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City Council meeting of July 18, 2005 Page 3 management skills culminated in the completion of the city's new 19,200 square foot public works facility in January 2005. With the grand opening scheduled for August 4, 2005, the City is very proud of the dedication and leadership exhibited by Chris for the past six years. To organize, equip, and construct a brand new public works department in a time-span of three years has been an incredible accomplishment. Chris' hard work, attentive eye to detail, and thoroughness in completion of all duties makes him an excellent public works director. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the annual performance review for Public Works Director Chris Petree. APPROVE LGU PERMIT FOR THE CSAH 8/14 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT A Wetland Replacement Plan was submitted by Washington County on May 9, 2005, as required by the Wetland Conservation Act(WCA). The City is the Local Government Unit (LGU) for the WCA and thus makes determinations on wetland applications. The application includes wetland mitigation plan for the off-site replacement of the 2.42 acres of wetland impact associated with the CSAH 8/14 reconstruction project. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the above-mentioned wetland mitigation plan application, as described within. APPROVE LGU PERMIT FOR ONEKA PARKWAY PROJECT Staff recommended that Council approve the Wetland Mitigation and Water Resource Management LGU permit for the Oneka Parkway project, as defined in Council packet. The application includes wetland mitigation plan for 0.8 acres of impact associated with the proposed Oneka Parkway project and compliance with City storm water management, construction site erosion control, and floodplain mitigation requirements. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Wetland Mitigation and Water Resource Management LGU permit for the Oneka Parkway project. APPROVE HIRING OF DAVID GREEDER AS THE PUBLIC WORKS MECHANIC On April 8, 2005, Council authorized staff to advertise for the hiring of a mechanic in the public works department. After receiving twenty-seven applications for the position, City staff interviewed ten of the applicants, of which four were selected for second interviews. The interview team included Public Works Director Chris Petree, Public Works Lead Worker Tom Smith, and City Administrator Mike Ericson. Staff is pleased to recommend the selection of David Greeder, a Hugo resident, to fill the position. Adoption of the Consent Agenda appointed David Greeder as the City's new Public Works Mechanic at a starting rate of$18.26 per hour, with the standard pre-employment physical and six month probationary period. APPROVE SCREENING PLAN FOR SCHWIETERS PROPERTIES On May 16, 2005, Council approved a site plan for Schwieters Properties for a 45,000 square foot building and related site improvements on property located in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. The applicant was required to present a plan detailing screening of all exterior storage areas. The Planning Commission reviewed the screening plan at its meeting on June 23, 2005, and unanimously recommended approval of the plan. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the screening plan for Schwieters Properties located in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park.