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Hugo City Council Minutes for August 17, 2009 Page 4 of 9 the letter of lease for office space for Washington County HRA at a monthly lease rate of $100. Approve Hugo Fire Department Revisions to the Facial Hair Policy Fire Chief Jim Compton has been working with City staff to provide revisions to the Suggested Operating Guidelines (SOG) which regulates facial hair due to the proper fitting of breathing apparatus and face masks with air tanks. Jim has provided a revision to the department's facial hair policy which has been reviewed by City staff and approved by City Attorney Dave Snyder. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Hugo Fire Departments revisions to the department's facial hair policy as presented. Approve Neighborhood Meeting Regarding Gravel Pit Property for Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. At its August 3, 2009 meeting, the Council approved the purchase of a 125 acre parcel located south of 147th Street, east of Irish Avenue. This parcel was owned by the Hansen family and is the site of a former gravel pit. Council also discussed the need to meet with neighbors to discuss the purchase of this property as well as the future and interim use of the property. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved scheduling Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. for the neighborhood meeting to be held at the Rice Lake Park Centre. Approve Scheduling of Public Hearing on Tax Abatement for September 8, 2009 At its August 3, 2009 meeting, the Council approved the purchase of the 125 acre Hansen parcel and directed staff to move forward with preparation for the sale of Tax Abatement Bonds. Such bonds require the City Council to conduct a public hearing which will focus on the City Council's determination that the use of tax abatement for parkland acquisition and improvements is in the public interest. Following the public hearing, the City Council will be asked to consider adopting a resolution that defines the parameters for the abatement project. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved scheduling the public hearing for Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Approve Resolution Accepting Donation of an Antique 1938 Dodge Fire Truck The Hugo Lions Club wishes to donate an Antique 1938 Dodge Fire Truck to the Hugo Fire Department for heritage purposes. This was the first motorized fire truck owned by the Fire Department and was sold to the Hugo Lions Club in the 1970's for $1 with the condition the Fire Department would have the first option to reclaim it. The Fire Department would like to restore, display and use the Antique Fire Truck for Hugo Fire Department activities including various civic and charitable events and parades. The vehicle needs minor restoration work, including painting, that the Fire Department would like to do with donations from charitable organizations. The Fire Department agrees to allow the Hugo Lions Club to use the truck for civic actives and events. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Charitable Gift Agreement and adopted RESOLUTION 2009-26 ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF AN ANTIQUE 1938 DODGE FIRE TRUCK FROM THE HUGO LIONS CLUB.