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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. Staff recommends Council approve the Special Event Permit for the Snow Drag on February 28, 2026, subject to the condition in the memo. G.10 Approve Temporary Liquor License for Hugo American Legion for Snow Drag Races on Egg Lake February 28, 2026 The Hugo American Legion has applied for a Temporary Liquor License for February 28, 2026, to serve alcohol at the Snow Drag Races. Sales would take place in a beer tent. Those entering the tent would be carded and wristbands would be issued to those 21+ years of age. The legion has submitted a completed application, fee, and liquor liability insurance for the event. Staff recommends Council approve the Temporary Liquor License for the Hugo American Legion for the Snow Drag Races on February 28, 2026. G.10 Approve Donation to the Hugo Fire Department from the Hugo American Legion The Hugo American Legion has requested to donate $1,000 to the Hugo Fire Department from pull-tab proceeds for equipment and training. All donations to the Fire Department must be approved by the Council. Staff recommends Council approve the donation of $1,000 to the Hugo Fire Department. I.1 Frenchman Village Concept Plan Maplewood Development is requesting review and comments on a sketch plan for the properties generally located in the area south of Frenchman Road/CSAH 8 and west of Highway 61. The property totals approximately 97 acres and the sketch plan shows single family homes (140 units), townhomes (150 units) and various commercial businesses (95,000 square feet). The portion of the property at the southwest corner of Highway 61 and CSAH 8/Frenchman Road is guided by the downtown plan and design guidelines. The sketch plan also shows a 4-acre public park and off-street trails, as well as a private club house and pool for the neighborhood. The applicant is proposing land use changes for the development. The EDA, Parks Commission, and Planning Commission have reviewed and provided comments on the sketch plan. Staff recommends the City Council review and provide comments to the applicant on the sketch plan. M.1 Schedule HBA State of the City Breakfast on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 The Council has been invited to attend the annual State of the City breakfast sponsored by the Hugo Area Business Association. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Blue Heron Grill from 7:30 – 9 a.m. Staff recommends Council schedule a meeting if they wish to attend. M.2 Cancel February 16, 2026, Council Meeting Due to Presidents Day Holiday The second regular meeting of the Council in February falls on the Presidents Day Holiday on February 16, 2026. Staff has no agenda items and recommends Council cancel the February 16 meeting.