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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for May 15, 2017 Page 6 of 7 trees will be removed as necessary, giving priority to those that pose a public hazard. Staff decides on a case by case basis if trees should be treated or removed. The City is scheduling a wood debris cleanup day to be held in late October or early November at the Public Works building. He provided information on when trees can be cut, stating diseased wood can be burned per the City's burning regulations. He also noted that that Washington County is in a quarantine zone, and wood is not to be transported outside of the County. Bear stated that some cities have passed diseased tree ordinances that would require a tree to be removed if it is diseased. They also provide for the city to assess the property owner if the work is done by the city. Bryan recognized the burden an ordinance like that could pose on a property owner of a large lot with several diseased trees. Other cities have adopted hazardous tree ordinances that would require trees to be cut down if they pose any hazard. Staff has not fully examined the options, and the disease is relatively new to the Hugo area. The City has put information on its website, and staff has been trained on EAB. Update on the Yellow Ribbon Network Council Member Chuck Haas and Phil Klein reported to Council on the City of Hugo's Yellow Ribbon Network activities. Haas spoke about the action track chair that was used by a military member for a 5K cancer fundraiser. Next week is hamburger night sponsored by Xcel Energy, and veterans from Keystone Place will be attending. The YRN is planning another packing event to send to care packages to Romania. The Network appreciated the donations from the Hugo Lions and the Bald Eagle Sportsman's Club that will help fund care packages and other events. The Minnesota Military Family Foundation will be holding a charity shoot at Wild Wings. Gail Springboard from the Army Survivor Outreach Services is currently in South Carolina on a retreat presented to her by the YRN in recognition of her work. Blattner Energy was nominated for the Seven Seals Award. All Yellow Ribbon Networks in Washington County will gathering for their annual picnic at the Big Marine Vets Camp. Comprehensive Plan Workshop on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council that a Comprehensive Plan Workshop had been scheduled during the regular EDA meeting of Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 5 p.m. with the Urban Land Institute who will talk about economic competitiveness. Glamos Wire Open House on Thursday, May 18, 2017 City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council that a meeting had been scheduled to attend the Glamos Wire Products Open House on May 18, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. Retirement Celebration for White Bear Lake Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Lovett on Monday, June 5, 2017 City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council that a retirement celebration will be held for Superintendent Dr. Michael Lovett on Monday, June 5, 2017 from 3:30 — 6:30 p.m. at Mariner Atrium & Theater, located at the White Bear Lake South Campus, 3551 McKnight Road.