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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for May 2, 2016 Page 4 of 7 Approve Application for Water Surface Use Permit for Mike Ball on Round Lake On behalf of residents living on Round Lake, resident Mike Ball had made application to the City of Hugo for a water surface use permit to allow residents to water ski on the slalom course on the lake and put a water ski jump on the lake. Washington County Sheriffs Department has provided the application form that has been completed by Mike Ball. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the application for a water surface use permit for a water skiing course on Round Lake. Approve Renewal of 2 a.m. Liquor License for Blue Heron Grill, Inc. Blue Heron Grill, Inc., 14725 Victor Hugo Boulevard, had applied for renewal of its 2:00 a.m. closing time license. City staff had reviewed the application and found it to be satisfactorily complete. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the renewal of the 2:00 a.m. closing time for the Blue Heron Grill. Approve Amendment to Personnel Policy Regarding Fire Department Probationary Period Fire Chief Kevin Colvard and Deputy Fire Chief Jim Compton Jr had recommended changes to the Personnel Policy on the probation period and inclusion of language regarding training bonuses. The revision permits the Fire Chief to reduce the 24-month probation period to a period not less than 12 months. It also allows for the payment of training bonuses after the probation period and completion of specific courses. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the amendments to the personnel policy. Approve Board of Trustees Request for Increase in Lump.-Sum Pension The Board of Trustees for the Hugo Firefighter's Relief Association formally requested City Council ratification of an increase of$100 per year of service in their lump-sum pension benefit. The Finance Department had reviewed this request and found it to be financially feasible and consistent with the Pension Fiscal Policy adopted in April, 2012. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved to ratify the Board of Trustees request for a $100 increase in their lump-sum pension benefit. Approve Naming of McCollar Park in Fable Hills At their April 13, 2016 meeting, the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Commission had made a recommendation to name the new park in the Fable Hill neighborhood McCollar Park. The park property was acquired through park dedication and has been improved to include a park shelter, irrigated open space, and perimeter trees. Developer Len Pratt had recommended to the Parks Commission that the property be named in honor of the former property owner which provides not only a legacy but represents the historical character of the area. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the naming of the park in Fable Hill to McCollar Park.