HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.05.29 CC Minutes - Emergency Press ConferenceMINUTES FOR THE MAY 29, 2008 PRESS CONFERENCE MEETING, HUGO
CITY HALL, 3:OOPM
Present: Acting Mayor Becky Petryk, Council Members Chuck Haas and Frank Puleo,
City Administrator Mike Ericson, Community Development Director Bryan Bear, Fire
Chief Jim Compton, Nate Ehalt, and media personnel
Absent: Mayor Fran Miron, Council Member Mike Granger
Council member Becky Petryk talked about the assessed damage for the homes and that
the City and County assessors have been in the field inventorying the damage. The
estimated damage and personal property loss is expected to be around twenty-five
million.
Donations in the form of money continue to be accepted at US Bank and Lake Area
Bank. The funds will go towards the rebuilding effort in Hugo. The current food shelf
and donation location is in the Hugo Fire Hall but will be moved to Schwieters
warehouse directly south of the Fire Hall. It will be open daily and this Saturday and
Sunday for residents.
One dog has been found and 5-7 other pets have not yet been accounted for.
Fire Chief Jim Compton took questions from the media.
Council Member Haas made motion, Puleo seconded to adjourn at 3:45p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael A. Ericson
City Administrator