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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for April 16, 2012 Page 3 of 7 transmission lines and 34.5kV for the distribution lines. Staff has met with Xcel Energy Inc. on this project to discuss the installation of the project. Staff is comfortable with the installation of the overhead lines as Xcel Energy Inc. has proposed. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the installation to rebuild and replace the overhead transmission and distribution lines. Xcel Energy's Community Relations Manager John Wertish briefly addressed the Council explaining the project, stating that no interruptions to service were expected. Approve Six-month Performance Review for Public Works Lead Worker Mike Loeffler At its October 17, 2011 meeting, the County approved Mike Loeffler as the Public Works Lead Worker to replace Public Works Worker Tom Smith, who resigned from the position. The six- month probationary period is ending at this time. Mike has worked in the Hugo Public Works Department since August, 2002. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the six-month performance review for Public Works Lead Worker Mike Loeffler. Approve Replacement of Public Works Truck #106-02 Included in the City's 2012 Budget is funding for the purchase of 3/4 ton pickup truck to replace the Department's aging 2002 Chevrolet 2500. The current Chevrolet has served the City well over the past 10 years. Recently, the truck has had several repairs made to it. This truck is used each and every day. To continue to use this truck at the current level, the City can expect the repairs to increase in frequency and severity, which adds support to the City's 10 year replacement practice. Adoption of the Consent Agenda authorized the purchase of the 3/4 ton Chevrolet from Polar Chevrolet through the State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Venture for a price of $25,405.20 plus tax and licensing. Approve Resignation of Mike Granger from the EDA and Appointment of Frank Puleo At its February 22, 2011 meeting, the Council approved a one-year leave of absence for EDA Commissioner Mike Granger and appointed Frank Puleo to serve as interim member in his place. Mike Granger has since indicated he is not interested in serving again at this time but may be interested in serving on the EDA again in the future. Frank Puleo has agreed to serve the remainder of Mike Granger's term. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the resignation of Mike Granger and appointed Frank Puleo to continue serving on the EDA for the remainder of Mike Granger's term, which expires December 31, 2015. Request Approval of Claim on Trustee for Generation Acres Letter of Credit City Attorney Dave Snyder has been working to collect on a letter of credit for Generation Acres Development, which was financed by Lakeland Construction Finance. Lakeland Construction failed in 2008, and the Receiver, who is in charge with collecting Lakeland's assets, is offering a proposal to creditors based upon the amount of assets available to end this matter. The property has since been purchased by Joel and John Schwieters, who will assume maintenance of the site and intend to complete the development at some time in the future. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved a resolution of the claim against the trustee of the issuer of the letter of credit for the Generation Acres development to reimburse City's costs and furnish a Development Agreement to the substitute developer.