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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for July 20,2015 Page 6 of 7 Washington County Snecial Event Policy-Haas Haas added this to the agenda to talk about the recent Senior Games bike race that took place along CSAH 57 stating that neighbors were upset about the closing of the road and the privatizing of a public road for this use. There was also another biking group doing time trials on 157t last Saturday. Haas stated that these rural roads aren't wide enough,and other roads are better suited. He said he also felt there needs to be enforcement on the responsibilities of the bikers. Mayor Weidt briefly discussed the Tour de Hugo bike ride that the City was sponsoring, and said that bikers do have some rights to use the roads,but there needs to be a bigger shoulder. The Council generally agreed that Washington County needed to be more involved and meet with bike clubs to look for other alternatives. City Administrator Bryan Bear stated that staff has been in contact with the permitting authority at Washington County,and was informed that a workshop is being scheduled with the County Board. Staff will provide the Council with details when available. Irish Avenue Park-Haas Haas added this to the agenda in response to resident complaints in the Irish Avenue Park area regarding an electronic car racing track being constructed at the Park. Haas asked that staff take a step back and reengage the neighborhood on what is going to happen at the park. City Administrator Bryan Bear stated that staff will be sending a letter to residents inviting them to the August Parks Commission meeting to discuss Irish Avenue Park. Farm-City Fun Day on Sunday.July 26.2015 City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council that the Miron family and Washington-Ramsey Farm Bureau will host a Farm-City Fun Day at the Miron Century Family Farm, 15250 Homestead Avenue North,on Sunday,July 26,2015 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. This is a family friendly event. Donation will be accepted to support scholarships for agriculture students.The event is open to the public. Petryk made motion, Klein seconded,to schedule a meeting to attend the Farm-City Fun Day on Sunday,July 26, 2015. Ayes. Haas, Klein, Petryk,Weidt Abstain: Miron Motion carried. Washington County Library Forum on Thursday.July 30.2015 City Administrator Bryan Bear informed Council that Washington County will be holding a community forum on Thursday,July 30,2015 from 7-9 p.m. at the Forest Lake Service Center as part of a strategic planning series focused on the future of the Washington County Library system.