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City Council meeting of May 2, 2005 Page 5 APPROVE HIRING OF THREE SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES Earlier this spring, Council authorized PW Director Chris Petree to advertise for three summer seasonal public works employees. Included in the City's 2005 budget, Chris budgeted for four, with Dan LaCasse returning for summer seasonal work. On April 28-29, 2005, 15 interviews were conducted out of 36 who applied to the City. City staff recommended Council approve the hiring of Ryan O'Grady, Ryan McCullough, and Craig Lauzon as summer seasonal employees at a rate of $10.50/hour. APPROVE RESIGNATION OF TAD ROEMELING FROM THE HUGO FIRE DEPT. The City received a letter of resignation from Tad Roemeling from the Hugo Fire Department effective on April 26, 2005 due to relocation. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the resignation of Tad Roemeling from the HFD effective on April 26, 2005. APPROVE TEMPORARY ON -SALE 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR RODEO REY AT WOODLOCH STABLES Carmen Guzman applied for a temporary on -sale 3.2 beer license on behalf of Embajadora Latina for Rodeo Rey Hispanic Rodeo to be held at Woodloch Stables on May 29, 2005 and August 4, 2005. Embajadora Latina has held this event successfully at Woodloch Stables for the past two years. City staff reviewed the applications, along with the liquor liability insurance, and found them be satisfactorily complete. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the temporary on -sale 3.2 beer license for Rodeo Rey for May 29, 2005 and August 4, 2005. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Council member Puleo questioned the $7,899.50 claim from WSB Engineers for City standards and specifications. City Engineer advised Council that the claim is for updating the City's construction guidelines and providing a new set of spec books for developers. Puleo made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the claims for May 2, 2005 as presented. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE AWARD OF BID FOR LANDSCAPING MATERIALS FOR BEAVER PONDS PARKS In the fall of 2004, the Parks Commission approved the landscaping plan for Beaver Ponds Park, including the planting of more than 100 shrubs and trees. Over the past winter, Boy Scout Eric Korlin approached the City regarding a project for his Eagle Scout award. Eric is responsible for soliciting and receiving bids for all trees and shrubs, coordinating the delivery, and installation of product by June 2005. Bids were received by the City and opened on Friday, April 22, 2005. Scout Korlin needs to have the project completed by June 1, 2005 due to an Eagle Scout age requirement. Public Works Director Chris Petree reviewed the project with Council and stated that a new bid was received a week after the April 22"d bid opening, and was $85 below the lowest bid. City Attorney Dave Snyder advised Council to award the bid to the lowest "timely" bidder or rebid the project. Council discussed size and quality of