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Minutes for the Hugo City Council meeting on March 15, 2010 Page 8 of 9 Discussion on Gambling Ordinance At it's January 4, 2010, the Hugo City Council discussed issues related to charitable gambling in the City of Hugo and whether the City of Hugo should consider adopting an ordinance to ensure that charitable gambling proceeds are spent within the City of Hugo's trade area. The Hugo City Council directed staff to prepare a draft ordinance that would regulate how the City's charitable organizations spend their proceeds. City met with representatives from charitable gambling organizations in the City of Hugo to discuss the ordinance, and City Clerk Michele Lindau worked with Assistant City Attorney Christine Eid to prepare the draft ordinance which Michele presented to Council. Council discussed whether there was a need for an ordinance at this time. Haas made motion, Klein seconded, to table this item until the next regularly scheduled Council meeting, and direct staff to provide all gambling organizations with a copy of the proposed ordinance and invite them to the meeting. All ayes. Motion carried. Approve Appointment of Chuck Preisler as New Building Official Due to the retirement of Hugo Building Official John Benson, Hugo City Council is required under Minnesota Statute to appoint a person to the position. Chuck Preisler was hired by the City of Hugo on November 29, 2004 as the City's new building inspector. Over the past five years Chuck has worked hard to perform all the duties necessary of a building inspector as well as continuing his education to earn the certification as a building official under the State of Minnesota Building Official Guidelines. For the past year, John Benson and Chuck Preisler have met on a regular basis to review duties and prepare Chuck to serve as the City's new building official. John worked closely with Chuck and other City staff to transfer the duties of code enforcement officer to Chuck as well, and he has preformed them with a high level of professionalism and customer service. Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the promotion of Building Inspector Chuck Preisler to his new position as Building Official of the City of Hugo, which includes the salary adjustment reflected in the City's 2010 City Budget. All Ayes. Motion carried. It was also noted that the position vacated by Chuck Preisler would not be filled, reducing the Building Department inspection staff from three employees to two employees. Discussion on Supreme Court Ruling on Hubbard Case and Proposed Legislation Concerning DNR Certification on Variances As the Council is aware, the Minnesota Supreme Court upheld the City of Lakeland's decision to grant a variance to a homeowner wishing to construct a home in Lakeland on the bluffs along the St. Croix River. Supreme Court ruling confirmed the City of Lakeland's control over variance decisions in the lower St. Croix River. There is legislation currently in the 2010 MN State