2017.01.03 CC Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

reduced to $44,482.80 (10% of the original letter of credit $444,482.80). H.19 Approve Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit for Pheasants Forever Event at Sal's Angus Grill Washington County Pheasants Forever has submitted an application for a lawful gambling exempt permit to conduct a raffle at their banquet on February 20, 2017 at Sal's Angus Grill. Staff recommends Council approve the Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit for Pheasants Forever. H.20 Approve Resignation of Planning Commissioner Lynn Patzner and Advertisement for Vacancy Planning Commissioner Lynn Patzner will be moving out of the City of Hugo and no longer able to serve on the Commission. She has submitted her letter of resignation effective February 28, 2017. Staff recommends Council approve the resignation of Planning Commissioner Lynn Patzner and the advertisement for vacancy. H.21 Approve Grant Application for Bikeable Community Workshop The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission made a recommendation at their December 14, 2016 meeting to apply for a Bikeable Community Workshop. Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Transportation, and the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota provide and facilitate the workshops in Minnesota communities. The workshop trains local, county and regional staff, community leaders and advocates on how to plan and support a more bike friendly community. Through facilitated discussion, presentations and a short on -bike mobile workshop, participants assess their community's bicycle facilities. The day -long workshop would be held between mid-May and mid-July and would support updates to the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan. Staff recommends application for a Bikeable Community Workshop to be held in Hugo. H.22 Approve Advertisement for Public Works Seasonal Employees For the past several years, the City has hired five seasonal Public Works positions to help maintain the City's park system and building grounds as well as assist in road patching crews and other work as needed. These positions were approved in the 2017 General Fund Budget. Staff recommends Council approve the advertisement for Public Works Seasonal employees. H.23 Approve Amended Contract with MN Services for Cleaning Public Buildings MN Services has been satisfactorily cleaning City Hall, Public Works, Hanifl Shelter, and the Fire Department since February, 2015. MN is requesting an amendment to their contract for a slight increase in rate for cleaning. Staff recommends Council approve the amended contract with MN Services for cleaning public buildings. J.1 Building Department Annual Report Annually, City staff provides a report on the activities in the Building Department for the previous year. Community Development Assistant Rachel Leitz will present to Council the 2017 Building Department Annual Report.