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G.5 Approve Contract with Northeast Youth and Family Services for 2026 Over the past several years, the City has entered into an agreement with Northeast Youth and Family Services to support programs for Hugo families related to counseling, intervention, and enrichment. Through this agreement, the City sponsored NYFS by providing financial support. In the 2026 budget, Council approved $18,094 in funding for their youth diversion services. Staff recommends Council approve the agreement with Northeast Youth and Family Services. G.6 Approve Emergency Service Agreement with the City of Lexington Fire Department To provide the best possible emergency services and automatic response to reported structure and building fires for residents, the City of Lexington Fire Department and the City of Hugo Fire Department recommend 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. Staff recommends Council approve the Emergency Service Agreement with the City of Lexington. G.7 Approve Advertisement for Public Works Summer Seasonal Employees Staff is requesting 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. Staff recommends City Council approval to advertise for Public Works Summer Seasonal workers. G.8 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. Staff recommends Council approve the Polling Place Accessibility Grant Agreement and the installation of automatic/electronic door openers at the Hugo Fire Hall. G.9 Approve Special Event Permit for the Hugo American Legion for Snow Drag Races on Egg Lake The Hugo American Legion has 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