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City Council meeting of January 2, 2007 Page 6 APPROVE RESIGNATION OF DON WOLKERSTORFER FROM SERVICE ON HFI) City staff received a letter of resignation from Don Wolkerstorfer, an 8 -year firefighter on the HFD. Don's family and work responsibilities do not allow him to spend a sufficient amount of time to the department. Adoption of the Consent Agenda accepted the letter of resignation from Don Wolkerstorfer and publicly thanked him for his eight years of dedicated service to the City of Hugo. APPROVE ADOPTION OF WASHINGTON COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN The City of Hugo has participated in the Washington County Hazard Mitigation Plan, which was established under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. The plan includes a risk assessment and mitigation strategy, including goals and objectives for specific mitigation projects and costs. The plan has been shared with the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency. Fire Chief Jim Compton and the Washington County Fire Chiefs have formally endorsed the adoption of the plan for any and all hazard mitigation emergencies. Adoption of the Consent Agenda adopted Resolution 2007-1 supporting the county plan and the adoption of the all - hazard mitigation plan for Washington County. APPROVE DONATION FOR WITHROW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND PROJECT Parks Commission Chair Roger Clarke and PW Director Chris Petree were contacted by representatives from Withrow Elementary School seeking City assistance in funding new playground equipment. The current equipment is not compliant with safety regulations and the Withrow PTA was seeking funding assistance from the Stillwater school district, May Township, Stillwater Township, private companies and the City of Hugo for updating the antiquated playground equipment. At its December 13, 2006 meeting, the Hugo Parks and Recreation Commission considered the donation request from Withrow Elementary School and agreed to fund a proportional share, similar to the equipment purchase at Oneka Elementary School by the City and the WBL school district, as well as the playground equipment at Hugo Elementary School. The commission agreed that this was a worthwhile donation from the City's parkland dedication fund for the purchase and installation of new playground equipment. The equipment is scheduled to be installed in spring 2007, at a total cost of $40,000. Stillwater school district, May Township, Stillwater Township, local cub scouts, Withrow PTA, and private companies have all agreed to donate funds to the playground project. Withrow PTA is requesting an $8,700 donation from the City of Hugo. Adoption of the Consent Agenda authorized a donation of $8,700 to the Withrow Elementary PTA for its playground. APPROVE PURCHASE OF PICKUP TRUCK FOR PUBLIC WORKS Included in the 2007 City budget, the public works department identified the need to purchase an additional pickup truck to continue the efficient operation of its department with 15 full-time and seasonal staff planned for the summer 2007. The truck will be a general fleet vehicle and will be utilized in all areas by public works employees. Council member Mike Granger has reviewed the purchase and agreed to support the decision to purchase it. The truck would be purchased, as with all other trucks, through the state Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV). Polar Chevrolet from WBL holds the state contract for this year. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the purchase of a 2007 Chevrolet