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G.6 Approve Advertisement of Bids for the 2018 Dust Control Proiect Staff is requesting authorization from the City Council to advertise for bids for the City's 2018 gravel road dust control project. The City of Hugo currently applies dust control to approximately 28 miles of gravel roads located within its municipal boundaries. Following City Council approval, staff will advertise and solicit bids through our City newspaper and will hold a bid opening in early April. This will be followed by the Council considering bids in April. The dust control/stabilization would be applied in two separate applications, once in mid-May and again in early to mid-August. Staff recommends approve authorization to advertise for bids for the City's 2018 gravel road dust control project G.7 Approve Advertisement for Bids for the Fire Hall Roof and Mechanical Equipment The Hugo Fire Department was constructed in 1998, and the roof has overreached its life expectancy along with the roof -top mechanical equipment. Staff has been working with Roof Spec on developing plans and specification for the installation of a new roof and mechanical equipment. Staff is working on final approval of the bid package. Staff recommends Council approve the advertisement for bids for the roof project subject to approval by the City Attorney. G.8 Approve Penalty for Liquor Violation for MGM Wine & Spirits The City of Hugo was notified by the MN Department of Public Safety Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement of a recent violation by KSIALL Company dba MGM Wine & Spirits Hugo and MGM Wine & Spirits Forest Lake. It was alleged that product was purchased by one store for resale at the other. This is a violation of State Statute 340A.415 and City Code Sec. 6-61. On Thursday, January 25, 2018, staff meet with MGM owner Victor Shevchuk who indicated he now fully understands the State Statue and Hugo ordinance regarding the sale of alcohol between retail stores and sanctions that may be imposed by the City Council. Pursuant to Hugo City Code, Council may revoke the license, suspend the license for up to 60 days, or impose a civil penalty of up to $2,000. Penalties established by resolution for other liquor violations impose a $300 fine for a first time offence. Staff recommends Council fine MGM Wine & Spirits Hugo $300 with the understanding that subsequent violation will result in stricter penalties. G.9 Approve Advertisement for Community Development Intern At its March 16, 2017, meeting, Council approved the hiring of Sarah Rumppe as the new community development intern beginning spring, 2017. Sarah recently accepted a position at Westwood Engineering. Staff recommends Council approve advertisement for a new community development intern. G.10 Approve Advertisement for Seasonal Public Works Employees In past 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 2018 General Fund Budget. Public works Director, Scott Anderson is seeking Council approval for the advertisement of Seasonal Public Works positions.