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BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 D.1 Minutes for the September 6, 2016 City Council Meeting D.2 Minutes for the September 10, 2016 McCollar Park Grand Opening Staff recommends Council approve the above minutes as presented. F.1 Senior Housing Awareness Day - Tara Jebens-Singh, Adult Programs Coordinator In the fall of 2015, the City of Hugo participated in a community engagement process initiated by the White Bear Lake Area Schools regarding the area's aging population. A survey was conducted which led to an on-going community forum, the creation of action teams, and the generation of a number of actionable items to work toward a more age -friendly community. One of the outcomes of the forum was to hold a Senior Housing Awareness Day to build awareness of local senior housing options which may enable our aging residents to remain in the community for as long as they desire. Tara Jebens-Singh, Adult Programs Coordinator with White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Services and Recreation Department, will present information about the senior community forum. Staff recommends Council approve the proclamation declaring October 1, 2016 as Senior Housing Awareness Day. G.1 Approval of Claims City staff recommends Council approve the Claims Roster as presented. G.2 Approve Annual Performance Review for City Clerk Michele Lindau Michele Lindau was hired as the new City Clerk in the City of Hugo on January 1, 2008. Michele was originally hired by the City of Hugo as a part time employee in 1997 and a full time employee beginning May 1, 1999. City Administrator Bryan Bear recommends Council approve the annual performance review for City Clerk Michele Lindau. G.3 Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Worker Paul Christianson The City of Hugo hired Paul Christianson as a Public Works Worker on September 27, 2004. Public Works Director Scott Anderson recommends Council approve the annual performance review for Public Works Worker Paul Christianson. GA Approve Preliminary Tax Levy for 2017 At its August 24, 2016, mid -year budget workshop, the City Council listened to a presentation from Finance Director Ron Otkin highlighting revenues and expenditures to date as well as projections for the 2017 fiscal year. It was the consensus of the Council that the 2017 preliminary tax levy provide for no change in the urban tax rate. The total proposed 2017 property tax levy of $5,928,521 keeps the urban tax rate at 36.323% of tax capacity while the rural tax rate will decline by 0.03%. The proposed levy will allow the City to add an investigator/deputy position to the law enforcement contract as well as an apprentice position in