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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for February 5,2018 Page 9 of 10 Miron agreed saying it would be easier to turn it over to the County, but it may not be the right thing to do. Haas agreed the City should keep its own assessor. He stated that when imposing regulations and rules on the public, it is best to have accountability at the local level. The city can play a valuable part in mitigating the effects of the County and State. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to direct staff to negotiate an agreement with Chase Peloquin for Council approval. All Ayes. Motion carried. Update on Yellow Ribbon Network Council Member Chuck Haas and Phil Klein reported to Council on the Yellow Ribbon Network activities held recently. The YRN fulfilled a request from a Gold Star Mother for a donation to the MN Fallen Hero Children's Educational Foundation. They also helped fund car repairs for a Gold Star Family in White Bear Lake. Financial help was provided to the family of an MN National Guard member who had been in an accident. Household repairs were provided to a disabled veteran and the YRN was able to connect him with the MN Disabled Veterans Association. They raised donations for a stationary bike for a veteran recovering from knee surgery. He thanked the Benevity Community Impact Fund for their $191 donation and Xcel Energy for their $300 raised as part of their Dollars for Doing program. Girl Scouts are lining up cookie donations for care packages, and the YRN also received donations from the Ramsey County Sheriff s Office. The Bald Eagle Sportsmen Association will be the February Burger Night Sponsor. Cancel Second Meeting in February Due to President's Day Holiday Annually, the President's Day Holiday falls on the same day as the second Council meeting in February and would need to be rescheduled. City Administrator Bryan Bear stated that staff did not anticipate any items for a second meeting in February and recommended Council cancel their meeting on February 19, 2018. Miron made motion, Klein seconded, to cancel the meeting on February 19, 2018, due to the Presidents Day Holiday. All Ayes. Motion carried. Comprehensive Plan Open House on Monday,February 26, 2018 City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council of the Comprehensive Plan Open House on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 7 p.m. The Open House will be held in the Council Chambers at Hugo City Hall. HBA Business Breakfast/Mayor State of the City Address on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council that the Hugo Area Business Association will hold a Business Networking Breakfast at the Blue Heron Grill on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, from 7:30-9:00 a.m. Mayor Weidt will deliver the State of the City Address.