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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for April 15, 2013 Page 6 of 8 Discussion on Water Conservation During its 2013 goal setting session, the City Council approved water conservation efforts as a City focus goal. The Council discussed the establishment of a water conservation committee that would make recommendations concerning water conservation. At the April 10, 2013 Mayor's State of the City Address, Mayor Tom Weidt outlined efforts the City has already taken to conserve water within the City of Hugo and also commented on additional items the Council has discussed implementing. The Council expressed appreciation of residents who have, in the past, brought water conservation ideas to the Council such as a requirement for topsoil in new developments, which has been incorporated into Development Agreements, and rain and soil monitoring sensors for irrigation systems. Other ideas by staff and Council include storm water reuse, changes to water rate structure, promoting water conservation to residents, joining water supplies with neighboring cities, and evaluating the City's watering practices. Bronk made motion, Petryk seconded, to schedule a workshop for discussion on water conservation ideas. All Ayes. Motion carried. Update on Assessment Policy Workshop At its April 1, 2013 meeting, Council approved by a 4 - 1 vote to approve an escrow agreement for a feasibility study for road improvements to construct Rosemary Way between its existing end within Victor Garden's North Village and Everton Avenue. This was done in response to a petition from property owner Len Pratt that included a request to assess the cost of the improvements to the adjacent properties owned by the petitioner. Also at the April 1St meeting, the Council scheduled a workshop for Tuesday, April 9, 2013 to discuss the Assessment Policy, which does not address this type of request. City Administrator Bryan Bear updated the Council on that workshop and explained the outcome was to provide the Planning Commission and Economic Development Authority an opportunity to review and discuss the issue. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 25, 2013, and the EDA will consider the policy at their May 14, 2013 meeting. Update on the Yellow Ribbon Network Council Members Chuck Haas and Phil Klein updated the Council on the activities of the Yellow Ribbon Network to date. Haas talked about the success of the packaging event. He thanked the Bayport Legion, who purchased $400 in Girl Scout cookies and postage for the care packages. The Bayport Legion will also be donating $3,000 to the Yellow Ribbon Network and Blue Star Moms from meat raffle profits. The next Burger Night is Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the Hugo Legion and will be sponsored by the Hugo Fire Department. Board of Equalization Meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2013 City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded the Council of the Board of Appeal and Equalization on Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Oneka Room at Hugo City Hall.