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Hugo council adopts assessments for Beaver Ponds street project
Summary
The Hugo City Council adopted Resolution 2025‑37 on Oct. 6, 2025, approving assessments for the Beaver Ponds Area Street Improvement Project. The project totals $1,196,189; assessments of $337,810.20 will be spread over five years and the city will cover the remaining $858,378.80.
The Hugo City Council on Oct. 6 adopted Resolution 2025‑37 to levy assessments for the 2025 Beaver Ponds Area Street Improvement Project after a public hearing and staff presentation.
City staff presenter Mark summarized the project as an urban roadway mill and overlay with some curb-and-gutter repairs, full‑depth replacements in cul‑de‑sacs, trail reconstruction and minor storm‑sewer improvements. "Total project cost was $1,196,189," Mark said, and he told the council that assessments calculated under the city's policy totaled $337,810.2 while the city would cover the remaining $858,378.8.
Mark explained the assessment calculation for a typical single‑family unit: "The single‑family urban roadway overlay" assessment was $2,100 per unit, with some corner‑lot and other parcel‑specific variations. He said assessments are proposed to be payable over five years, with an interest rate of 5.05% for the payment plan. Owners who prepay within 30 days of adoption may do so without interest; a senior‑citizen deferral is available for owners 65 and older who meet hardship criteria, but interest accrues during the deferral period.
The mayor opened a public hearing and invited comments. Resident Dale Johnson, who identified himself as living at 12998 Fiona Road North, asked whether the mailed assessment amount was final or would be added to the $2,100 figure. Staff confirmed "that is the final amount that you received in the mailer." After closing the public hearing, Council Member Mieron moved to approve Resolution 2025‑37; Council Member Petrick seconded.
Michelle Pitch conducted the roll call for the recorded vote. The roll call recorded Kroll, Mieron, Petrick, Scribe and White as voting "yes," and the mayor announced that the ayes had it and the resolution was approved. Following adoption, staff said assessment amounts will be certified to Washington County for taxes payable in 2026 and property owners will receive detailed mailings from the finance director outlining payment options and timelines.
What happens next: staff will mail assessment notices and, if property owners choose to have assessments added to property taxes instead of prepaying, those amounts will be certified to Washington County for taxes payable in 2026. Any owner seeking the senior deferral or other options was directed to contact the finance director for details.
