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MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. PRESENT: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Mike Ericson, Community Development Director Bryan Bear, Associate Planner Rachel Simone, City Attorney Dave Snyder, City Engineer Jay Kennedy, and City Clerk Michele Lindau Approval of City Council Meeting of September 2, 2008 Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the minutes for the September 2, 2008 City Council meeting as presented. All ayes. Motion carried. Approval of the Agenda Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to approved the agenda as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Hugo Lions Donation to the Tornado Hugo Relief Fund — President Grant Shaffer City staff was contacted by Hugo Lions President Grant Shaffer who requested to make a presentation to the City of Hugo and the Hugo City Council with donations collected by the Lions for the Hugo Tornado Relief Fund. As Council is aware, the Hugo Lions played a key service role in both the tornado cleanup activities as well as a very active role on the Tornado Disaster Recovery Committee. Grant explained the Lions International Club was contacted after the tornado, and $10,000 in funds was contributed by them for immediate distribution to residents effected by the tornado. Last Sunday, September 7, 2008, the Hugo Lions provided free food and beverages for attendees at the community picnic in Lions Park at which families and friends could share some time together while enjoying a number of fun games and the silent auction. President Grant Shaffer stated the Hugo Lions were in it for the long haul and would be there for the families in need. Shannon DeVinny, a member of the Long Term Recovery Committee, explained the Committee membership and the process for obtaining a caseworker and receiving funds. So far, 34 cases have been considered and $43,000 in funds dispersed. Mayor Fran Miron thanked the Lions for their generous donation, and he thanked all those who had stepped forward to be on the Long Term Recovery Committee. Introduction of Candidate for House District 52B — Kate Christopher City staff was contacted by a candidate for the Minnesota House District 52B who wanted an opportunity to introduce herself to the Hugo City Council. Mahtomedi resident Kate Christopher made a brief presentation to the Council to introduce herself as a candidate for the House District 52B representative. Kate served previously on the Mahtomedi School Board and was an active volunteer in the church and the community. She encouraged everyone to check the website at www.votekatechristopher.com, and support her in the election. Mayor Fran Miron thanked her for attending the meeting, and he wished her well in the election.