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Finance Director Ron Otkin recommends Council approve the Finance Coordinator position at Pay Grade 8. G.5 Approve Appointment of Accounting Clerk Anna Wobse as the New Finance Coordinator Anna Wobse has worked for the City of Hugo as the Accounting Clerk since November, 2008, under the direction of Finance Director Ron Otkin. With Anna's experience, she is qualified and will -suited for the Finance Coordinator position. Staff recommends Council approve the appointment of Anna Wobse as the new Finance Coordinator for the City of Hugo. G.6 Approve Return of Excess TIF to Washington County for Redistribution The Bald Eagle TIF District is scheduled to be decertified next year when the final note payment is made in February. Any monies left in the TIF Fund (Excess TIF) must be sent to the County for redistribution to the taxing jurisdictions. However, the City can send some of the Excess TIF to the County prior to decertification. Staff is recommending that we remit $350,000 of this Excess TIF to the County this year. The remaining balance in the TIF Fund will be used for cash flow purposes. Based on our share of the tax rate, the City will receive approximately $141,000 back from the County. The balance will be shared by the City, County and School District. Although these funds can then be used for any purpose, the School District will break even as their state aids will be reduced by the amount they receive. The Finance Department recommends that the City Council authorize remitting $350,000 of Excess TIF to Washington County for redistribution. H.1 Discussion on Waste Water Reuse At its March 5, 2018 meeting, Council tabled discussion on the Metropolitan Council's amendments to its Water Resources Policy Plan related to wastewater reuse as a potential strategy to benefit the regional wastewater system, sustain the region's groundwater supplies, and support economic growth. There are three alternatives that are the outcome of the Wastewater Reuse Policy Task Force that will be considered by the Met Council. The Met Council will hold two workshops and a public hearing to inform the public about and accept comments on the alternatives. Council Member Klein is requesting Council take a position on these proposals. H.2 Discussion on Historical Commission's Recommendation for the Hopkins Schoolhouse On the City Council's goals list is to consider restoration possibilities of the Hopkins Schoolhouse. The Council approved the hiring of Olivia Schiffman as the History Intern in June, 2017, and one of her duties was to lead the Historical Commission in the exploration of possibilities for the future use of the schoolhouse. Olivia has worked closely with Chair Cynthia Schoonover and the Historical Commission on gathering public input and considering several options. History Intern Olivia Schiffman will present background on the project and the Commission's findings and recommendation to the Council. Staff recommends Council discuss the recommendation presented and provide further direction.