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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for February 22, 2011 Page 5 of 7 by the Heath Subcommittee is a family bike ride. Shayla also informed the Council of the Living Health Workshop on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) scheduled for March 8, 2011 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Hugo City Hall. Haas made motion, Petryk seconded to approve the service contract with Washington County for SHIP funding and support of the budget proposed by the Health Sub -Committee and Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission. All Ayes. Motion carried. Discussion on Scheduled Date for Fire Department Workshop At its February 7, 2011 meeting, the Hugo City Council scheduled a workshop with the Hugo Fire Department for Tuesday, February 22, 2011; however, it was later observed that this date conflicted with an earlier established employee appreciation dinner. After the completion of the February 15th Goal Setting Session with Council, City staff recommended Council cancel the scheduled workshop with the Hugo Fire Department and recess the February 22, 2011 Hugo City Council meeting in order to allow attendance of the Council at the Hugo Fire Department employee appreciation dinner at the Hugo Fire Hall. Petryk made motion, Haas seconded, to cancel the workshop scheduled for this evening, recess this evening's meeting, and reconvene at the Hugo Fire Hall. All Ayes. Motion carried. It was noted that the public was welcome to attend this event. Request for Funding of Washington County Extension Service 4-H Program Two years ago, the City of Hugo was contacted by representatives from the Washington County 4-H program soliciting funding for the program which was being cut from the Washington County budget. The City of Hugo declined the request citing a provision within MN State Statute which did not allow the City of Hugo to donate funds to the program. Since that time, State Statute has been revised, and municipalities are now allowed to make contributions to 4-H programs throughout the state of Minnesota. The City received a request from the Washington County Extension Services 4-H program requesting contribution from the City of Hugo for the program. Staff noted that the City of Hugo has members in the Big Lakers and Hugo Horseshoes 4-H Clubs, and Washington County Extension Services is requesting a grant in the range of $500 to $10,000. The Council generally agreed that 4-H is a excellent youth organization. Council Member Haas suggested the City find some way to support 4-H other than using general fund dollars such as the North Metro Mayor's Trail Ride or seek charitable gambling funds. Mayor Miron suggested the City match any funds generated for 4-H. Klein pointed out that Boy Scout Troops conduct their own fund raising events. 4-H has traditionally been funded by the County, and state legislation has been changed to authorize cities to help fund 4-H.