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City Council Meeting of July 21, 2008 Page 5 of 6 does not include inspections. This information would be used to provided the Sheriff's Department and staff with contact information on owners of rental properties. Staff has provided information from the City of Apple Valley that has a similar program. Community Development Director Bryan Bear explained the City of Apple Valley has just begun to implement this and spends approximately 3-5 hours per week on the registration program. Haas made motion, Miron seconded, to direct staff to draft an ordinance specific to the City of Hugo, and meet with the Home Owners Associations first to explain how the proposed new ordinance would affect them and their neighbors. All aye. Motion carried. Update on Resident Open House on FEMA Updates on July 17, 2008 On Thursday, July 17, 2008, City of Hugo held a public meeting for residents to review proposed changes to the Flood Insurance Rate Map proposed by FEMA.. Community Director Bryan Bear explained staff had mailed out more than 900 notices to residents affected by the proposed changes, and approximately 30-35 households attended the meeting. Residents reviewed maps and completed comment forms that will be compiled and shared with FEMA. No formal action was taken. Discussion on Appointment to Board of Zoning and Schedule Interviews At its June 16, 2008 meeting, Hugo City Council authorized staff to advertise for the vacancy on the Board of Zoning Appeals created by Commissioner Greg Burmeister who was appointed as the new Planning Commissioner. City staff has advertised and solicited for interest for applicants to serve on the Board. At its July 2, 2008 meeting, Council directed staff to contact past applicants for the Planning Commission vacancy to determine their interest in the Board of Zoning Vacancy. Doug Galler expressed interest in being appointed to the Board of Zoning. Miron made motion, Puleo seconded, to appoint Doug Galler to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Adjustments. All aye. Motion carried. Schedule City of Hugo Debriefing Session on May 25, 2008 Tornado Disaster The City of Hugo staff would like to schedule an internal debriefing session to discuss the operation of the City's Emergency Plan after the May 25, 2008 Tornado disaster. Hugo City Officials and Staff attended a similar session on June 20, 2008 at Washington County Offices with representatives from all the agencies that provided assistance since the May 25 tornado. City Staff believes that a Hugo debriefing will strengthen our current emergency plan for future emergencies. The City has contacted Washington County Emergency Services Manager Deb Paige to act as the facilitator for the debriefing. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to schedule the debriefing session for July 28th, 29th, or 31St dependent on the availability of Washington County Emergency Services Manager Deb Paige. All aye. Motion carried.