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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for July 20,2015 Page 5of7 to award the bid on this project,or possibly lose some funding. Staff is reaching out to MnDOT, DNR,RCWD,and Bald Eagle Lakeowners' Association for additional funding. Staff will provide Council an update at the August 3, 2015 Council meeting. Update on the Water Summit on Thursday.July 16.2015 City Administrator Bryan Bear provided an update on the Water Summit held Thursday,July 16, 2015 at City Hall,which included a BBQ dinner provided by the City of Hugo. Bryan stated there was good representation of the cities at the meeting as well as the RCWD,DNR,Met Council, and local legislators. The group reviewed recent legislation and received updates from Met Council staff on their vision for regional water in the metro area, the master water supply plan,water reuse and conservation,and grant information that they will be supplying to the cities. An update was provided on the WBL settlement agreement,and the DNR talked about the GWMA plan that they expect to initiate by the end of the summer. The was consensus among the group for meetings to continue and for formalizing of the group. Council agreed it was a good idea to get together with other cities. Formalizing as a coalition would be a valuable tool. Staff will prepare a draft Joint Powers Agreement for consideration at the next Water Summit. Update on July 18.2015 Storm Damage and a Thank You to Staff City Administrator Bryan Bear added this to the agenda to update the Council on Hugo's response to the storm that came through the City on July 18t•during the overnight hours, resulting in severe tree damage. City crews began removing brush on Saturday to clear roads, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure and city owned property will continue this week. The City has initiated a City-wide storm debris pickup. Public works and contracting crews will be picking up brush that is placed next to the curb. This should be done before Sunday night for final cleanup on Monday. More information is available on the City's website. The Council discussed how to best inform the residents. Bryan explained that staff has been in the neighborhoods relaying this message,and the information was being spread through social media. The Citizen's Editor Deb Neutkens was in the audience and stated she would put something in the next issue coming out on Thursday. Staff will also issue a Code Red alert. Council Member Petryk added an item to the agenda to thank staff for their cleanup efforts. She stated that citizens did notice that City staff,Council,and the Fire Department were immediately out to help.The decision was made quickly to help with brush cleanup, and it was very much appreciated by residents. Yellow Ribbon Network Update Council Members Chuck Haas and Phil Klein provided an update on the City of Hugo's Yellow Ribbon Network activities. The YRN responded to a request for assistance to help clean up a site at the Big Marine Vets Camp.They are also responding to a request for playground equipment. Mike DeVine from DeVine Plumbing will be the sponsor for the next Hamburger Night. Council Member Haas provided an update on the upcoming Pheasant Hunt.