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Minutes for the Hugo City Council Meeting August 2, 2010 Page 8 of 9 Discussion on Citizens' Petitions for FEMA Letter of Map Revision Staff has received petitions signed by residents in two neighborhoods, Waters Edge and Birch Tree Ponds, requesting assistance in removing their properties from the floodplain indicated on FEMA's newly revised floodplain maps. Community Development Assistant Dennis Fields explained that while these homes are all clearly elevated above the flood elevation and not in danger of flooding, a portion of each property is located within the FEMA floodplain boundary, and affected residents are required by their lenders to purchase flood insurance. Staff has reviewed the requests and has determined that the City can complete Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) applications to FEMA to remove the land from the floodplain at a much lower cost than if the property owners filed their applications individually. In addition, staff time in responding to these individual requests would be reduced if the City processed the applications on a neighborhood basis. Rubie and John Hanson, 5940 135th Street North, said their insurance cost approximately $2,000 per year, and they have lived there for 14 years and never needed flood insurance. City Engineer Jay Kennedy explained that until now, the maps had not been revised by FEMA since 1982. Haas made motion, Klein seconded, to approve submittal of applications for the LOMR for residents in the Waters Edge and Birch Tree Ponds neighborhoods. All Ayes. Motion carried. Discussion with Mahtomedi Community Education for Funding of Recreational Programming — Pam Klinkhammer, Mahtomedi Community Education requested financial support of their recreation programs in the amount of $6,065. The request is based on the District 832/Area Cities Recreation/Athletics study they conducted. The City of Hugo Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission discussed the request at their July 14, 2010 meeting. Discussion included fairness to the other three School Districts and the City's contribution of facilities including the Hanifl Fields Athletic Park. The Parks Commission did not recommend contributing to Mahtomedi Community Education out of the Park Fund. Youth Development Coordinator Pam Klinkhammer from the Mahtomedi Community Education Program presented figures from the study and explained to the Council the districts funding sources. Mayor Fran Miron stated he was concerned about the inequity created by not providing the same services to the residents in other school districts. The City has developed park property and facilities, which are available for use by all school districts. No action was taken. National Night Out Reminder Councilmember Tom Weidt reminded the Council that National Night Out is Tuesday, August 3, 2010. He was aware of nine neighborhoods that had events scheduled for that evening, and he ask if other council members were attending. Mayor Fran Miron, Council Members Phil Klein and Tom Weidt stated they will be attending National Night Out Events on August 3, 2010.