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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for October 15, 2012 Page 5 of 7 need to be made to the Parks Master Plan with the addition of any parkland. This was a concept plan only. No formal action was taken. Discussion on White Bear Lake Athletic Association Athletic Facility Needs Analysis Study The White Bear Lake Area School District is looking to do a study of the athletic facilities in the district. Parks Planner Shayla Syverson explained that the City of Hugo has been asked to participate in the study to look at current use and needs and identify future facility needs. The estimated cost of the study is $20,000-$30,000, and the City's share would be $4,000. The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission discussed the study at their meeting on October 10, 2012 and recommended support of the White Bear Lake Area School District Athletic Facility Needs Analysis in an amount not to exceed 13% or $4,000. It was noted that Hugo is divided into four school districts. Hass made motion, Weidt seconded, to accept the Parks Commission's recommendation supporting the White Bear Lake Area School District Athletic Facility Needs Analysis in an amount not to $4,000, and included that it be viewed from a regional standpoint. All Ayes. Motion carried. Yellow Ribbon Network Report Council Member Chuck Haas and Council Member Phil Klein reported to Council on the Yellow Ribbon Network activities held recently. The Welcome Home Pheasant Hunt was held over the past weekend at Wild Wings Game Farm with 200 Military members, 40 sponsors and 25 volunteers. Hamburger night is on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 and will be sponsored by Xcel Energy. A packing event for care packages to be sent to overseas troops will be held on November 10, 2012 at Hugo City Hall, and donations are being accepted. Minnesota Manufacturing Week October 22-28, 2012 The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, the Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association, and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce are partners in promoting Minnesota Manufacturers Week October 22-28. The purpose of MN Manufactures Week is to encourage communities, local and regional Chambers of Commerce, trade associations, companies and others to mark the week with special events recognizing the economic importance of the sector. In recognition of Manufacturers Week, Wilson Tool held its first "Manufacturing Day" celebration Friday, October 5, 2012. Mayor Fran Miron, Council Member Tom Weidt, and City Administrator Bryan Bear attended this event. The Council indicated their interest in attending next year's Wilson Tool Manufacturing Day. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to recognize Minnesota Manufacturing Week October 22 - 28 and to send "thank you" postcards to all the manufacturing businesses in Hugo. All Ayes. Motion carried.