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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for April 6,2015 Page 2 of 10 Interim Superintendent Tom Nelson was at the meeting to present the bond referendum. He reviewed the academic opportunities they were looking to achieve with this bond by allowing them to build a new elementary school and expand and improve the other schools. This would allow the ninth graders to move to the high school,the sixth graders to the middle schools and add preschool to the elementary schools. He explained that with the Districts current debt, taxpayers would see a reduction in the next few years. With approval of the bond,the District would hold outstanding debt at the same level and maintain the tax rate as today through the year 2028. Haas stated that he is the Council representative in the Stillwater School District and would be pleased to support the referendum. Arts Garden—Jill Whitney Birk Arts Garden works as a non-profit arts organization that offers arts experiences and community arts events for people of all ages. Art Garden has been using the City's community rooms for approximately the last four years and has put on several performances. Jill explained they were founded in 2012. Arts Garden is not currently not a full-fledged non- profit but is supported by Springboard for the arts,and everything is funneled through them. Arts Garden has put on seven productions and are working on their eighth. The performances are very well attended. Arts Garden focuses on intergenerational experiences at all skill levels and a variety in arts that fit into people's busy lifestyles. They are looking to raise funds and collaborate with Hugo on more projects. The Council talked about opportunities to collaborate with the City and the Lions Club,and stated their appreciation for providing the arts to the community. Jill informed Council she has a website, www.Artsgarden.org, if people want more information. Weidt made motion, Haas seconded, to direct staff to continue to work with them and support their growth in the community. All Ayes. Motion carried. Kidz n' Biz—Hugo Area Business Association Member Cindy Petty The Hugo Area Business Association will hold their annual Kidz n' Biz event on Saturday,April 25, 2015 at Oneka Elementary School. HBA member Cindy Petty talked about a few changes planned for this year and explained that it was an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase their businesses. Residents have the opportunity to learn more about area business while children enjoy games,activities, food,and prizes. In the past,the City has donated$750 to the HBA to be used towards the Kidz n' Biz Event. Miron made motion, Klein seconded,to donate$750 to the HBA for the Kidz n' Biz Festival. All Ayes. Motion carried.