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City Council meeting of Mach 19, 2007 Page 4 Hugo City Hall team. Debi's cross training allows her to process building permits, deliver front counter customer service, perform receptionist duties, and work with the finance director on accounts payable, as well as work with public works, community development, and the City Administrator. Debi is conscientious and thorough and has an excellent attitude. Building official John Benson recommended Council approve the annual performance review for Debi Close. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review for Building Department Receptionist Debi Close. APPROVE RECOMMENDAITON FROM EDA TO SPONSOR APRIL 22.2007 HUGO KIDZ `N BIZ FEST Council Member Puleo requested this item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. On April 22, 2007, the 3rd annual Kidz `n Biz Fest will take place at the Oneka Elementary School. This annual event is an opportunity for the Hugo Business Association and the Hugo EDA to integrate with Hugo families and children in a PTA carnival atmosphere. The event has grown so big that it was necessary to move it to the super -sized gymnasium at the school. This event is expected to attract more than 400 Hugo children and their families, and will once again feature the chocolate chip cookie contest, as well as an assortment of carnival games presented by Hugo businesses with assistance from the WBL High School Student Ambassadors Club and National Honor Society. At its March 19, 2007 meeting, the EDA agreed to recommend a co-sponsorship of the event in the amount of $500. Council Member Puleo asked the Assistant City Attorney to comment on the appropriateness of the City to continue co- sponsoring the event. Assistant City Attorney Nick Vivian explained the function of the EDA and that the expenditure of public funds was appropriate and not out of character. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded to approve the recommendation from the EDA to co-sponsor the April 22, 2007 Kidz `n Biz Fest in the amount of $500. All aye. Motion Carried. UPDATE ON TERRY MILLER LAWSUIT AGAINST CITY AND APPEAL TO MINNESOTA SUPREME COURT City staff had received notification from LMCIT attorney Jim Thompson that Terry Miller, aka Oneka Development, has appealed his unsuccessful lawsuit against the City to the Minnesota Supreme Court. This appeal was forwarded to the City by Mr. Miller's attorney, Jerry Duffy, who has requested that the Minnesota Supreme Court view the lower court's ruling, which ruled in favor of the City of Hugo in regard to the applicant's request for a comprehensive plan amendment. Assistant City Attorney Nick Vivian explained the Supreme Court reviewed petitions and needed a novel legal issue prior to accepting a case for review. It was Vivian's opinion that it was unlikely the court would accept this case for review, and he would keep the Council informed on the progress of the appeal. UPDATE ON MARCH 15.2007 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH OAKSHORE PARK At its March 5, 2007 meeting, City Engineer Jay Kennedy informed Council that staff would be holding another neighborhood meeting with residents from the Oakshore Park neighborhood regarding the public improvement project slated for the neighborhood in spring 2007. A meeting was held on Thursday,