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City Council meeting of December 17, 2007 Page 3 APPROVE PAY REQUEST FROM WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION COSTS FOR CSAH 8/14 PROJECT Washington County has submitted an invoice to the City for costs associated with the right-of-way acquisition for the CSAH 8/14 road construction project. City Engineer Jay Kennedy and Senior Engineering Technician Scott Anderson have reviewed the invoice and found it be satisfactory for costs associated with right-of-way acquisition. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved payment to Washington County in the amount of $488,089.87 for costs associated with the right-of-way acquisition for the CSAH 8/14 road construction project. APPROVE PURCHASE OF FOR SALE SIGN FOR DOWNTOWN CITY PROPERTIES At its November 19, 2007 meeting, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) discussed the City - owned properties on the east side of TH61, immediately adjacent to Egg Lake. As Council is aware, two houses were recently demolished and scrub trees and brush were removed by the City's public works department to make the site very appealing to residents and passersby. The EDA agreed to have the City install a for sale sign to notify to residents, business owners, and potential developers that the site is for sale. City staff discussed the installation of a for sale sign and agreed that a more professional approach would need to have it outsourced. PW Director Chris Petree contacted Bill Weigel Signs and they have proposed a very professional for sale sign at a very reasonable price. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the purchase of a for sale sign from Bill Weigel Signs for the downtown property on the east side of TH61 in the amount of $516.53. APPROVE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2008 SALARIES AND RATE REIMBURSEMENT RATES At its October 23, 2007 budget workshop, Council agreed with the proposed 2008 City budget and recommendations for City salaries, with an overall target increase of less than 5%. Finance Director Ron Otkin and City Administrator Mike Ericson prepared the proposed 2008 City wages and salaries, which reflect an overall increase of 1.78%. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved Resolution 2007-61 approving the 2008 City employee wages and salaries schedule as presented. APPROVE EXTENSION OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR FIREFIGHTER CHRIS ELLETSON Chris Elletson was hired by the City as a probationary firefighter two years ago. Over the past several months, Chris has been working hard and testing for the firefighter 1 and EMT. Chris has needed additional time to address this issue and achieve his goal as appointment as a regular firefighter. Fire Chief Jim Compton recommends Council extend the probationary period of Chris Elletson for a one- year period. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTERS DAVID JENSEN AND JAMES FORDHAM Included in the Hugo Fire Department's 2008 budget is funding for four firefighters. Fire Chief Jim Compton and the screening committee have reviewed applications and are pleased to recommend to