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Hugo City Council Meeting August 3, 2009 Page 3 of 9 Approval of Claims Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Claims Roster as presented. Approve resignation of Hugo Firefighter Don Sames Fire Chief Jim Compton received a letter of resignation from Hugo Firefighter Don Sames. Don sites a change in the operation of the Hugo Fire Department and his desire to step down. Fire Chief Jim Compton recommends Council approve the resignation of Don Sames and thank him for his five years of dedicated public service to the citizens of Hugo. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the resignation of Hugo Firefighter Don Sames. Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Worker Mike Loeffler Mike Loeffler was hired as one of the new maintenance workers for the City of Hugo's Public Works Department on August 5, 2002. Over the past seven years Mike has demonstrated an excellent work ethic and commitment and loyalty to the Hugo Public Works Department while completing his maintenance duties with his primary focus as the City's grader operator. The City of Hugo continues to receive compliments on the condition of its 34 miles of gravel roads which is a reflection of the professionalism in Mike Loeffler's work for the City of Hugo. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review for Public Works Worker Mike Loeffler. Approve Amendment to Lease for Bruce and Virginia Bernin at 6540 Green Ave for an Extension Through June 1, 2017 In 2002, the City of Hugo approved a purchase agreement with Bruce and Virginia Bernin for their 23 acre parcel located at 6540 Greene Avenue North, which is the site of the Bernin Christmas Tree Farm. In May, 2002 Bruce and Virginia agreed to sell their property to the City of Hugo for a future City park. The acquisition of their property was partly offset by a $275,000 grant from the MN DNR. For the past several months, the Bernins have worked with City staff in seeking an extension to their lease from its original ten-year length. Bernins are requesting a five-year extension to the ten year lease under which they would make monthly payments to stay on the property after 2012. City Attorney Dave Snyder provided the City of Hugo and the Bernins with a revised lease agreement that will provide a 5 year extension ending June 1, 2017. At the request of the Bernins, under the amendment the property shall no longer be used for the operation of a tree farm. Also, the Lessee will pay $44,750 as rent for the 5 year term, payable in monthly installments of $745.83. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the amendment to the lease agreement for Bruce and Virginia Bernin for their home at 6450 Green Avenue North through June 1, 2017. Approve Pay Request No. 5 from Arcon Construction for Work Completed on 2009 Street Reconstruction Proiect The City of Hugo has received a request from Arcon Construction for work completed to date on the 2009 Street Reconstruction Project. Senior Engineering Technician Steve Duff has reviewed the pay request and found it to be satisfactory for work completed to date on the project. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved Pay Request No. 5 in the amount of $37,677.38.