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the Automatic Mutual Aid Agreement between the two cities which would allow for automatic response from both departments for building and structure fires within each city. This would allow response immediately without first receiving a request for assistance. In addition, the responding parry may send any available fire department resources at the discretion of the responding parry official, based on availability. There will be no charges from the responding party unless assistance continues for a period of more than 12 hours. In that case, the responding party may submit an itemized bill for the cost of assistance after the initial 12-hour period to include salaries, equipment, etc. at the rates established by the Division of Forestry/MN/DNR. Staff recommends Council approve the Automatic Aid/Mutual Aid Agreement Between the Cities of Forest Lake and Hugo for the Dispatch and Use of Fire Personnel and Equipment. G.5 Approve Promotion of Probationary Firefighter Trevor LeGros to Firefighter Trevor LeGros was hired on November 21, 2016 and has completed all the necessary probationary requirements to be promoted to firefighter. Staff recommends Council approve the promotion of Trevor LeGros to regular firefighter. G.6 Approve Resolution Approving 2019 Salary and Reimbursement Levels At their July 2, 2018 meeting, the City Council approved mid-term salary adjustments and the 2019 salary matrix. The matrix included a 3.0% cost of living increase. During the 2019 budget process the Council also indicated their willingness to grant step increases to those employees who have not yet reached their pay grade maximums. Seven (7) of the city's 26 full-time employees will receive step increases. The net aggregate dollar increase equals $72,605. The overall budget for employee wages will increase by 3.96%. It is worth noting that two (2) positions are currently vacant. These positions appear on the proposed salary resolution at their corresponding pay grade minimums. Using state supplied software the Finance Department verified that the city will remain in compliance with Pay Equity Statutes. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the resolution setting 2019 salaries for City Employees and establishing employee reimbursement levels. G.7 Approve Wetland Replacement for FastSun4, LLC for Solar Farm on 165th Street Sunrise Engery Ventures (FastSun4, LLC) is proposing to construct a 1 megawatt solar facility along 165th Street on a 30 acre parcel. The City Council approved an IUP for the solar farm at its October 1, 2018, meeting. To accommodate this development, the applicant is proposing to impact 0.17 acres of wetland to construct an access driveway into the project. The applicant is proposing to replace the impacts to these wetland basins through the purchase of wetland credits from an approved wetland bank. The requirements under the MN Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) have been met. Staff recommends approval of the Oneka Place wetland replacement plans, subject to the conditions listed in the notice of decision. G.8 Approve the Replacement of Asphalt Patching Trailer for Public Works In 2005, the City purchased a three -ton capacity asphalt patching trailer from Stepp Manufacturing to assist in the filling of potholes and road patching. This piece of equipment hauls and heats the asphalt material that is placed in potholes. This piece of equipment has been in service for 14 seasons and is nearing the end of its useful life. Staff is looking to replace the trailer and is recommending increasing the capacity to a four -ton trailer. This has been included