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MINUTES FOR THE EMERGENCY STAFF MEETING ON MAY 27, 2008 LOCATED IN <br />THE HUGO FIRE HALL AT 8:OOAM <br />The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Becky Petryk. <br />PRESENT: Council Members Frank Puleo, Chuck Haas and Becky Petryk, City Administrator Mike <br />Ericson, Sheriff Hutton and emergency management personnel, and members of the public and media, <br />Fire Chief Jim Compton, Asst. Fire Chief Jadon 011ila, volunteer organizations. <br />ABSENT: Mayor Fran Miron <br />Resident credentialing — This has been going well since starting yesterday. Residents seem to be <br />pleased that the City is working hard to keep onlookers out of the area. <br />Fire Chief has approved Excel Energy to turn gas and electric back on to homes that have been given a <br />green inspection tag. <br />Debris removal — Many 20 yard dumpsters are now in the area for folks to use. Residents have also <br />been given instructions for separating debris for pickup. If personal items are found, they are being <br />taken to the Fire Hall for storage. <br />Contractor Management — All contractors seeking entry into the area need to receive City credentialing <br />before entry and must provide a specific address they intend on visiting. Building inspectors continue <br />to assess damage in the Hot Zone. <br />In order to reduce confusion for media and relieve space for the Red Cross, the Red Cross will <br />continue to house out of the Fire Hall, and the media press conferences will be moved to the Council <br />Chamber in City Hall. <br />Information Disbursement — The City of Hugo will continue to update their website as much as <br />possible throughout the day. There will be two sections; one for media and another for residents. <br />Also, flyers with pertinent information will be distributed daily to the affected residents. <br />Volunteer Management — The Red Cross and Salvation Army are feeding people daily and helping <br />them with temporary housing issues. They are also providing mental health assistance and help with <br />any issues families may have at this time. They are going to provide information for the Long Term <br />Recovery efforts to the City of Hugo. A clean-up day on Saturday May 31, 2008 has been scheduled <br />and all the volunteer organizations will help with the event. The staging area for the clean-up day will <br />be at the transportation center in Forest Lake. The clean-up will focus on two areas; the Hot Zone on <br />the west side of highway 61 and the farmland areas east of highway 61. <br />The food shelf and donation center continues to be held in the Hugo Fire Hall until further notice. <br />Council member Haas made a motion, Petryk seconded to adjourn at 8:45AM. <br />Respectfully Submitted, <br />Michael A. Ericson <br />City Administrator <br />