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City Council Meeting of August 18, 2008 Page 4 of 6 Report on New Public Works Director Position On May 19, 2008 the Council accepted the resignation of Public Works Director Chris Petree who has agreed to accept the City of Lakeville's Public Works Director position. After the May 25, 2008 tornado, Chris was successful in extending the final day with the City of Hugo to July 25, 2005. Since that time, the Council authorized staff to advertise for the position and staff is pleased to announce that 24 applications were received. Staff has scored and screened the applicants and scheduled interviews for Tuesday, August 19, 2008. City Administrator Mike Ericson provided the Council with an overview of the process. Staff would be conducting 13 first round interviews this week and expected to conduct second round interviews shortly after. Council directed staff to provide them information on the two or three finalists selected by staff at the next meeting. No action was taken. Hugo Fall Clean Up Event on Saturday, September 20, 2008 In April 2008, the Hugo City Council authorized City staff to prepare for the City's seconded Annual Fall Clean Up event for Saturday, September 20, 2008. Senior Engineering Technician Scott Anderson is working with Public Works Lead Worker Tom Smith in preparation for the event which was well received by Hugo residents. Council noted that some residents were concerned about the cost, specifically on electronics. City Administrator informed the Council that staff was working with several vendors to lower the cost for residents. Council directed staff to supply the information to the residents as soon as possible. No action was taken. Schedule I-35 W/E Coalition Meeting at Running Aces for October 9 or 23, 2008 At its July 7, 2008 meeting, Hugo City Council directed City staff to reschedule the June 19, 2008 I-35 W/E Coalition meeting due to scheduling conflicts to dates in September or October at Running Aces Harness Track, who agreed to host the second meeting of the year. City staff has been working with Columbus City Administrator Elizabeth Mursko on available dates and she has indicated that October 9 or the 23 were available. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to hold the next I-35 W/E Coalition meeting on Thursday, October 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Running Aces Harness Track. All Aye. Motion carried. Meeting on September 22, 2008 for Storm Affected Residents at Oneka Elementary School At its August 12, 2008 meeting, the Long Term Disaster Recovery Committee requested that Nate Ehalt schedule a town hall meeting on September 22, 2008 and invite the tornado disaster survivors and families to allow them an opportunity to hear from State and City officials in regards to the efforts and the cleanup and services provided to tornado survivors and their families. City staff requested Council schedule this meeting as a Council meeting in order to allow attendance by the Council and staff. Petryk made motion, Puleo seconded, to schedule a meeting for September 22, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Oneka Elementary School for storm affected residents. All Aye. Motion carried.