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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for November 21, 2011 Page 3 of 5 discussed the appointment of Rick Gwynn as the new chair of the Planning Commission. The Council publicly thanks both Rick Gwynn and Bronwen Kleissler for their interest in serving as the chair. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved appointment of Rick Gwynn as the new chair of the Planning Commission. Approve Sale of Damaged 2008 Ford F550 Truck In September 2011, the Public Works Department's 2008 F550 dump truck was involved in an accident and was totaled by the insurance company. The City was given the option to purchase the truck back for $6,000. At its October 17, 2011 meeting, the Council authorized Hugo City staff to advertise for sealed bids for the sale of the 2008 Ford F550 one ton truck. Public Works Director Scott Anderson received seven bids with the high bid being $9,600. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the sale of the one ton 2008 Ford F550 truck to Southwind Landscaping for the amount of $9,600. Approve Re -appointment of David K. Snyder as City Attorney with the Law Offices of Johnson and Turner, P.A. City staff has received a letter from the Eckberg Lammers firm indicating that City Attorney David Snyder has decided to leave Eckberg Lammers and will join Johnson and Turner, P.A. and operate out of their Forest Lake office. The City has a right to choose between retaining the services of Mr. Snyder under his new firm, or keeping with the Eckberg Lammers firm, in which case the City would be assigned a new attorney after the first of the year. After receiving the letter, City staff contacted Mr. Snyder who has confirmed that he is willing to continue to provide a similar level of service at the same rates. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the reappointment of David K. Snyder as City Attorney with the law offices of Johnson and Turner, P.A, and instructed that all files be transferred to him. Approve Lions Park Master Plan Development Guidelines Parks Planner Shayla Syverson explained to Council a public workshop on the development of Lions Park was held on September 27, 2011 where a visual preference survey was conducted. Participants were asked to rank fifty different images, which included a variety of park uses and features. Another workshop was held on October 18, 2011 where residents discussed goals and guidelines for future development. At their November 9, 2011 meeting, the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission discussed the Lions Park Master Plan Development Guidelines and recommended approval to the Council. The Council generally liked the plan which includes guidelines to ensure the park is safe and functional, emphasizes Hugo's country charm and character through design, offers unique recreational facilities and attractions, and builds community spirit by providing a place for events. Weidt made motion, Petryk seconded to direct staff to develop cost estimates and designs for the park.