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Minutes for the Hugo City Council Meeting on June 6, 2010 Page 6 of 7 Petryk made motion, Weidt seconded, to schedule the next I-35W/E Coalition meeting to be held at the Hugo American on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, where the Yellow Ribbon Network will be serving burgers to raise money for our military troops. All Ayes. Motion carried. Approve Appointment of Council Member to Metropolitan Council Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) Recently the City of Hugo was contacted by a Metropolitan Council Representative Sandy Rummel who is seeking the City's interest to have an elected official serve on the Metropolitan Council's Land Use Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC). Representative Sandy Rummel sited uniqueness of the City of Hugo's rural character in combination with an ever increasing population and development of the City of Hugo on the western edge. Council Member Haas was interested in the position; however, he would have to resign as a member of the Metropolitan Councils Parks and Open Space Commission. Council Member Haas requested more information on the LUAC. Petryk made motion, Weidt seconded, to table this item until the June 20, 2011 meeting. All Ayes. Motion carried. Discussion on Dead Trees on County Road 8 Council Member Haas added this item to the agenda for discussion on the condition of the boulevard trees that were planted along the portion of CSAH8 west of TH61. Haas stated these dead trees were an embarrassment to the City and he questioned whether there was any contractors bond or warranty on these trees. Council Member Weidt recalled that a large number of trees were replaced last year, and an arborist examined the trees and reported on their findings. Haas made motion, Klein seconded, to direct staff to forward to the Council as soon as possible a copy of the report done by the arborist and information on whether there is a contractor's bond still remaining. All Ayes. Motion carried. Yellow Ribbon Network Update Council Member Chuck Haas and Phil Klein reported to Council events of the Yellow Ribbon Network. The YRN serves hamburgers on Wednesday nights with the proceeds being used to assist military families in the area. He was happy to report the Eckberg Lammers Law Firm will donate the cost of food supplies, which will increase the YRN's profit for the troops. Discussion on League of Minnesota Insurance Trust (LMIT) Agent Council Member Haas added this item to the agenda. Gallivan Insurance Agency, a local agency, has submitted a letter requesting consideration of becoming the City's insurance agent. It was noted the City has been using the Buelke Agency for many years, and they were appointed