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G.5 Approve Off -Site Gambling Permit for Merrick, Inc. for Purse Bingo at Hugo Legion Merrick, Inc., is requesting approval of an Off -Site Gambling Permit to conduct Purse Bingo at the Hugo American Legion. Merrick, Inc. is a nonprofit that serves adults with developmental disabilities by providing vocational and social opportunities. The Legion would like to hold Purse Bingo but does not want to carry and store the large inventory of merchandise. Staff recommends Council approve the Off -Site Gambling Permit for Merrick, Inc. for Purse Bingo at the Hugo American Legion. G.6 Approve Resignation of Andy Luchsinger from the Hugo Fire Department Firefighter Andy Luchsinger has submitted his letter of resignation from the Hugo Fire Department. Andy had served on the department since December, 2015. Staff recommends Council approve the resignation of Andy Luchsinger effective immediately. H.1 Public Hearing on Ordinance Amendment for Alternate Commission Members At its August 6, 2018, meeting, City Administrator Bryan Bear discussed with Council the idea of appointing alternates to serve on the City's EDA, Planning Commission, and Parks Commission. Council directed staff to work on changes to the ordinance and any changes to respective bylaws. Staff had discussed this with each of the commissions, prepared a draft ordinance and bylaws, and scheduled a public hearing this evening to take public comments on these changes. Staff recommends Council hold the public hearing and approve the ordinance and amended bylaws to allow for the appointment of alternate members to the Commissions J.1 Appointment of Alternates to the EDA and Planning Commission On July 17, 2018, Council interviewed six very qualified residents for vacancies on Hugo Commissions. At that time, there was discussion on appointing alternates, and staff was directed to work on changes to the ordinance and the bylaws to allow for this. A public hearing will be held this evening, and if Council approves the ordinance amendment, staff recommends Council approve the appointment of Maria Mulvihill as an alternate Planning Commission member, and Jennifer Wilson as an alternate member on the Economic Development Authority. J.2 Clearwater Creek Preserve Update At the meeting of February 21, 2018, the Parks Commission had discussion on an Active Living Grant from the Statewide Health Improvement Program through Washington County. The City of Hugo received $15,000 to master plan Clearwater Creek Preserve, in particular to enhance community engagement. This spring, the site was evaluated and the wetlands were delineated. An open house was held on June 26, 2018 to gather input from residents on the future of the park. An online forum and survey was also available. A good amount of input was received from residents to help guide the plan. At the Parks Commission meeting of August 15, 2018, three concept plans were presented for further discussion. A preferred concept plan has been drafted incorporating all of the input received on Clearwater Creek Preserve. The Parks Commission reviewed the plan at their September 19, 2018 meeting, and recommended approval of the plan as presented. Candace Amberg, Sr. Landscape Architect with WSB & Associates, will present the preferred concept plan to the City Council.