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Hugo City Council Minutes for June 1, 2009 Page 5 of 7 making an application for an interim use permit for the Good Times Flea Market, which could take place sometime in late summer or fall. Their intention was to open the flea market on the weekend of May 9-10. Community Development Director Bryan Bear shared with Council the most current information. John Glassel did open the flea market but it was greatly minimized by the actions of Jared Culp, who notified vendors to not appear, and Pete Sampair, who restricted access to the site. Owner of the former Stock Lumber site Pete Sampair has taken John Glassel to Court in order to serve him with an eviction notice. Judge Susan Miles has evicted Glassel as of July 5, 2009 and he will be operating only his lawn mower repair service at the site until that time. No other items are permitted to be brought on to the site. No formal action was taken by the Council. Update on Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf and Appointment of City Ex -Officio Member At its May 18, 2009 meeting, Hugo City Council members listened to an update from City Administrator Mike Ericson and Council member Tom Weidt in regard to the selection of the Board of Directors to provide policy direction to the operation of the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf. The Board of Directors has held its meeting and selected its officers including its Executive Director Debbie Peterson who will run the day-to-day operations of the volunteer organization. City Administrator Mike Ericson provided Council an update on the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf including solicitation of a City member to serve as an ex -officio non- voting member on the Board of Directors. Margo Geving, president of the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf, informed the Council the Board has held two meetings, with the next meeting scheduled for June 18th at 6:00 p.m., and the Board was close to finalizing their bylaws and will be working on their tax exempt status. The food shelf was currently open from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday thru Thursday, and they were always looking for volunteers and food donations. The Council will attend the 4:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, June 5, 2009. Haas made motion, Weidt seconded, to appoint City Administrator Mike Ericson as the ex - officio City of Hugo member of the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf Board of Directors. All Ayes. Motion carried. Authorize Ordinance Review Committee to Review Ordinance on Variances At its goal setting session earlier this year, the Planning Commission included a goal to review variance procedures with the intention of allowing for additional administrative review and approval of minor variances. In addition, during the consideration of the sign ordinance the City Council wished to see more flexibility in allowing exceptions from ordinance requirements for variances. City staff recommended that the Council request the Ordinance Review Committee to review the variance procedures and make recommendations for any changes to the Planning Commission and City Council. The Ordinance Review Committee consists of Councilmembers Weidt and Klein, and Planning Commission members Rosenquist, Moore, and Galler. Klein made motion, Petryk seconded, to direct the Ordinance Review Committee to review variance procedures and make recommendations for any changes to the Planning Commission and City Council. All Ayes. Motion carried.