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City Council meeting of January 3, 2006 Page 4 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CD INTERN Andrew Gitzlaff was hired by the City as the new community development intern six months ago. Over the past months, Andrew has worked on a wide variety of community development issues, including staff reports to the Planning Commission, drafting and assembling the EDA agenda materials, and code enforcement issues. Andy has proven to be a valuable member of the City Hall team. With his internship set to expire in the first week of January 2006, Andy has been diligent in applying for jobs. Staff is pleased to announce that Andrew has accepted a planner position with Landform, the City's planning consultant. Adoption of the Consent Agenda publicly thanked Andrew for his dedication and service to the City and further authorized staff to advertise for a new intern in the community development department. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BLDG DEPT SECRETARY At its December 19, 2005 meeting, Council approved the new $3.2 million dollar budget for 2006. The budget included a support staff person for the building department. As Council is aware, the City surpassed 10,000 in population in December, and has processed more than 800 housing building permits setting an all-time record for the City. To assist the building department with the processing of building permit applications, it is necessary to hire a new building department secretary. Adoption of the Consent Agenda authorized staff to advertise for a new building department secretary. APPROVE REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION Staff met recently with members of the Historical Commission and inquired as to their interest in reappointment. Staff is pleased to announce that all current members wish to be reappointed to three- year terms with the respective staggered terms. Adoption of the Consent Agenda reappointed Grace Waugh, Pam Videen, Kitty Cheesebrow, Vi Maslowski, and Cynthia Schoonover to the Historical Commission for the terms therein listed. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF MARVELLA GAMBONI TO HISTORICAL COMMISSION At a recent meeting with Historical Commission members, staff was pleased to have the attendance of long-time Hugo resident, Marvella Gamboni, who is assisting staff in the development of the distribution policy for the Hugo Rolling Walkers. Commission members encouraged Marvella to apply for the current vacancy and she agreed. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Marvella Gamboni to a three-year term on the Historical Commission and wished her will in her service to the community. APPROVE VARLANCE FOR SIDE YARD SETBACK IN PELOOUIN INDUSTRIAL PARK (ATKINSON) The City received an application from Dean Atkinson for approval of a 10' side yard setback for his property in the Peloquin Industrial Park, where a 40' setback is required by City code. At its December 22, 2005 meeting, the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals considered the application and unanimously recommended its approval. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the variance for a side yard setback for Dean Atkinson in the Peloquin Industrial Park.