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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for October 17, 2011 Page 6 of 8 Award of Demolition Proiect to Arnt Construction for 14777 Forest Blvd. (Ricci's Buildin On October 12, 2011, three bids were received for the demolition of the Ricci's Building located at 14777 Forest Blvd. Arnt Construction submitted the low bid at $48,900. Staff was initially requesting Council accept the bid; however, it will not be necessary should the demolition be done by Central Bank. No action was taken. Hugo Elementary School Reading Volunteer Program City staff was recently contacted by Hugo Elementary School Reading Specialist Carla Triggs who requested the City's assistance in securing volunteers to serve as both readers in her kindergarten and first grade classes as well as mentors to the children. This program would consist of an obligation of one hour per week for her students. Council Member Haas suggested copies of the books children are reading can be sent overseas to the deployed with families so they may read to the children by Skyping. Soldiers could also read to the classroom the same way. Haas made motion, Weidt seconded, to direct staff to seek out volunteers to assist in the reading volunteer program, including the deployed military. All Ayes. Motion carried. Update on the Yellow Ribbon Network Council member Haas added this to the agenda to provide an update on the activities of the Yellow Ribbon Network. Haas announced the Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network was invited to apply for the National "Homeward Bound" award, and the group is in process of completing the application. Hamburger Night this Wednesday, October 19, 2011 is sponsored by the Hugo Business Association. On Saturday, Network volunteers will be packing and shipping care packages. Council Member Haas thanked WSB, Eckberg Lammers, and the Hugo Lions Club for their participation in Hamburger Night which has raised money for donations and postage for these care packages. He also thanked Dunn Bros Coffee for their "buy one -donate one" program. The Boy Scouts will also be contribution popcorn to the troops. Council Member Klein stated that volunteers were still needed, and citizen participation is appreciated. I-35E/CSAH14 Interchange Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for October 31, 2011 Staff provided a friendly reminder to Council and public of the I-35E/CSAH14 Interchange Ribbon Cutting Ceremony scheduled for October 31, 2011. The ceremony will take place at the intersection of Commerce Drive and 21St Street, and will begin at 3:30 p.m. Recap of City Wide Bus Tour on October 15, 2011 City staff along with Council provided a recap of the 6th Annual City Wide Bus Tour held on Saturday, October 15, 2011, which included lunch and roundtable discussion afterward. The Council discussed scheduling the tour date earlier next year in hopes that more commission members will attend. The Mayor stated the tour is a good opportunity to get out and see the impacts of decisions the Commissions and City Council are making.