Oneka Fields) and on a text amendment for egress windows. The commission will also consider approval of the July 11, 2024, meeting minutes and handle new and old business.
- Public hearing for Fenway Land Company – Site Plan and PUD Amendment to construct five 12-unit apartment buildings (Oneka Fields, 60 total units)
- Ordinance Text Amendment – Egress Windows
- Approval of July 11, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council Meeting-July 15, 2024
The council will hear a presentation on the 2023 audit and an update on the Highway 61 visioning study. Under unfinished business, they will vote on a solar ordinance text amendment. The consent agenda includes approving pay requests for the 125th and Dellwood Ridge Street project and Lift Station No. 12, purchasing a Bandit 15XL chipper, and several other routine items. No public hearings or new business are scheduled.
- Approve Solar Ordinance Text Amendment
- Presentation of 2023 Audit Report – Smith Schafer & Associates
- Washington County Update on Highway 61 Visioning Study
- Approve Pay Request No. 2 to Dresel Contracting for 125th and Dellwood Ridge Street Project
- Approve Pay Request No. 4 to C.W. Houle for Lift Station No. 12
Planning Commission-July 11, 2024
The Hugo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amendment regarding solar farms, and will also consider approval of minutes from May 9, 2024. Other items are procedural roll call, pledge, and adjournment.
- Public hearing – Ordinance Amendment – Solar farms
City Council Meeting-July 1, 2024
The Hugo City Council will hold a largely procedural meeting with a consent agenda. Key items include approving a zoning code text amendment related to egress windows, a proposal for residential zoning code review, a firefighter pension increase, and a special event permit. No public hearings or new business are scheduled.
- Approve zoning code text amendment for egress windows
- Approve proposal from Landform Professional Services for residential zoning code review
- Approve Hugo Firefighter's Relief Association request for lump-sum pension increase
- Approve special event permit for Hero Gravel Classic bicycle race on August 24, 2024
- Approve lawful gambling application for bingo at Northern Lights Car Show on September 15, 2024
City Council Meeting-June 17, 2024
The Hugo City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider a discussion of a solar ordinance as unfinished business. The consent agenda includes several routine approvals: a salary adjustment for City Administrator Bryan Bear, an encroachment agreement for 5383 Ferrara Avenue North, a pay request to Dresel Contracting for the 125th Street/Dellwood Ridge Street Project, and a temporary liquor license for a Hopkins School House fundraiser. The meeting also includes swearing-in ceremonies for promoted firefighters.
- Discussion on solar ordinance (unfinished business)
- Approve salary adjustment for City Administrator Bryan Bear
- Approve encroachment agreement for 5383 Ferrara Avenue North
- Approve Pay Request No. 1 to Dresel Contracting for 125th Street/Dellwood Ridge Street Project
- Approve temporary liquor license for Hopkins School House fundraiser on September 14, 2024
City Council Meeting-June 3, 2024 Part 1
The City Council will consider several items via a consent agenda, including staff performance reviews and various city permits. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding a White Bear Lake Homeowners Association lawsuit.
- Liberty Classical Academy site plan and development agreement at 10158 122nd Street North
- Solar Farm Moratorium summary ordinance for publication
- Fire Department kitchen remodel quotes
- Special event permit for Ragnar Relay Minnesota on August 9, 2024
- Special event permit and temporary liquor license for Tough Mudder on June 29-30, 2024
City Council Meeting- May 20, 2024 Part 1
The Hugo City Council will discuss a proposed moratorium on solar farms and consider consent agenda items including the final plat for Shores of Oneka Lake 4th Addition, an encroachment agreement for 5413 Ferrara Avenue North, and the purchase of new playground equipment for Diamond Point Park. The council will also hold an executive session regarding a lawsuit involving the White Bear Lake Homeowners Association.
- Discussion on moratorium on solar farms
- Approve final plat and development agreement for Shores of Oneka Lake 4th Addition
- Approve encroachment agreement for 5413 Ferrara Avenue North
- Approve purchase of new playground equipment for Diamond Point Park
- Executive session on White Bear Lake Homeowners Association lawsuit
Planning Commission-May 9, 2024
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a PUD amendment to replace 24 twin homes with 25 single-family lots at The Shores of Oneka Lake 4th Addition, and a site plan and conditional use permit for a 33,590-square-foot addition to Liberty Classical Academy. The commission also will approve minutes from April 11.
- M/I Homes request to amend PUD for The Shores of Oneka Lake 4th Addition: create 25 single-family lots instead of 24 twin home lots
- Liberty Classical Academy requests site plan and conditional use permit for a 33,590-square-foot school addition and associated parking
City Council Meeting - May 6, 2024
The Hugo City Council will hold a public hearing on a cost assessment for property at 14197 Forest Blvd N and vote on approving a site plan and interim use permit for a solar farm on Everton Avenue North. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as performance reviews, special event permits, temporary liquor licenses, encroachment agreements, and a pay request for the Lift Station 12 project. Administrative items include scheduling a city administrator performance review and announcing community events.
- Approve Site Plan and Interim Use Permit for Solar Farm on Everton Avenue North
- Public hearing on cost to be assessed for property at 14197 Forest Blvd N
- Approve Pay Request No. 3 to C.W. Houle for Lift Station 12 Project
- Approve Special Event Permits for New Life Church, MS 150, Blacksmith Lounge, and North Star Regional Rodeo
- Approve Temporary Liquor Licenses for North Star Gay Rodeo and Lions Club Good Neighbor Days
Planning Commission-April 11, 2024
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Enterprise Energy, LLC's request for a site plan and interim use permit to build a solar farm east of Everton Avenue North and north of 149th Street North. The commission will also review and approve its 2024 goals.
- Public hearing: Enterprise Energy, LLC – Site Plan and Interim Use Permit for a solar farm at Everton Ave N & 149th St N
- Approval of minutes from December 14, 2023
- Review and approve 2024 goals
City Council Meeting-February 5, 2024
The Hugo City Council will consider approving the final plat and development agreement for the Watercrest of Hugo subdivision (formerly Goodview Estates). The consent agenda also includes pay requests for road and utility projects, appointment of a new fire chief engineer, and a special event permit for a snowmobile race. The council will discuss 2024 focus goals and a DNR grant application for the Bernin Property. No public hearings or new business are scheduled.
- Approve final plat and development agreement for Watercrest of Hugo (formerly Goodview Estates)
- Approve pay request No. 5 to Arnt Construction for 159th/TH61 roundabout
- Approve pay request No. 3 to Miller Excavating for 140th St. Extension Project
- Approve donation from Hugo American Legion to Hugo Fire Department
- Approve resolution appointing election judges for March 5 presidential primary
City Council Meeting-January 8, 2024
The Hugo City Council will discuss the 2024 road project on 125th Street and Dellwood Ridge under unfinished business. The consent agenda includes approval of appointments for city engineer, planner, attorney, and other positions, as well as a variance for a property at 14565 Irish Avenue North, animal control contracts, and a permit for a raffle.
- Discuss 2024 Road Project (125th Street and Dellwood Ridge)
- Approve variance and minor subdivision for Larry and Luanne Hanson at 14565 Irish Avenue North
- Approve animal control service contracts with Companion Animal Control and Otter Lake Animal Hospital
- Approve donation to Hugo Fire Department from Hugo American Legion
- Approve lawful gambling permit for raffle at St. Genevieve Fish Fry on March 22, 2024