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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for January 7, 2013 Page 8 of 12 Klein made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the successful completion of the six-month review period for Fire Chief Kevin Colvard. Ayes: Klein, Petryk, Weidt Abstain: Bronk Motion carried. Approve Relocation of Driver Feedback Signs on Ethan Avenue At its November 5, 2012 meeting, Council discussed the driver feedback signs installed as part of the South Ethan Avenue project based on comments and questions raised by a property owner in the area. Based on the discussion, the City Council directed staff to evaluate the current location of the signs and determine whether or not they are in the most effective location or if any of the signs should be relocated to maximize their effectiveness. Public Works Director Scott Anderson and Senior Engineering Technician Steve Duff reviewed the sign locations and prepared a report which is included in the Council packet. City staff recommended that the Council approve the relocation of two of the four signs as outlined in the report. Council Member Petryk removed this from the Consent Agenda at the request of resident Dee Davis, who was present. Council Member Petryk and resident Rick Gwynn talked about working with Public Works Director Scott Anderson on determining the best location for the signs. Petryk explained that these signs were installed to control speed issues when improvements were made to Ethan Avenue. City Engineer Jay Kennedy provided details on the new proposed locations. Denise Davis, 7580 250th Street, Forest Lake, stated one of the signs was located in front of property she owns in Hugo, and she really appreciated that staff recommended it be moved. She also stated that she was never invited to be a part of the sign agreement. She said that she wanted to be sure notices were sent to her on anything involving her property. Petryk made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the relocation of two of the four speed signs located along Ethan and Everton Avenue. Ayes: Klein, Petryk, Bronk, Weidt Nays: None Motion carried. Public Hearing on Renewal of Home Occupation Interim Use Permit for Terry Luedeke for Auto Repair Business Terry Luedeke requested renewal of his Interim Use Permit (IUP) for a home occupation for a motor vehicle repair business on his property located at 17627 Henna Avenue North. The permit is the same IUP that was renewed and approved on July 16, 2012, and no changes were proposed to be made to the IUP. Planner Rachel Juba provided background to the Council indicating that staff found that all the criteria for approval of the renewal have been met; Mr. Luedeke has done a good job meeting the performance standards of the ordinance and complying with all the conditions outlined in the IUP. Staff recommended the City Council approve the renewal of the home occupation IUP for the duration of one year with continued review by staff on the impacts to the surrounding properties.