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Hugo City Council Minutes for January 4, 2010 Page 7 of 8 support to the owners, Cathy Anderson and son Mike, who where faced with the decision of what to do next. The Mayor reported that he, Councilmember Tom Weidt, and City staff met with the Andersons earlier on this day to help address their concerns. The Council thanked the Fire Department for the great job in controlling the scene and handling the fire. Fire Chief expressed thanks to Xcel Energy, the Public Works Department, and Wise Guys Pizza who provided pizzas for the firefighters. Update on Washington County Library Kiosk At its January 5, 2009 meeting, Council listened to a presentation by Washington County Library Director Pat Conley on the installation of a library kiosk at Hugo Hall to be funded by a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant. Staff has been working with Washington County for the past year on the details of the library kiosk. City Clerk Michele Lindau provided the Council with an update on the proposed electronic branch library, which consists of a computer located in the lobby, lockers located on the wall outside the front door of City Hall, and a book return to be located in the parking lot. The Council can expect to see the Joint Powers Agreement with Washington County for the electronic branch library on the Council agenda in February. Update on Purchase of Hansen Property City Administrator Mike Ericson added this to the agenda. Community Development Director Bryan Bear informed the Council the burn had been completed on the Hansen property (former gravel pit) and the closing occurred on December 23, 2009. As per Council's direction, money was deducted from the purchase price for the asbestos inspection, and Kenny Hansen has until June 15, 2010 to remove some remaining rubble. The title company is holding $5,000 to ensure it gets done. The City officially owns the property and residents can use the land during normal park hours ( 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.); however, it is asked that they avoid the old homestead site and stay well within the boundary of the property. The Parks Commission will continue to have discussions with residents on future park planning for the site. Appoint Council Representatives to Board of Zoning Adiustments and Appeals in 2010 Annually, Council selects a Councilmember to serve on the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals. Councilmember Tom Weidt was appointed to serve on this commission for 2009 after the retirement of former Councilmember Frank Puleo. Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to reappoint Councilmember Tom Weidt to the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals for the year 2010. All Ayes. Motion carried. Appoint Council Representative to Economic Development Authority (EDA) in 2010 Annually, Council selects a Councilmember to serve on the EDA. Councilmember Phil Klein was appointed for 2009 as the Council representative after the retirement of Mike Granger.