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Council Meeting Minutes for March 16, 2026 Page 4 of 7 Approve Lawful Gambling Permit to Conduct Excluded Bingo for Chain of Lakes Rotary Event on April 18, 2026 The Chain of Lakes Rotary had applied for a Lawful Gambling Permit to hold Bingo at their event on April 18 at the Peder Pederson Pavilion. Gambling permits are issued by the State after being approved by the City Council. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Lawful Gambling application for the Chain of Lakes Rotary to conduct excluded bingo on April 18, 2026. Approve Temporary Liquor License for Chain of Lakes Rotary Event on April 18, 2026 The Chain of Lakes Rotary had applied for a Temporary Liquor License to serve alcohol at their event on April 18 at the Peder Pederson Pavilion. Temporary licenses are issued by the State after being approved by the City Council. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Temporary Liquor License for the Chain of Lakes Rotary to serve alcohol at their event on April 18, 2026. Update and Approval of Resolution Supporting the Glacial Hills Regional Trail At the meeting of February 18, 2026, the Parks Commission recommended support of the Glacial Hills Regional Trail Long Range Plan. Washington County staff members were in attendance to present the final plan and review the planning process which included extensive public engagement including two open houses in Hugo (November 16, 2023, and July 29, 2024). City staff participated in the technical advisory committee, and the GHRT plan aligns with the City of Hugo plans. The Parks Commission had recommended approval of a resolution and letter of support for the Glacial Hills Regional Trail Long Range Plan. Washington County Commissioner Fran Miron began by expressing appreciation for the communities being involved in the process. He explained that the long-range plan is the first step in developing the overall vision for the trail. Andrea Rehm, a planner with Washington County Public Works, provided an overview of the planning project. She explained that the proposed regional trail is intended to serve a broad regional area and connect regional destinations. Local trails will feed into the regional trail, which is envisioned as a 10-foot-wide paved trail with a 10-foot buffer from vehicle traffic. Amenities are also planned along the corridor. Andrea talked about how a long-range plan is important for eligibility for grant funding from the State and Met Council. Andrea focused on the Glacial Hills corridor east-west arterial trail in northern Washington County saying it is a priority in the County’s bike and pedestrian plan. Planning began in spring 2023, and the County developed a set of project goals to guide the process and evaluate route options. Stakeholder engagement has included community events, open houses that included online engagement, and other outreach. Key messages from the public have emphasized a preference for off-road trail segments, strong connections to other trails, trail loops, and rest areas.