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City Council meeting of December 19, 2005 Page 6 APPROVE 2006-2010 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM At its December 5, 2005 meeting, Council listened to a presentation from Finance Director Ron Otkin regarding the proposed 2006-2010 CIP. Council agreed with the proposed CIP and the funding of the proposed projects, which would need to be presented for formal approval by City staff in 2006. The CIP includes $150,000 to fund a skate park/tennis and basketball courts for Lions Park. Haas made motion, Puleo seconded, to approve the 2006-2010 CIP for the City of Hugo. All aye. Motion Carried. APPROVE RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2006 CITY EMPLOYEE SALARIES At its November 30, 2005 budget workshop, Council agreed with the proposed 2006 City budget and recommendations for City salaries, with a target increase of 5%. Finance Director Ron Otkin and City Administrator Mike Ericson have prepared the proposed 2006 City wages and salaries, which reflect an overall increase of 4.83% and with a recommendation Council approve the 2006 City employee wages and salaries schedule as presented. Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 2005-71 SETTING 2006 SALARIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AND ESTABLISHING EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT LEVELS. VOTING AYE: Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED CITY ORDINANCE FOR GRADING PERMIT APPLICATION Over the past several months, city staff has noticed an increase in the number of trucks hauling and placing fill at various private property locations throughout the City. This activity has resulted in an increased number of wetland impact violations, which has increased the amount of time staff has had to dedicate to these types of issues. There have been several cases where landowners have filled in low areas while not realizing that these areas are considered wetlands. The City, as the Local Government Unit responsible for the permitting of all wetland activity, does have a process that addresses this activity; however, the majority of landowners are not utilizing the process because they do not understand what conditions can qualify an area as a wetland. With the current issues related to the excavation, grading and hauling of fill material within the City, staff recommended that the City implement an excavating and grading ordinance, including a permit form for non -development related activities. This would result in a clearly defined process for the proper handling and placement of fill material in the City. Having a grading ordinance and permit would allow staff to work with residents proactively, and minimize problems. Mayor Miron and Council member Puleo did not favor implementing a permitting process, rather educating residents and contractors of wetland regulations. City Council meeting of December 19, 2005 Page 7 Puleo made motion, Petryk seconded, directing staff to develop more specifics on the amount of fill dirt that would require a permit and prepare a draft ordinance for Council review. All aye. Motion Carried.