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Hugo City Council Meeting of September 15, 2008 Page 5 of 7 whether a new regional community center managed by the YMCA could be sustained in the northeast suburbs. The independent market research firm of Anderson, Niebuhr & Associates, Inc. was retained to conduct this research. Tom Holland attended the meeting along with Angelica Bonacci from Anderson, Niebuhr & Associates, who explained the results of this research in detail. She provided the results of the survey conducted with current YMCA members and residents living in Hugo, Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, and their respective school districts. Based on the results, a community center located at the current Northeast Family YMCA site would produce greater membership and revenue than one built in Hugo. The Council questioned what the membership would be based on a different geographical area to include Forest Lake. The Council also discussed the impact of a proposed Vadnais Heights Recreation Center. Tom Holland informed the Council the Committee would be meeting this Wednesday to determine what direction to go from here. No formal action was taken. Approve Appointment of New Public Works Director At it's September 2, 2008 meeting, the Hugo City Council listened to an update from City Administrator Mike Ericson who reported that second round interviews were conducted with five applicants for the Public Works Director positions, replacing Chris Petree who left to become the Lakeville Public Works Director. Council directed staff to provide them with the names of two — three candidates for final round interviews which were to be conducted by the Hugo City Council. Council held final round interviews with the three applicants on Friday, September 12, 2008. Mayor Fran Miron was pleased to announce there were many qualified candidates for the position. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to appoint City Engineer Scott Anderson as the new Public Works Director at Pay Grade 10, Step 2 and directed staff and City Attorney Dave Snyder to negotiate with him the requirement for ongoing education. All Ayes. Motion carried. Council directed staff to notify the other candidates. October 4 -Celebration Activities for Hugo Fire Department's 100 Year Anniversary On behalf of the Hugo Fire Department, City Administrator Mike Ericson announced that on Saturday, October 4, 2008, the Hugo Fire Department will celebrate its 100 year anniversary with an open house from noon to 4:00 p.m., and a dinner at 5:00 p.m. with a dance following to be held next door at the Hugo American Legion. The public is invited to attend the community activity as well as the special community celebration dance at the Hugo American Legion. Puleo made motion, Granger seconded, to direct staff to notice it as a Council meeting to allow for Council participation in the event. All Ayes. Motion carried. CSAH 4 and TH61 Cooperative Agreement Letter of Support for County At its June 2, 2008, meeting, the Hugo City Council listened to a presentation from City Engineer Jay Kennedy who reported that Washington County had included the TH61 and CSAH 4 intersection as its