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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for July 2, 2012 Page 7 of 8 Property Issues — Chris Trepanier Chris Trepanier, 14564 Keystone Avenue North, requested to be added to the agenda to address the Council regarding his sense of security on his property. A complaint was filed with the City of Hugo on a code violation on the Trepanier property. Chris acknowledged he was in violation of City ordinance regarding unlicensed vehicles on his property, and he worked with the City to bring his property into compliance. He stated that he does not know who complained, and his sense of security is challenged because he feels someone is watching his property. Law does not allow the City to reveal who complained. City Attorney Dave explained the process the City follows when dealing with complaints, and Mayor Miron stated that the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Hugo is of upmost importance to the Council. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to direct staff to schedule a meeting with Chris Trepanier to gather information and report back to Council. All Ayes. Motion carried. Yellow Ribbon Network Update Council Members Chuck Haas and Phil Klein reported to Council on the City of Hugo's Yellow Ribbon Network activities. June Hamburger Night was sponsored by Galen Carlson, owner of North Country Auto. A packaging event was held on Saturday, June 30, 2012, and 600 pounds of care items were packaged and sent to three units overseas. The YRN is partnering with the Hugo Lions on a home improvement project with Home Depot. Centennial Hockey was contacted regarding contribution to the YRN. The YRN is looking for a volunteer to mow the lawn for an elderly veteran for the next six weeks in Forest Lake. The next Hamburger Night is Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Update on Water Conservation Idea Council Member Petryk added this item to the agenda to provide an update on a water monitoring system that was first presented to Council by resident Charles Prokop at the April 16, 2012 meeting. The Rain Bird modular controller measures ground moisture and detects the need for watering. Council Member Petryk passed along information provided to her by Mr. Prokop. Council Member Haas stated that his condominium association uses this type of system and confirmed that it has conserved water. Petryk made motion, Weidt seconded, to provide this information to Public Works Director Scott Anderson and Senior Engineer Technician Steve Duff to review and report back to Council on measures used to conserve water on City owned property. All Ayes. Motion carried.