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Hugo City Council Minutes for March 2, 2009 Page 3 of 8 Agreement has been prepared by Washington County Senior Coordinator Barbara Green, which would enlist the public support of all communities who would be interested in receiving volunteer services for their seniors. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Memorandum of Agreement in support of the White Bear Senior Chore Program, and to share this information with the Hugo Senior Club. Approve Resolution Congratulating the Washington County Historical Society on its 75th Anniversary The City of Hugo has received a request from the director of the Washington County Historical Society enlisting public support from all cities in Washington County in recognition of 75 years of service. As Council is aware, the history of Washington County is rich and deep with more than 150 years of history. Staff prepared a resolution of support congratulating the Washington County Historical Society congratulating them on its 75th Anniversary. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved and adopted RESOLUTION 2009-8 CONGRATULATING THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ON ITS 75' ANNIVERSARY. Approve Reinstatement of Don Sames as Hugo Firefighter as of March 1, 2009 In December 2008, the City of Hugo received a request from Hugo Firefighter Don Sames for a three-month leave of absence in order to allow him to attend to some personal issues. Fire Chief Jim Compton is pleased to report that Don Sames has completed the necessary work and wishes to be reinstated to a full-time status. Fire Chief Jim Compton recommended Council reinstate Don Sames as a full-time Hugo firefighter. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the reinstatement of Don Sames as a full-time firefighter as of March 1, 2009. Approve Recommendation from Economic Development Authority to Co -Sponsor 2009 Hugo Kidz -n -Biz Fest on April 4, 2009 with Hugo Business Association For the past four years the Economic Development Authority (EDA) has co-sponsored the Hugo Kidz -n -Biz Fest with the Hugo Business Association in order to promote and market local businesses to residents and families. The 5th Annual Hugo Kidz -n -Biz Fest is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2009 at the Oneka Elementary School. As Council is aware, last year's event attracted more than 1,200 residents and family members as well as 40 Hugo businesses, which were very pleased to market their businesses to residents. At its February 23, 2009 meeting, the EDA voted unanimously to sponsor the 5th Annual Hugo Kidz -n -Biz Fest with the Hugo Business Association with a donation of $500. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the recommendation from the EDA to co-sponsor the 2009 Hugo Kidz -n -Biz Fest on April 4, 2009. Approve Authorization to Advertise for Summer Seasonal Public Works Workers Tom Weidt removed this from the Consent Agenda. Staff is requesting authorization to advertise for the hiring of five (5) seasonal employees for the public works department. In the 2009 General Fund Budget, Council approved the hiring of seven (7) seasonal employees 2009. With the budgetary constraints, the Public Works Department has re-evaluated its needs and has determined that it can continue the level of service expected utilizing a total of five (5) seasonal employees in 2009. Seasonal Public Works Employees assist with mowing, garbage/litter removal, park maintenance, boulevard maintenance and general public works maintenance. A starting hourly wage of $11.00/hour was approved in the 2009 General Fund Budget for these positions. Staff recommended Council approve the advertising for hiring of summer seasonal employees.