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City Council meeting of February 6, 2007 Page 3 researched and prepared by PW Director Chris Petree and Fire Chief Jim Compton, with review and concurrence by Council member Mike Granger. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the purchase of a Ford Expedition XLT 4X4 (Chief s vehicle), Ford F-350 pickup (water tank truck), and ATV/trailer (grass fire rig), at a total cost of $98,414.82. APPROVE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR PINEVIEW MEADOWS 2"D ADDITION HOA FOR RETAINING WALL Pineview Meadows 2nd Addition HOA has applied for an encroachment agreement to build a 340' X 4' retaining wall behind the townhomes on the east side of Flay Avenue, south of 100 Street. The common owned lot surrounding the townhomes is covered by a drainage and utility easement. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the agreement to encroach into the drainage and utility easement for the purpose of building a retaining wall. APPROVE APPLICATION FROM RICCI'S FOR RENEWAL OF 2:00 AM CLOSING City staff has received a completed application from Duane Reil and Janice Lehner -Reil for an extension of the closing time to 2:00 am at Ricci's, which was approved by the 2003 Minnesota State Legislature. Consistent with State Statute, the Reils have made application to the City for a 2:00 am bar closing time. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the 2:00 am closing time for Ricci's. APPROVE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR MECHANIC DAVID GREEDER AND APPOINTMENT AS REGULAR EMPLOYEE David Greeder was hired by the City on August 8, 2005 as the City's new mechanic in the PW department. Over the past six months, Dave has worked very hard to establish the public works department first ever vehicle maintenance program, as well as repairs on the FD apparatus, which was previously contracted out. Dave has an excellent work ethic both in the shop and in maintenance duties in the field as well. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the successful completion of the probationary period for David Greeder and appointed him as a regular employee of the City of Hugo. APROVE REGULAR MEETING DATE CHANGE FOR COUNCIL AND EDA TO FEBRUARY 21, 2006 Each year, Council is presented with the President's Day holiday, which is the third Monday in February. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the 2"d regular meeting date of the month for February, for both Council and the EDA, for Tuesday, February 21, 2006. APPROVE REDUCTION OF LETTER OF CREDIT FOR WATERS EDGE NORTH Pulte Homes of Minnesota, developer, has requested the City reduce the letter of credit being held for the newly constructed public and private improvements in the Waters Edge North development. The City would continue to hold the Letter of Credit (15% of the original amount) until one year following a final acceptance of the projects by the City. Adoption of the Consent Agenda reduced the letter of credit for Waters Edge North to $822,563.