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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for August 7, 2017 Page 2 of 7 from White Bear Lake and recently moved with his family to Hugo. Josh said he likes living and working in Hugo and currently works the evening shift. The Council welcomed Josh to Hugo. Washington County Sheriff s Recognition of PAWS Veterinarian Michelle Beck Washington County Sheriff Dan Starry recognized PAWS Doctor Michelle Beck for all the time she has donated to their K9 Unit. Starry spoke of Beck's generosity to the Sheriff's Office over the last seven year providing quality care to the K-9 unit. Michelle was in attendance with her staff. In appreciation, the department presented her a shadow box made by a former commander. There were several deputies in attendance with six of their canine partners. gg g Mayor Weidt called for a short recess and resumed the meeting at 7:22 p.m. Washington County Sheriffs Office Annual Report — Sheriff Dan Starry Sheriff Dan Starry, who recently replaced Sheriff William Hutton, presented the 2016 Washington County Sheriff's Office Annual Report. He stated that he has been with the Sheriff's Office since 1993 and has held several positions. He introduced Chief Deputy Brian Mueller saying Brian has been a great asset to the Sheriff's Office. Starry talked about the contract with Hugo and the eight deputies who serve the City at a cost of approximately $67 per capita. Starry talked about the investigator position that was added to the contract in May and filled by Detective Joe Zerwas. Statistics were provided on the different types of crimes focusing on distracted and impaired drivers, opioid abuse, human trafficking, and other internet crimes. The Sheriff's office now has a Community Engagement Unit, and several members of the department had recently attended several National Night Out events in Hugo. Starry thanked the Council for their cooperation and continued support. Update from Washington County Commissioner Fran Miron Commission Miron was in attendance and provided an update on activities at Washington County. He stated that Sheriff Starry has full support of the Board and the transition was seamless. Miron talked about the road work within the County and explained the Board was going through the budget process and dealing with additional mandates that are not sufficiently funded. The Washington County Board will have their first hearing Tuesday, August 8, 2017 on the budget process. Seizure Smart Community — Michelle Maxwell from the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota Michelle Maxwell from the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota provided information on the organization and shared with Council how the City of Hugo could become a Seizure Smart Community. The foundation focuses on education, connecting and empowering those with seizures, and they partner with cities to provide resources and support for the public. Michelle talked about the draft Seizure Smart work plan and stressed the importance of education. They are currently working with 22 other communities across the state and eastern North Dakota but have not done a lot within the metro area. She asked for Council's support in moving forward.