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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for April 18, 2011 Page 2 of 9 Approve Special Event Permit for 2nd Annual Sarah's Daisy Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, June 4, 2011— Elena Reicher A year ago last January, a tragic event let to the organization of the first Sarah's Daisy Dash by the friends of Sarah Condon Mitzuk to commemorate her life and spirit. Jill Rosenthal and Elena Reicher along with race organizers from Tri Fitness have been working with City staff on a Special Event Permit for use of Lions Park and the Hardwood Creek trail to hold the 2nd Annual Sarah's Daisy Dash and 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, June 4, 2011. Elena Reicher and many friends and supporters attended the Council meeting to raise public awareness about the event. Elena reported that last year over 350 people attended the 5K Run/Walk event and over $11,000 was raised for the scholarship of Sarah's five-year old son Mike. This year's event will cost $25 before May 21 and $30 after that date, and all proceeds will go to the Allina Hospice Foundation. Pre registration is encouraged and forms can be found at Tri -Fitness, Dunn Bros. Coffee, Hugo City Hall, or on their website at www.sarahsdaisydash.com. Donations can be sent to Sarah's Daisy Dash, P.O. Box 33, Hugo, MN 55038. Weidt made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the Special Event Permit for the 2nd Annual Sarah's Daisy Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk as well as the half -mile Kids Race scheduled for Saturday, June 4, 2011. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approve 2011 Grant Award from FEMA and MN Homeland Security for Tornado Sirens At its February 22, 2011 meeting, the Hugo City Council approved a revision the commitment of funds agreement with Minnesota Homeland Security and FEMA for the purchase and installation of eight new tornado sirens. The revision was necessary in order to complete the grant application. The City of Hugo has received official notification from FEMA, through the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security, that the City of Hugo has been awarded a cost share grant in the amount of $117,914.00 with the remaining 25 percent provided by the City of Hugo. Community Development Assistant Dennis Fields explained the City currently has five sirens, and the plan is to replace one and add eight additional sirens with this grant. This would provide coverage over the entire City. City Administrator Mike Ericson informed the public about Severe Weather Awareness Week, which is held annually by the MN Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. This year, Severe Weather Awareness Week for 2011 took place on April 11-15 with Tornado Drill Day on Thursday, April 14. Mayor Fran Miron presented a check in the amount of $117,914 to Fire Chief Jim Compton, Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Colvard, and Community Development Assistant Dennis Fields, who prepared the grant. Weidt made motion, Haas seconded, to officially accept the award on behalf of the citizens of Hugo for the tornado siren grant from MN Homeland Security and FEMA. All Ayes. Motion carried.