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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for February 22, 2011 Page 6 of 7 Haas made motion, Miron seconded, to direct staff to find a creative idea for funding 4-H and contact local charitable gambling organizations, and include a possible match with City general funds. All Ayes. Motion carried. Update on the Yellow Ribbon Network (YRN) Council Member Haas added this item to the agenda to provide an update on activities of the YRN. The YRN is collecting Girl Scout cookies for troops overseas. Cookies can be dropped off at Hugo City Hall. Haas also reminded everyone of Hamburger Night at the Hugo American Legion, which takes place on the last Wednesday of every month from 5-7:30 p.m. Update on February 12, 2011 Hugo Sledding Party at Oakshore Park On Saturday, February 12, 2011, the Hugo Parks and Recreation Commission hosted the City of Hugo's third annual sledding party at the sledding hill in the Oakshore Park neighborhood. Public Works Director Scott Anderson, Parks Planner Shayla Syverson, and City Administrator Mike Ericson were in attendance with their families as well as a large number of Hugo residents. The Council thanked area businesses that help with parks activities including John Udstuen and the Hugo Fire Flies who provided snacks at the sledding party, and the Postal Credit Union who sponsor Movie Night. Parks Planner Shayla Syverson informed Council the playground equipment at Hanifl Fields will be installed by June, 2011 and will be requesting Council schedule a date for the grand opening. Mayor Miron directed staff to invite all the various commission members and Mike Granger, who is on a leave of absence from the EDA. Update on February 15, 2011 Business Networking Breakfast at Hugo City Hall On Tuesday, February 15, 2011, the City of Hugo hosted the second annual HBA, BNI and EDA Business Networking Breakfast at Hugo City Hall in the Oneka Room. Century College Professor of Marking Stephen Kelly provided a presentation on Social Networking which was well received by the 58 attendees. Mayor Fran Miron and Hugo City Council members reported that the event was a success. South Ethan Avenue Neighborhood Workshop on February 24, 2011 Council Member Petryk and City Engineer Jay Kennedy provided a reminder of the workshop to be held on the South Ethan Avenue Neighborhood on Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 6:30-8 p.m. Construction plans for the neighborhood improvement project will be available for public inspection and staff will be available to answer questions. Recess Haas made motion, Weidt seconded, to recess the meeting at 7:44 p.m. and reconvene at the Hugo Fire Hall.