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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for March 17, 2014 Page 2 of 5 Approve Annual Performance Review for Finance Director Ron Otkin Ron Otkin was hired as the City's Finance Director on April 3, 1989. For the past 25 years, Ron has conducted duties related to the City's Finance Department which includes the annual preparation of the City's budget as well as financing of public improvement projects and accounts payable and accounts receivable. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review for Finance Director Ron Otkin. Approve Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit for the Tanya Fox Benefit The Hugo American Legion Post Auxiliary applied for a Lawful Gambling Exempt permit to conduct raffles at a benefit to be held for Tanya Fox, who is suffering from Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. The benefit will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Hugo American Legion from noon to 8 p.m. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit for the Tanya Fox Benefit. Approve Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding Water Supply The Washington County Municipal Water Coalition (WCMWC) was formed to serve as a forum for sharing information and discussing issues facing cities in regard to supplying sufficient and potable water to their communities to meet their current needs and projected growth while protecting surface water features. An Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding Water Supply has been drafted for the purpose of committing 13 Washington County cities to collaborate and share information, as well as work together on state and regional policy matters. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the IGA Regarding Water Supply, subject to review by the City Attorney. Discussion on 165t1 Street Improvement Project At the February 3, 2014 Council meeting, staff held a public hearing to consider improvements to 1651h Street and Ingersoll Avenue. The Council also held neighborhood meetings on November 14, 2013 and on February 24, 2014 to gather public input on the project. At its March 3, 2014 meeting, Council approved a resolution for a speed study to be done on 1651h Street and directed staff to notify the residents that the project will be discussed again at this Council meeting on March 17th. Staff provided Council a resolution ordering the improvement and the preparation of plans and specs for the project. City Engineer Jay Kennedy provided the background and explained the proposed improvements. Staff was not recommending to realign 165th Street/Ingersoll Avenue intersection due to traffic data and resident feedback. Also not recommended with the project was the widening of the roadway for non -motorized uses due to the additional cost and previous discussions. The Council expressed appreciation for all those who provided their input on the project. Klein made motion, Bronk seconded, to approve RESOLUTION 2014-10 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED 165TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Ayes: Haas, Klein, Petryk, Bronk, Weidt Nays: None Motion carried.