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Hugo City Council Minutes for August 17, 2009 Page 3 of 9 Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Director Scott Anderson Scott Anderson was hired by the City of Hugo on August 11, 2003 as the City's new Senior Engineering Technician, and on August 5, 2008, Scott was promoted to the City's Public Works Director position as the second Public Works Director in the City's history. For the past six years, Scott has demonstrated an excellent work ethic along with a commitment and loyalty to the City which is well recognized by residents and business owners. Scott is an excellent communicator with a great sense of humor which works well with contractors, residents and his department. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review for Public Works Director Scott Anderson. Approve Rescheduling of September 7, 2009 Council Meeting to Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Due to Labor Day Holiday Each year, the Hugo City Council has to reschedule its first meeting in September to the following Tuesday due to the Labor Day Federal Holiday. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the rescheduling of the September 7, 2009 City Council meeting to Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Approve Reinstatement of Firefighter Bill Buystedt to the Hugo Fire Department As Council is aware, Hugo Firefighter Bill Buystedt returned recently from the War in Iraq having served his second full tour of duty having been away for one year and one month from his family. In June of 2008, 2008, Firefighter Bill Buystedt reported for active duty in the National Guard in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the reinstatement of Firefighter Bill Buystedt to the Hugo Fire Department and publicly welcome him back to the City of Hugo. Approve Resignation of Greg Burmeister from the Hugo Planning Commission and Authorization to Advertise for Vacancy The City of Hugo has received a letter of resignation from Greg Burmeister who currently serves as a commissioner on the Hugo Planning Commission. Greg has recently moved out of the City of Hugo and would like to formally resign from the Planning Commission due to his move. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the resignation of Greg Burmeister from the Hugo Planning Commission and authorized staff to advertise for the vacancy on the Hugo Planning Commission. Approve Letter of Lease for Office Space for Washington County HRA City staff recently was contacted by officials from the Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) who were seeking a temporary location in order to provide foreclosure client services for Washington County residents living in north Washington County. Specifically, the current location in St. Paul Park is not an easily accessible location and a desire to better serve clients was a goal of the Washington County HRA. City staff met recently with representatives from the HRA who were very excited at the opportunity to service clients with foreclosure issues with the facilities in the Hugo City Hall. Washington County HRA Executive Director Barbara Dacy is pleased to recommend to her board approval of a lease agreement for the use of office space for clients one or two days a week. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved