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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for October 3, 2011 Page 9 of 10 Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to direct staff to schedule interviews for October 17, 2011, after the regular Council meeting, with the two Commission members who have indicated interest in the Chair position. All Ayes. Motion carried. Yellow Ribbon Network Report Council Member Chuck Haas and Council Member Phil Klein reported to Council on the Yellow Ribbon Network activities held recently. The Yellow Ribbon Network set a new record for hamburgers sold on their last Hamburger Night on Wednesday, September 28 with 131 burgers sold. The sponsors were Eckberg Lammers Law Firm. The next Hamburger Night on October 26, 2011 will be sponsored by the Hugo HBA, and the Dairy Queen has donated Dilly Bars for the event. Also, on Saturday, October 22, 2011, the Yellow Ribbon Network will be assembling care packages in the Oneka Room at Hugo City Hall. Volunteers are needed. Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs on October 18, 2011 at Wild Wings of Oneka Hunt Club The EDA, BNI, and HBA have partnered on hosting the event Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs, which is an event that is geared towards helping people get specific information on how to start or grow a business. There are several speakers that will talk on topics that include business plans, financing, and marketing. The event is on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Wild Wings of Oneka Hunt Club (9491 152nd St. N., Hugo, MN 55038) from 8 am to 3 pm. The cost of the event is $15 at the door. Anyone interested in attending is asked to contact Planner Rachel Juba. WSB is also donating the fee for any veteran interested in attending. Report on Tour de Hugo held on September 17, 2011 The Tour de Hugo was held on Saturday, September 17 at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. Staff reported there were 50 participants in the family-oriented bike ride, with the majority of the people riding the 18 mile course. There was a check point at Withrow Elementary sponsored by Postal Credit Union. After returning to Hanifl Fields Athletic Park, riders were provided lunch by Bobbie and Steve's Cadillac Diner. Kinder Gardens sponsored bike decorating crafts and an award was given for the best decorations. Other major sponsors included SNAP Fitness, Oneka Chiropractic, and Boyd's Promos. The sponsors and organizers would like to hold the Tour de Hugo again in 2012. Report on Movie Night held on September 23, 2011 Over 100 people attended a Family Movie Night held at Hanifl Fields Athletic Park on Friday, September 23. After dusk, the Disney movie Tangled was shown on a screen crafted by the Public Works Department, which was held up on the Department's front end loader. Snacks were provided by the John Udsteun family of Twin Cities Distributing. Families also enjoyed the bouncy house and bonfire.