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Minutes for the Hugo City Council Meeting June 21, 2010 Page 6 of 7 Haas made motion, Wiedt seconded, to approve RESOLUTION NO 2010-24 ACCEPTING THE DONATION FROM THE HUGO LIONS CLUB. Ayes: Weidt, Klein, Haas, Miron Nays: None Motion carried. Discussion on Approval of Grant Application to the Minnesota DNR for Community Conservation Assistance Grant At the City Council meeting of March 15, 2010 the City of Hugo 2030 Comprehensive Plan was approved. The Metropolitan Council recommended that a study be done of eastern Hugo to determine what areas of the City should ultimately be served by the regional sewer system. The City Engineer prepared a project scope for creating a GIS -based model that identifies the quantity, quality and location of natural resources or areas that should be conserved rather than developed. City staff has asked the Washington Conservation District and the Metropolitan Council to partner with the City in the study. Parks Planner Shayla Syverson explained that the study is eligible for funding through the Minnesota DNR Community Conservation Assistance Program. The cost of the project is $22,500. City staff recommended applying for $16,875 in funding from the Community Conservation Assistance Program, to be matched in the amount of $5,625 by local cash or in-kind services for conducting a study of eastern Hugo. Council discussed the other entities that would benefit from this project and the need to seek funding from other sources like the Metropolitan Council and Minnesota DNR. Haas made motion, Weidt seconded, to approve RESOLUTION NO 2010-25 SUPPORTING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE COMMUNITY CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Ayes: Klein, Haas, Weidt, Miron Nays: None Motion carried. Schedule Date in August for Mid -Year Budget Review Meeting Annually, the City Council schedules a mid -year budget review in order to allow the Council to accept information from the Finance Department regarding the City's year-to-date finances as well as to review some target objections for the next year's budget. Finance Director Ron Otkin recommended Council schedule a date in early August on which to hear information from the Finance Department on year-to-date finance projections as well as target objections for preparation of the City's 2011 City budget. Weidt made motion, Haas seconded, to schedule the Mid -Year Budget Review meeting for August 11, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. at Hugo City Hall. All Ayes. Motion carried.