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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for February 5, 2018 <br />Page 2 of 10 <br />Introduction of Washington County Deputy Corey LaPlante <br />Hugo Deputy Kevin Jadwinski was moved to general patrol with the canine unit of the Washington <br />County Sheriff's Office and taking his place as a Hugo deputy is Deputy Corey LaPlante. Sheriff <br />Dan Starry introduced LaPlante to the Council. LaPlante recently worked the Super Bowl event at the <br />US Banks Stadium, and staff presented a photo of him with talk show host Jimmy Fallon. Sheriff <br />Starry gave an update on activities at the Sheriff's Office saying human sex trafficking and the opioid <br />crisis was keeping the department busy. <br />Parks Commission Annual Report <br />Parks Planner Shayla Denaway presented the 2017 Parks Commission Annual Report. She began <br />by reviewing the goals from 2017. She talked about the kiosk installed by Washington County <br />on the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail and trails and sidewalk that had been constructed in the <br />Clearwater Cove development. Extensive work had been done on the Comprehensive Plan and a <br />$1,500 grant was received for an enhanced park and trails map that went out to all residents. <br />Activities of the Parks Commission included review of Adelaide landing, Creekside Heights, and <br />the Leroux property. Other projects included construction of the Clearwater Cove park shelter, <br />pollinator project with Washington County Pheasants Forever, resolution of complaints at the <br />park on Goodview Avenue by clear cutting and mowing, and new patios at Victor square and <br />Diamond Square. The Commission had completed a review of all neighborhood parks. The <br />majority of them are over ten years old, and discussions have been started on necessary <br />maintenance and replacement of equipment. She talked about Clearwater Creek Preserve and the <br />inability to maintain the trail there due to water. Resides dents are wanting the trail improved. <br />She talked about the work done by Intern Sarah Rumpee to provide ideas for park and gateway <br />improvements. Shayla explained the recreational programs in 2017 included three movie nights, <br />Kidz `n Biz with the Hugo Area Business Association, and Park Play Days partnered with the <br />Forest Lake YMCA. She talked about the 9th Annual Tour de Hugo where there were over 400 <br />riders, over $10,000 collected in sponsorships, and $8,000 raised for Hugo parks and trails. <br />Shayla concluded by saying they look forward to continuing the partnerships. <br />Approval of the Consent Agenda <br />Klein made motion, Miron seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda items: <br />1. Approval of Claims <br />2. Approve Resignation of Fire Fighter Dan Determan <br />3. Approve Resignation of Planning Commissioner Ron McRoberts <br />4. Approve Spring and Fall Cleanup Dates for April 21 and October 6, 2018 <br />5. Approve Off -Site Gambling for Bayport Legion to Conduct Bingo at Hugo Legion <br />6. Approve Advertisement of Bids for the 2018 Dust Control Project <br />7. Approve Advertisement for Bids for the Fire Hall Roof and Mechanical Equipment <br />8. Approve Penalty for Liquor Violation at MGM Wine & Spirits <br />9. Approve Advertisement for Community Development Intern <br />