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City Council meeting of January 20, 1998 Page 3 treatment standards to current state requirements. The ordinance adopting the County's Individual Sewage Treatment standards, also implements triennial inspections of septic systems, as required by Met Council. In may be that Washington County will assume this responsibility on behalf of townships and cities. This matter will be clarified by the time of hearing for adoption of the ordinance on March 2, 1998. Leroux made motion, Miron seconded, to schedule a public hearing for March 2, 1998, at 7:05PK to consider adoption of an ordinance adopting the recently -revised County Individual Sewage Treatment Ordinance. All aye. Motion Carried. LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT POLICY The Council considered an amendments to the City's Workplace Safety Policy regarding lock-out/tag-out procedures. This amendment is required by OSHA, and staff recommended Council approval. Miron made motion, Goiffon seconded, to approve the amendments to the City's Workplace Safety Policy regarding lock -out -tag -out procedures, as submitted. All aye. Motion Carried. DEPUTY CLERK POSITION The City's deputy clerk resigned her position with the City, effective January 16, 1998. Staff sought Council approval to publish the enclosed advertisement for the position vacancy with no change to the recently -revised job description. Leroux made motion, Goiffon seconded, authorizing staff to advertise for the Deputy Clerk position. All aye. Motion Carried. COMMUTER RAIL REPORT The Council was updated by the City Administrator on discussion at the state and regional level regarding the operation of commuter -rail service in the metropolitan area, including a line between Forest Lake and St. Paul, running through the City of Hugo. The City Administrator's report on the current status of commuter -rail in the area, as well as his recommendation for reacting to the state and regional initiatives was *provided to the Council.