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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for April 20,2015 Page 7 of 8 Gateway Elements Subcommittee Appointments One of the 2015 goals of the City Council is to evaluate criteria for entry monuments into the City. During City Commission meetings,there have been discussions and interest in installing entry monument signs,gateway elements in downtown, and park entry features. Planner Rachel Juba explained that the committee will likely discuss features such as entry monuments,City Hall signage,park benches and signage, intersection beautification,downtown features, and other community design elements. The subcommittee will likely assist in design,evaluate locations,and gather cost estimates. Recommendations will be made to the Parks Commission, Economic Development Authority,Planning Commission, and City Council. Rachel suggested the subcommittee have a representative from each Commission/Council and meet over the next several months. Haas made motion, Petryk seconded,to direct staff to form the Gateway Elements Subcommittee with Council Member Klein to serve on it. All Ayes. Motion carried. Update on the Yellow Ribbon Network Council Members Chuck Haas and Phil Klein updated the Council on the activities of the Yellow Ribbon Network to date.The Hugo YRN was asked to be the charity for the Lino Lake Rotary Gala Event.The Rotary will be presenting a check to the YRN. Lino Lakes is also working on becoming a YRN city. Haas thanked everyone who helped with the April 11th packing event. The benefit for Brent Huberty was a huge success. Hamburger night this Wednesday will be sponsored by the White Bear Lake firefighter's special team. Spring Cleanup on April 25.2015 City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council that the City will hold its annual Spring Cleanup event on Saturday,April 25,2015 at the Hugo Public Works Department from 8 a.m. to noon. Kidz n' Biz on April 25.2015 City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council that the Annual Kidz n'Biz Fest will take place on Saturday,April 25, 2015 at the Oneka Elementary School from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hardwood Creek Open House on May 14.2015 Last fall,Washington County completed the extension of the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail from 145th Street to 140th Street. City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council that a grand opening/ribbon cutting for the extension of the trail will be held Thursday,May 14 at 5:00 pm. Staff will inform Council of the exact meeting place on the trail when it becomes known.