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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009.06.20 CC Minutes - Yellow Ribbon WorkshopMEETING MINUTES CITYOF HUGO BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON TRAINING EVENT JUNE 229 2009 AT 7:00 P.M. HUGO CITY HALL Present: Haas, Klein, Petryk, Weidt Absent: Miron Others present: City Administrator Mike Ericson, National Guard At its May 18, 2009, the Hugo City Council adopted a resolution supporting the Yellow Ribbon Network of Washington County. The Yellow Ribbon Network is a way for schools, local units of government, law enforcement, social services and volunteer organizations to be more responsive to the special needs of military families during deployment. Councilmember Chuck Hass was instrumental in organizing this workshop which was attended by approximately 30 residents and community leaders. The National Guard was present to talk about programs to train and raise awareness of staff, communities, and organizations. The group broke into four subcommittees to discuss issues in more depth. This organized start will be an ongoing community effort. Weidt made motion, Klein seconded, to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. All Ayes. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Michael A. Ericson City Administrator