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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for May 2, 2016 Page 5 of 7 Approve Purchase of Playground Equipment for McCollar Park At the City Council meeting of March 7, 2016, approval was given for the purchase of playground equipment for the new park in the Fable Hill neighborhood in an amount totaling $70,000. The total playground cost includes $50,000 from the Special Park Fund and a $20,000 donation from the Fable Hill Homeowners Association. At the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission meeting of April 13, 2016, four vendors made proposals for the playground. The neighborhood was invited to participate and assisted in the selection of equipment to include structures for 2-5 year olds and 5-12 year olds, a Rev 8 spinning net, a play house, and adult fitness equipment. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the purchase and installation of Burke play equipment proposed by St. Croix Recreation. Approve Letter of Intent and Application for Met Council Stormwater Reuse Grant The Met Council has grant funds available to implement water reuse projects. The Rice Creek Watershed District will administer the grant funds on behalf of Met Council, and is currently soliciting projects for consideration. City staff had prepared a grant application related to the Waters Edge reuse system, along with a letter of intent, that need to be forwarded to RCWD in order to be considered for grant funding. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the enclosed application and letter of intent for submission to RCWD. Approve Appointment of Gina Duncanson as the Fire Marshal on the Hugo Fire Department Fire Chief Kevin Colvard had chosen Gina Duncanson to be appointed as the new fire marshal on the Hugo Fire Department. The position was recently held by Firefighter Colin Emans, who is now the training lieutenant. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the appointment of Gina Duncanson as the fire marshal effective May 1, 2016. Approve Appointment of Cathy Moore-Arcand to the Parks Commission On April 19, 2016 Council interviewed three applicants for the vacancy on the Parks Commission. This vacancy was created by the resignation of Cinde Morris. After discussion, Council concluded Cathy Arcand was best fit for the position. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the appointment of Cathy Moore-Arcand to fill the vacancy on the Parks Commission with a term to end on December 31, 2016. Beaver Ponds Water Reuse Project The City solicited bids for the Beaver Ponds water reuse project for irrigation of the park. Three bids were received and opened on April 21, 2106. City Engineer Jay Kennedy provided background information on the project and described how it connected to the existing irrigation system. Kennedy explained that neighbors had been concerned about draining the pond. Staff had met with them, and plans were adjusted to only draw down the water three feet before shutting off the pump. Three bids were received and opened on April 2, 2016 with Peterson Companies being the low bidder.