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City Council meeting of May 19, 2003 Page 7 for recovery of some of the cost to repair the ditch. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to fill in the ditch adjacent to the Mike Atkinson property on TH61 at 146" Street and attempt to recoup some of the cost related to the project. All aye. Motion Carried. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE HMWG OF SUMMER PLANNING INTERN At its May 5, 2003 meeting, the Council listened to a brief presentation from City Administrator Mike Ericson, who inquired as to Council's support of the hiring of a planning intern for the summer of 2003. With the large volume of work in the CD Department, and an amount of contracted planning services included in the 2003 budget, staff felt it was an opportunity to utilize the services of a college student to complete a significant amount of work at a fraction of the cost. City staff prepared a memo outlining the projects to be completed this summer, and recommended that Council authorize the hiring of.Derek Jensen for the summer of 2003 at a rate of $1 0/hr. Council member Granger suggested that this type of program be utilized each year. Granger made motion, Haas seconded, authorizing the hiring of Derek Jensen as a summer planning intern at a rate of $ 10/hr. All aye. Motion Carried. PEDDLER'S ORDINANCE In the fall of 2002, the Council considered a draft ordinance that would the City of Hugo to regulate peddlers and transient merchants in the City. After considerable discussion, including concerns from Council member Frank Puleo, staff was directed to bring a revised version of the ordinance for consideration by Council. Because Council member Puleo was absent from the meeting: Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to table this matter until the Council meeting of June 2, 2003. All aye. Motion Carried. DRAFT PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR LOT 5 IN BEIP 5m ADDITION (JEFF OLSON) Jeff Olson, owner of Olson Tool in the Peloquin Industrial Park, would like to purchase Lot 5 in the BEEP 5'h Addition in order to construct a new building. As Council is aware, Mr. Olson had originally submitted a letter of intent, which he later requested that it be revoked due to the economic conditions affecting his business. He now wishes approval for construction of his new building in the BEIP 5�h Addition. City staff prepared a purchase agreement for consideration by the City Council and Mr. Olson. Mr. Olson and his architect Jim Faulkner were present at the meeting to discuss the proposed facility. Tom Jackson also addressed the Council expressing his desire to purchase the property, as well. Because Mr. Olson is ready to start construction of his proposed building: Miron made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to prepare a Purchase Agreement with Mr. Jeff