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City Council meeting of September 5, 2006 Page 3 REQUEST FOR VACATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT AT 14193 GENEVA AVENUE NORTH (HILGERS) Gregory and Sheri Hilgers, 14193 Geneva Avenue North, requested a vacation of a portion of the drainage and utility easement located on their property in Diamond Point West 2nd Addition. CD Director Bryan Bear determined that the requested vacation would not negatively impact the surrounding properties. Mayor Miron opened public hearing and Greg Roth, 14139 Geneva Avenue, questioned what kind/size of shed the Hilgers were planning on building. Mayor Miron stated that the public hearing was being held to consider only the vacation of the easement. Neighbor Terry Chevalier, 14203 Geneva, stated her request that Council approve the request. The public hearing was closed by Mayor Miron and Council considered the request. Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the Notice of Completion of Vacation Proceedings for the vacation of a portion of the drainage and utility easement over property located on Lot 9, Block 1, Diamond Point West 2nd Addition. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR CITY CLERK MARY ANN CREAGER Mary Ann Creager was hired by the City on September 2, 1976. Over the past 30 years, Mary Ann has worked as a loyal and dedicated employee for the City of Hugo as City Clerk. Mary Ann has overseen many City elections, as well as the adoption of hundreds of resolutions. Mary Ann is a "key cog" in the operations at Hugo City Hall, and her customer skills are second to none in terms of dealing with angry and irate citizens. Mary Ann has a great personality and gets things done. Council and staff "surprised" Mary Ann with a heart -felt recognition of her 30 -years of employment, which included the attendance of her family and grandchildren at the meeting, and the presentation of a beautiful engraved mantle clock. Mayor Miron recessed the meeting for 15 minutes to allow everyone present to share in cake and coffee to celebrate. Petryk made motion, Haas seconded, to approve the annual performance review for City Clerk Mary Ann Creager. APPROVE ANNUAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTION AND RENEWAL OF AUTO DISMANTLING LICENSE FOR ARK RECYCLING At its August 21, 2006 meeting, Council tabled approval of the auto dismantling license for ARK Recycling and directed staff to research whether or not the terms and conditions of the SUP were met in two areas: installation of proper screening, and if monitoring wells needed to be installed. Building Official John Benson and City Administrator Mike Ericson conducted a site inspection on the business and found that the installation of the proper fencing was met. John reviewed the terms and conditions of the SUP and found that there was no requirement that the facility must install monitoring wells. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to approve renewal of the auto dismantling license for ARK Recycling. All aye. Motion Carried.