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City Council meeting of April 1, 2002 Page 3 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the claims for April 1, 2002 as submitted. Terrance Sager dba Sager Liquor made application to the City for an off -sale liquor license. He plans to open an off -sale liquor establishment in the new Granger's Mall formerly known as Paul's Cafe. The Washington Sheriff's Department completed its background investigation on the applicant and recommended he be qualified for a license having received a satisfactory investigation. All necessary fees associated with the applications for the license have been paid. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the off -sale liquor license for Sager Liquor in the Granger's Mall. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF MARTY SCHWARTZ AS CITY FIRE MARSHAL Retired Hugo Fire Chief Joe McMahon served as the City's Fire Marshal and reviewed all residential plats and commercial building permits. After discussions with new Fire Chief Jim Compton and City staff, the Hugo FD recommended Marty Schwartz to serve as the new Fire Marshal. Marty would schedule time with the CD department when it reviews subdivision plats and commercial building permits. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed Marty Schwartz as the new Fire Marshal. APPROVE HIRING FREEZE FOR HUGO FIRE DEPARTMENT Hugo Fire Chief Jim Compton reviewed with Finance Director Ron Otkin the 2002 Fire Department budget as it relates to funding for new hires. There were a total of three new firefighters budgeted for 2002, and at this time, the FD budget does not financially allow the addition of any new members. Adoption of the Consent Agenda imposed a hiring freeze for 2002 until such time as staff can bring a recommendation back to Council to provide funding for new hires. APPROVE HUGO FD GRANT APPLICATION TO FEMA FOR SAFETY EQUIPMENT The Hugo Fire Department sought Council approval to submit a $225,000 grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for safety equipment. The program is a 90/10 match for cities of Hugo's size. Adoption of the Consent Agenda of the Consent Agenda authorized the HFD to submit the grant application to FEMA and to report back if any grant funds are awarded to the City. APPROVE PAY REQUEST NO.9 FROM MARK HAUG CONSTRUCTION Mark Haug Construction, Inc., submitted pay request No. 9 to the City for work completed to -date on the new City Hall. City architect Bob Russek reviewed the request and recommended 5% retainage on selected project divisions where additional work is still required. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved pay request No. 9 in the amount of $61,681.90, which includes 5% retainage for punch list work.