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City Council meeting of July 5, 2006 Page 6 continue with no recommended change to City Code, specifically in the rural area of Hugo. CD Director Bryan Bear provided an extensive presentation of the history of the noticing requirement and the pros/cons of changing it. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation and deny any change to the existing notice requirements. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON FORMATION OF A PARKS REFERENDUM ADVISORY COMM. At its June 14, 2006 meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commission listened to a presentation from PW Director Chris Petree regarding the work to date with the Parks Project Funding Committee. Included in his update to the Commission, Chris informed the Commission members that there is some interest expressed by citizens for construction of a community center. The Parks Commission voted unanimously to recommend to Council the creation of a Parks Referendum Advisor Committee, taking the work of the Parks Project Funding Committee to date, and incorporating it into a Citizen Advisory Committee. City Administrator Mike Ericson and PW Director Chris Petree provided additional information to Council regarding the recommendation, which would work toward a 2007 referendum. Council did not feel that discussion of a referendum was needed at this time, but that Council should be providing more direction regarding funding, along with discussion at budget time. Council agreed that another Council member should participate on Parks Project Funding Committee, along with Frank Puleo. Council member Chuck Haas volunteered. Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, to appoint Chuck Haas to the Parks Project Funding Committee, and provide Council with regular updates on committee discussions. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL POLICY FOR TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PW Director Chris Petree prepared an amendment to the City's Personnel Policy that would allow full tuition reimbursement for employees taking classes that relate to their work with the City. This amendment would allow City staff greater educational opportunities and the City would gain a more educated and specialized workforce. Granger made motion, Haas seconded, approving the amendment to the City's Personnel Policy relating to education and training tuition reimbursement. Council expressed interest in keeping Council as the authorizing entity for approving employee reimbursement for educational classes and training. Miron made motion, Petryk seconded, to amend the motion and change from Department Head to City Council for authorization of tuition reimbursement. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried.