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L2 Update on Solar Subscription Agreement Council had approved the City entering into the Met Council RFP in July, 2015. The lottery results have been released and the City has been paired with a solar developer, Geronimo Energy. Community Development Assistant, Rachel Leitz, will update the Council on a proposed solar subscription agreement with this developer. J.1 MnDOT Speed Limit Change on TH61 The City has been informed that MnDOT has recently completed an Engineering and Traffic Investigation on Trunk Highway 61 within MnDOT's Metro District to determine reasonable and safe speed limits. The results indicated one location within the city of Hugo where the speed limit will increase. The existing 35 mph speed limit between 142nd and 152nd will increase to 40 mph. Staff will provide more information to the Council at the meeting. J.2 Legislative Updates The 2016 Legislative Session began on March 8, 2016. The City has been working with legislators on bonding requests for the rail line serving the Bald Eagle Industrial Park and for storm water reuse projects, as well as following other items being discussed at the Capitol. City Administrator Bryan Bear will provide an update to the Council. L.1 Update on the Yellow Ribbon Network Council Members Chuck Haas and Phil Klein will update the Council on the activities of the Yellow Ribbon Network to date. M.1 Severe Weather Awareness Week April 11-15 and Tornado Drill on April 14, 2016 Each year, Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) in collaboration with the National Weather Service sponsor Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. The week is designed to refresh, remind and educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them. Statewide tornado drills are scheduled for Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. Outdoor warning sirens and NOAA Weather Radios will sound in a simulated tornado warning. The first drill is intended for institutions and businesses. The evening drill is intended for second shift workers and families. M.2 Board of Review and Equalization on Thursday, April 14, 2106 The Council will meet as the Board of Appeal and Equalization on Thursday, April 14, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Oneka Room at Hugo City Hall. M.3 Park Dental Ground Breaking on Friday, April 15, 2016 The Council has been invited to attend the ground breaking ceremony for Park Dental Hugo at 14741 Victor Hugo Boulevard on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 12:00 — 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be served. Staff recommends Council schedule this as a meeting and RSVP to City Clerk Michele Lindau.