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City Council meeting of September 19, 2005 Page 3 approval of an ordinance. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved Ordinance 2005-398 for the rezoning of Grangers Auto Body from CR -3 to C-1. APPROVE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR PW EMPLOYEE TIM KIEFFER Tim Kieffer was hired by the City on September 22, 2004. Over the past year, Tim has worked very hard and has established himself as a valued member of the public works team, with his ability to perform all public works duties. Tim is dependable, conscientious, and a skilled employee. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review for Tim Kieffer. APPROVE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR PW EMPLOYEE PAUL CHRISTIANSON Paul Christianson was hired by the City on September 22, 2004. Over the past year, Paul has worked hard in all areas of the public works department. Paul is thorough, a hard worker and valued member of the public works team. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review for Paul Christianson. APPROVE RELEASE OF GRADING LETTER OF CREDIT FOR HERITAGE PONDS The developer for Heritage Ponds residential subdivision requested a release of the letter of credit for grading of Heritage Ponds. Senior Engineering Technician Scott Anderson reviewed the request and found it to be consistent with the completion of the grading for the installation of public improvements. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the release of the letter of credit from developer Len Pratt for the grading on Heritage Ponds. APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF SMITH SCHAFER AS THE CITY'S AUDITOR In 2001, the City solicited Requests for Proposals for City auditing services and Smith Schafer & Associates was the low bidder and selected from six auditing firms by Council. Over the past three years, Smith Schafer has provided excellent auditing services for the City, most recently, the conversion to the GASB 34 accounting model. The finance department solicited a three-year extension from Smith Schafer with a fee less than those submitted by the other firms three years ago. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the reappointment of Smith Schafer & Associates as the City's auditor for the next three years. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF WAGE AND JOB GOALS W/HUGO LAND DEVELOPMENT In 2001, Council entered into an agreement with Hugo Land Development d/b/a Minnesota Union Builders for the construction of a 94,000 sq ft facility and creation of some 70 jobs. In 2003, Minnesota Union Builders went bankrupt and the holding company, Hugo Land Development LLC was left with a building and property, which is in the process of being sold to 84 Lumber from Pennsylvania. Consistent with the tax increment financing plan for the BEIP, which involves wages and job goals, Council must consider an amendment to the plan to reflect the actual creation of jobs by Minnesota Union Builders. Mayor Fran Miron opened the public hearing at which the public was invited to provide any and all comments regarding the proposed amendment to the wage and job goals. There were no oral