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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for January 7, 2013 Page 10 of 12 Council Member Petryk asked whether the City anticipated the issuance of any other bonds, and whether this would affect the City's credit rating. Finance Director Ron Otkin responded that he did not foresee of the need for other bonds, and the credit rating should remain unaffected because the money would be set aside to pay the debt. Petryk made motion, Bronk seconded, to approve RESOLUTION 2013-1 PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATED SALE OF $5,855,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2013A. Ayes: Bronk, Klein, Petryk, Weidt Nays: None Motion carried. Update on Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Agreement for Bald Eagle Lake For many years, the City of Hugo has participated in supplemental law enforcement coverage on Bald Eagle Lake with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department and the Town of White Bear Lake. City Administrator Bryan Bear explained the City of Hugo budgeted $1,500 annually to help fund this along with the Bald Eagle Lake Association, White Bear Township, and Lino Lakes. This began several years ago as a result of the Bald Eagle Lake Townhome Association's request for additional patrol on Fridays, weekends, and holidays. It has been noted that the behavior on the lake has improved. Lino Lakes discontinued participating a few years ago, Bald Eagle Lake Townhome Association discontinued it last year, and White Bear Township is likely to discontinue participation in the agreement this year. Ramsey County will continue to fund DNR regular patrol, with Washington County performing random checks on the lake. Petryk made motion, Klein seconded, to discontinue the agreement for supplemental law enforcement coverage on Bald Eagle Lake. All Ayes. Motion carried. Parks Programming Update Staff has completed preparation of the winter parks program schedule. Parks Planner Shayla Syverson provided the Council an update on Movie Night and Snow Jam held at Oneka Lake Elementary School, and the Sledding Party held at Oakshore Park. Shayla also informed Council that Irish Avenue Park was being groomed for cross country ski trails by the Hugo Snowmobile Club. Update on the Yellow Ribbon Network Council Member Phil Klein reported to Council on the Yellow Ribbon Network (YRN) activities held recently. There was a huge turnout at the December 26th Burger Night and Klein showed a photo of burgers being served by Brigadier General Neal Loidolt. He thanked Xcel Energy, who has a program that matches funds for the YRN. Lake Area Bank will be the sponsor for the January Burger Night. There will be a care packaging event in March, and donations are welcome.