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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for August 17, 2015 Page 5 of 7 Bryan informed the Council that staff had met earlier in the day with the Washington County Sheriff s Department to talk about concerns at the park. Sergeant Wayne Johnson said he researched the complaints and found there were not many issues besides some noise complaints. There were a couple of instances where juveniles were asked to leave. Haas stated he was in attendance at the meeting and has also talked to the deputies who have responded to calls. Haas said he found that response times to the calls were quick, and he is confident that it is being acceptably monitored. Hass had also checked into alleged hunting violations and found that nothing has been brought to the attention of the MN DNR regarding game violations. These concerns are separate from the electronic car track issue. Haas stated that there may be other spots better suited for the car track. The Council generally agreed, stating that if it is an amenity to the residents, there are options. Chad Hanson, 14195 Irish Avenue, said his main concerns that it is an individual outside the City who started the track, and stated that the small cars are not terribly loud. Hanson said he felt this would not be a great place if it is used all the time since there are no regulations, and he suggested there should be. He stated that the cars are not really the problem, but the process was not followed and there were other concerns at the park. People are driving in the ditch, and he suggested having gates at the entrance that can be shut after hours. He had also heard there was deer poached at the park. Larry Hanson, 14355 Irish Avenue North, lives across from the park. Hanson said police scanners were alerting the kids when calls were made to the Sheriff s Department, and there is an ineffectual attempt to regulate what's going on there. The electronic track is just a start for more problems since there is no control or lighting. There are two spots at Hanifl Fields that would be better suited, and he did not think the race track is an appropriate use of the park. City Administrator Bryan Bear stated that he would pass all comments on to the Parks Commission. The Council agreed with the Parks Commission's intent to monitor the use of the track and evaluate it next year. If it is an amenity to the residents, there are options. Yellow Ribbon Network Update Council Member Haas and Klein reported to Council on the Yellow Ribbon Network activities held recently. The YRN responded to a request to repair playground equipment. Haas talked about the support from the Family Readiness Group on the packaging events and the high cost of mailing items, suggesting buying and send PX cards to troops that are employed at a base. Xcel energy is the burger night sponsor this month. The Suicide Awareness Group is having a run and they are looking for support on September 16a'. Hugo Area Business Association Networking Meeting on Thursday. August 20 2015 City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council of the Hugo Area Business Association networking meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2015. The meeting will take place on the St. Croix Paddle Boats departing from downtown Stillwater at 6 p.m.