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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for June 3, 2013 Page 4 of 6 $14,800 for over sizing of the watermain, and the remainder would be assessed according to the recently adopted policy. Kennedy explained how this project met the policy and he explained the conditions of the Assessment Agreement. Properties would be assessed over a five year period, and a letter of credit would be required for 60% of the assessed amount. Assessments would be payable if the lot is subdivided, developed or sold, and according to the agreement, the two lots to be assessed would be Outlot B, Frenchman Place 1St Addition and Outlot B, Frenchman Place 2nd Addition. Council Member Haas questioned why the church property was not being assessed, and whether the City would be setting a precedence by not assessing it. City Engineer Jay Kennedy explained that it is based on a stipulation on a preceding Development Agreement for the plat, and Assistant City Attorney said approval of the Assessment Agreement would not be setting precedence. Petryk made motion, Klein seconded, to approve RESOLUTION 2013 - 21 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR THE ROSEMARY WAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, with the amended assessment amount to be $1,506,170 and subject to review and minor revisions by the City Attorney. Ayes: Klein, Haas, Petryk, Bronk, Weidt Nays: None Motion carried. Introduction of New EDA Commissioner Mike Gallivan Mike Gallivan was in the audience, and Mayor Weidt introduced him to the Council. The Council congratulated Mike on his appointment to the Economic Development Authority (EDA). Schedule Strategic Planning for Fire Department Leadership Group Council Member Bronk added this item to the agenda. He requested a meeting be set with the Hugo Fire Department leadership team to discuss strategic planning. This was discussed by the Council, and they concluded it was best to wait until late summer/early fall. This would allow the new leadership team an opportunity to become established. Petryk made motion, Klein seconded, to direct staff to work with the Fire Department on scheduling a meeting for fall, 2013. All Ayes. Motion carried. Yellow Ribbon Network Update Council Member Chuck Haas and Phil Klein provided Council an update on the City of Hugo's Yellow Ribbon Network activities. The YRN held a retirement parry for MNNG Specialist Jean Clancy, who had recently been diagnosed with ALS. Hamburger Night is Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Haas thanked Sam's Club and Xcel employees who volunteer and donate to the charity. A check from a local business will be presented at the next Council meeting.