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City Council meeting of February 7, 1994 Page 5 identified by City staff for sealcoating be provided to the Washington County Public Works Department, and estimated quantities, for the City's participation in the County's 1994 selected project. All aye. Motion Carried. 1994 BUILDING PERMIT REPORT The Council reviewed a report of the building activity in the City of Hugo during 1993, as prepared by the City's Building Inspector, John Benson. There was no action needed relative to this matter. RECOMMENDATION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT' HIRING FREEZE Previously, the Council received a copy of a letter sent by the City Administrator to Fire Chief, Jim Wisner, regarding concerns raised on the legality on the City's current process for selecting new fire fighters. The City Administrator recommended that the Council place a hiring freeze on new fire fighters until such time as a revised Operations Manual for the Department, including revision of the hiring process, is completed. The revised Operations Manual is expected to be available for Council consideration by May 1, 1994. Mayor Stolt man expressed concern that the City was changing policy after the City had received applications. Miron made motion, Barnes seconded, that the City place a hiring freeze on new fire fighters until such time as a revised Operations Manual is completed and approved by the City Council. VOTING AYE: Barnes, Brunotte, Miron VOTING NAY: Stolt man Motion Carried. WASHINGTON COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACI The WCGMA of 1994 establishes a two-tier occupancy tax levied on the value of all newly -built structures in Washington Count'/. The proceeds for Such taX would be used to mitigate public costs from development, for expansion and improvement of parks, protection of open space, and for low-income, senior housing. The Act includes freezing of the MUSA as it exists on April 1, 1994, and includes other restrictions on development in Washington County for a period of 10 years. Representative Pam Neary, sponsor of the Act, has scheduled three forums of this proposal. The Council will discuss this matter on February, 1994, after attendance at one of the meetings. MARCH MEETING WITH LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL The Lino Lakes City Council has requested another meeting with the Hugo City Council to continue discussion on items of mutual concern to the communities. The Council decided on March 28 or March 30 to hold a joint meeting with Lino Lakes.