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City Council meeting of December 17, 2007 Page 4 Council the appointment of two probationary firefighters, who have passed all standard background investigations and pre-employment screening. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed David Jensen and James Fordham as probationary firefighters for the City of Hugo. APPROVE EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY BANK TRAILER FOR LAKE AREA BANK UNTIL OCTOBER 1. 2008 As Council is aware, Lake Area Bank installed a temporary bank trailer on the Victor Garden site, on the south side of CSAH 8, east of the KinderGardens daycare. Due to a change in leadership, an application to construct a permanent facility was delayed. At its November 19, 2007 meeting, the EDA listened to a presentation from Dave Erickson, whose family owns the Lake Area banks. Dave provided some explanation to the EDA as to the circumstances surrounding the delay and requested permission for an extension of the temporary bank trailer until October 1, 2008. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved extension of the temporary bank trailer for Lake Area Bank until October 1, 2008. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF MICHELE LINDAU AS CITY CLERK Long-time City Clerk Mary Ann Creager, who has dedicated 31 years of her life to the citizens of Hugo, is saying "good-bye". Michele Lindau has worked for the City for the past eight years, in a variety of duties, most importantly, as the City's Deputy Clerk. Staff feels that Michele is more than ready and able for the challenge. As per Minnesota Statute, the City must appoint a City Clerk to fulfill the statutory duties of a municipal city clerk. Michele has earned her State of Minnesota Certified Municipal Clerk designation, and she is more than capable of fulfilling the duties as City Clerk. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Michele Lindau as the new City Clerk, beginning January 1, 2008, wishing her all the best for success in her new career. APPROVE RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS Annually, the finance department reviews all delinquent utility bills, which are the result of nonpayment or underpayment of water and sewer utility bills. In accordance with City ordinance, Council is required to adopt a resolution to certify delinquent utility bills in order that they are placed on the property tax statements for collection. Property owners, who have not paid their outstanding utility bill, must have it certified to the property tax rolls. Adoption of the Consent Agenda adopted Resolution 2007-62 certifying delinquent utility bills for placement on property tax statements APPROVE FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF ONEKA PONDS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Fegowi Rentals, developer of the Oneka Ponds neighborhood, submitted a request to the City for a final acceptance of the public improvements. Senior Engineering Technician Scott Anderson has reviewed the request and found it to be satisfactory for the installation of public improvements, including concrete curb and gutter, bituminous roadway, and storm sewer. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the final acceptance of the public improvements for the Oneka Ponds neighborhood. APPROVE 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE & CHAPTER 1306 -OPTION #2 Council member Frank Puleo had this item removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. At its