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City Council meeting of March 6, 2006 Page 4 a legal opinion provided by the City Attorney Dave Snyder. Puleo made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the EDA recommendation and co-sponsor 2006 Hugo Kidz `n Biz Fest in the amount of $500, contingent on a legal opinion of approval by the City Attorney. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION OF DONATION TO HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS AND CREATION OF HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Over the past several months, City staff has met with Hugo senior citizens to prepare the draft City distribution policy for Hugo Rolling Walkers and also to discuss the $500 donation made to the Hugo seniors by the Hugo Rolling Walker Company. Realizing the need to create a community awareness of the Hugo senior citizens, staff suggested the senior citizens consideration creation of a formal Hugo Senior Citizens Club in order to allow the City to partner with Hugo senior citizens in order to attract more members, provide any staff assistance to the club, channel charitable donations to the club, and assist in its role as a service club in the City. Staff has worked with long-time treasurer Vi Maslowski to open an account at Lake Area Bank for the Hugo senior citizens, in which the $500 donation would be deposited. City Administrator Mike Ericson, along with Vi Maslowski and Marvella Gamboni of the Hugo senior citizens, presented the creation of a formal City -recognized Hugo senior citizens club, and advertise creation of the club on the City's website and in the City Newsletter. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, that the City of Hugo recognizes the Hugo Senior Citizens Club and direct City staff to work with the club as needed. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR DEDICATED MOTOR VEHICLE SALES TAX The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities invited member cities to approve a resolution of support for a constitutional amendment, which would allow the dedication of all motor vehicle sales tax monies for public streets and roads in the State of Minnesota. Specifically, only 55% of the tax is allocated towards MnDOT roads, which are in dire need of additional funding. This constitutional amendment would allow the citizens of the State of Minnesota the opportunity to vote on this issue. City staff included a draft resolution of support for consideration by Council. This issue was tabled at the meeting of February 21, 2006 directing staff to submit a letter to local legislators soliciting their opinions regarding this matter. City Administrator Mike Ericson reported that state legislative leaders Michele Bachmann and Ray Vandeveer agree with the City in its apprehension of the amendment. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to table this matter and direct staff to invite a representative from AMM to appear before Council to discuss this matter. All aye. Motion Carried.