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Council Meeting Minutes for February 2, 2026 Page 5 of 8 Approve Emergency Service Agreement with the City of Lexington Fire Department City of Lexington Fire Department and the City of Hugo Fire Department had recommended an emergency service agreement to make equipment, personnel and other resources available to both departments. Whenever, in the opinion of the requesting official, there is a need for assistance from the other party, the requesting official may call upon the responding official to furnish assistance. No charges will be levied for assistance unless it continues for more than 12 hours. Time beyond 12 hours will be billed by the responding department according to the rate schedule as established by the Capital City Mutual Aid Association. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Emergency Service Agreement with the City of Lexington. Approve Advertisement for Public Works Summer Seasonal Employees Staff had requested authorization to advertise and hire a total of seven seasonal employees for the Public Works Department. In the 2026 General Fund Budget, Council approved the seasonal positions. Seasonal Public Works Employees assist with mowing, garbage/litter removal, park maintenance, boulevard and general Public Works maintenance. Money has been budgeted in the 2026 General Fund Budget for these positions. These positions will not exceed 40 hours per week. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the advertisement for Public Works Summer Seasonal workers. Approve Polling Place Accessibility Grant Program Agreement for Automatic Doors at Fire Hall The City has received Polling Place Accessibility Grant funds from the MN Secretary of State office for elections. This would put automatic/electronic door openers on exterior doors for public use at the Hugo Fire Hall where elections are held. The total amount of the project is $15,966.77. The grant will cover $7,876.28 of the costs and the remainer will come from the Building Maintenance Fund. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Polling Place Accessibility Grant Agreement and the installation of automatic/electronic door openers at the Hugo Fire Hall. Approve Special Event Permit for the Hugo American Legion for Snow Drag Races on Egg Lake The Hugo American Legion had applied for a Special Event Permit to hold a one-day snowmobile racing event on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The American Legion is partnering with the Hugo Knight Riders Snowmobile Club and the Minnesota Snow Drag Tour, which has experience hosting similar events throughout Minnesota. This year, the Minnesota Snow Drag Tour has six events scheduled, including the Hugo American Legion Shootout. The event requires City Council approval of a Special Event Permit due to an estimated attendance of 750 people throughout the day on Saturday, the use of City-owned property along Egg Lake, the use of amplified sound, and the sale of alcohol. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Special Event Permit for the Snow Drag on February 28, 2026, subject to the condition in the memo.