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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for November 5, 2012 Page 5 of 7 The Council discussed how the City should charge for staff and equipment time. Council also talked about whether participation from the Fire Department should be expected or voluntary. Bryan explained the difference between the Fire Department and the Relief Association, who are separate from the City and volunteer their time, usually receiving a donation in return. The Council agreed that staff/fire department involvement in events not sponsored by the City should be paid for by the event holder. Mayor Miron excused Honorary Mayor Jacob Michelson from the dais, and thanked the Scouts for attending the meeting. The Mayor called for a five minute recess. The Council discussed amending the fee schedule to include charges that could be based on whether the event was a non-profit or for-profit event, and the number of participants at the event. It was agreed that the City needed to attract and welcome special events into the City, and the City should be compensated for their involvement. The Council also questioned how often the Fire Department was requested to participate at special events. Staff will continue to evaluate the Special Event Permit process and report back to the Council. No formal action was taken. Update on the Yellow Ribbon Network Council Member Chuck Haas and Council Member Phil Klein reported to Council on the Yellow Ribbon Network (YRN) activities held recently. Council Member Haas presented pictures taken at the Welcome Home Hunt held at Wild Wings on October 20-21, 2012. This hunt is held to recognize the sacrifices of soldiers who miss the regular hunting season while serving overseas. A packaging event is being held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 for care packages to be sent overseas; donations are welcome. The YRN recently assisted a family who was living in a rental unit that was being condemned. The YRN helped a veteran transport their horse to the vet. The next Hamburger Night is November 28, 2012 and is being hosted by the HBA. Flowers will be provided by Leben's Floral. Update on Metropolitan Council Water Supply Advisory Board Council Member Chuck Haas recently attended a meeting of the Metropolitan Council Water Supply Advisory Board and provided an update to the Council. Haas spoke about the discussion on DNR water permits and the conflicting Metropolitan Council's residential requirements. Haas also talked about the studies and data compiled by the Board and the water depth of White Bear Lake. Discussion on Speed Sign on Everton Avenue Mayor Fran Miron was contacted by property owner Dee Davis regarding the speed sign located in front of her property on Everton Avenue and was requesting it be removed. City Administrator Bryan Bear confirmed the sign was in the right-of-way, and information from the sign showed 1-2 % of drivers are exceeding the speed limit by more than 17 mph. There has been increased patrol in the area, and Rick Gwynn, 12277 Ethan Avenue North, stated that it has helped. Council Member Petryk stated the Washington County Sheriff Department can be called with specific times and identification of speeding vehicles, and they will monitor at that time.