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City Council meeting of February 20, 2001 Page 4 REQUEST FROM THANKSGIVING CHURCH FOR EXTENSION OF LEASE FOR USE OF THE RICE LAKE PARK BUILDING In August 2000, the Council considered an extension request from Thanksgiving Lutheran Church for its lease for the use of the Rice Lake Park Building. Council tabled the request pending the analysis of the feasibility study for the construction of a new Hugo City Hall. Since that time, the City Council determined that a new City Hall would be built; therefore, the Church has made a second request to the City. Staff reviewed the lease and the terms and conditions in which the Church was to make improvements and modifications to the building in exchange for free rent. While the Church has done a nice job of maintaining the building and making some of the agreed -to improvements, staff felt that some items still need to be completed before it can recommend to the Council that a lease be extended for the use of the building. From a usage standpoint, staff determined that if the Council were to consider an extension of the lease, it should also consider the potential use of the Rice Lake Park Building site as a potential site for the location of a new Public Works building. The feasibility study for construction of a Public Works facility is more than a year out. If the Council were supportive, staff recommended the use of the building for a one -to two-year period. Kevin Aufderhar, spoke on behalf of the church, and stated that because of some setbacks, including the resignation of Pastor Keith Lohmen, the church is not actively looking for land at this time. Councilman Haas requested more information before making a decision on extension of the lease. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to table this request to allow staff time to work with TLC and the Parks Commission, and report to Council. All aye. Motion Carried. 2000 ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE HUGO FIRE DEPARTMENT -JOE MCMAHON, FIRE CHIEF At the beginning of the New Year, the Hugo Fire Chief presents the annual report from the Hugo Fire Department to the Council. Fire Chief Joe McMahon, along with I" Asst Chief Greg Burmeister, presented the 2000 Annual Report from the Hugo Fire Department for consideration and approval by the City Council. The Council extended its appreciation to the Fire Department for its excellent work and dedication to the City. Because certain intersections in the City are becoming more dangerous, Council requested that all accidents be properly documented for historical purposes. No formal action was taken relative to this matter. SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT ISSUE Water Resource Engineer Pete Willenbring from WSB Engineering presented an update on a number of water management issues facing the City of Hugo in 2001. Mr. Willenbring reviewed his February 14, 2001 report item by item. No formal action was taken on this matter. PROPOSAL FROM SPRINGSTED TO COMPLETE CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) In an effort to formally document and manage the City's capital improvement projects and