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City Council meeting of January 2, 2007 Page 4 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF DEPOSITORY FOR CITY FUNDS Each year, Council selects a depository/bank for the deposit of City funds. For many years, Council has selected the local Hugo bank, US Bank. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed U.S. Bank -Hugo as the official depository for City funds for 2007. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO HUGO FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION City staff has been informed that a new Minnesota Statute requires the official appointment of the ex - officio members of the Hugo Fire Relief Association Board. Council must appoint one elected City official and one City staff member. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Mayor Fran Miron and Finance Director Ron Otkin as ex -officio members of the Hugo Fire Relief Association. APPROVE THURSDAY, APRIL 26.2007 AS ANNUAL BOARD OF APPEAL & EQUALIZATION MEETING Each year, Council meets as the Board of Appeal and Equalization with the sole purpose of providing Hugo residents and business owners an opportunity to appear personally in front of the Board to discuss their property market valuations. Washington County Assessor Bruce Munneke has selected Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 8:30 am, as the date and time on which to hold the meeting. Adoption of the Consent Agenda selected Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 8:30 am, as the City's annual Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR/VICE CHAIR FOR PLANNING COMMISSION The Council appointed Dave Schumann as the Chairperson for the Planning Commission for the past several years. He has worked hard over the past year to build a strong cohesiveness within the PC. He always treats persons appearing before the PC with respect and dignity. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Dave Schumann as Chair and Bronwen Kleissler as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission for 2007. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR/VICE CHAIR FOR PARKS COMMISSION On October 2, 2006, Council appointed Roger Clarke as the new chair of the Parks Commission replacing long-time chair Kitty Cheesebrow, who resigned due to a change in her work responsibilities. Pete Pedersen continued on as vice chair. Over the past several months, Roger has provided an excellent level of leadership to the Parks Commission, and demonstrated a commitment to the Parks and Recreation Commission having served on two very important committees, the rural and open space preservation committee and park projects funding committee. His dedication and commitments to the Parks and Recreation Commission is exceptional. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Roger Clarke as chair and Pete Pedersen as Vice Chair for the Parks and Recreation Commission for 2007. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF RETIREMENT FROM CITY CLERK MARY ANN CREAGER City Clerk Mary Ann Creager announced her retirement from the City effective December 31, 2007. Adoption of the Consent Agenda accepted the letter of retirement from City Clerk Mary Ann Creager.