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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for August 17,2015 <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br /> Bryan informed the Council that staff had met earlier in the day with the Washington County <br /> Sheriff's Department to talk about concerns at the park. Sergeant Wayne Johnson said he <br /> researched the complaints and found there were not many issues besides some noise complaints. <br /> There were a couple of instances where juveniles were asked to leave. <br /> Haas stated he was in attendance at the meeting and has also talked to the deputies who have <br /> responded to calls. Haas said he found that response times to the calls were quick,and he is <br /> confident that it is being acceptably monitored. Hass had also checked into alleged hunting <br /> violations and found that nothing has been brought to the attention of the MN DNR regarding <br /> game violations. These concerns are separate from the electronic car track issue. Haas stated that <br /> there may be other spots better suited for the car track. The Council generally agreed, stating that <br /> if it is an amenity to the residents,there are options. <br /> Chad Hanson, 14195 Irish Avenue,said his main concerns that it is an individual outside the City <br /> who started the track, and stated that the small cars are not terribly loud. Hanson said he felt this <br /> would not be a great place if it is used all the time since there are no regulations, and he <br /> suggested there should be. He stated that the cars are not really the problem,but the process was <br /> not followed and there were other concerns at the park. People are driving in the ditch, and he <br /> suggested having gates at the entrance that can be shut after hours. He had also heard there was <br /> deer poached at the park. <br /> Larry Hanson, 14355 Irish Avenue North, lives across from the park. Hanson said police <br /> scanners were alerting the kids when calls were made to the Sheriff's Department,and there is an <br /> ineffectual attempt to regulate what's going on there. The electronic track is just a start for more <br /> problems since there is no control or lighting. There are two spots at Hanifl Fields that would be <br /> better suited,and he did not think the race track is an appropriate use of the park. <br /> City Administrator Bryan Bear stated that he would pass all comments on to the Parks <br /> Commission. <br /> The Council agreed with the Parks Commission's intent to monitor the use of the track and <br /> evaluate it next year. If it is an amenity to the residents,there are options. <br /> Yellow Ribbon Network Update <br /> Council Member Haas and Klein reported to Council on the Yellow Ribbon Network activities <br /> held recently. The YRN responded to a request to repair playground equipment. Haas talked <br /> about the support from the Family Readiness Group on the packaging events and the high cost of <br /> mailing items, suggesting buying and send PX cards to troops that are employed at a base. Xcel <br /> energy is the burger night sponsor this month.The Suicide Awareness Group is having a run and <br /> they are looking for support on September 16t. <br /> Hugo Area Business Association Networking Meeting on Thursday.August 20.2015 <br /> City Administrator Bryan Bear reminded Council of the Hugo Area Business Association <br /> networking meeting on Thursday,August 20,2015.The meeting will take place on the St.Croix <br /> Paddle Boats departing from downtown Stillwater at 6 p.m. <br />