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BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MARCH 16, 2020 <br />D.1 Approval of Minutes for the March 2, 2020, City Council Meeting <br />D.2 March 4, 2020, Neighborhood Meeting on Proposed Public Works Facility <br />D.3 March 5, 2020, New Creations Child Care and Learning Center Open House <br />Staff recommends Council approve the above meetings as presented. <br />F.1 Presentation of GFOA Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting - Finance Director <br />Ron Otkin <br />Finance Director Ron Otkin has received notification from the Government Finance Officers <br />Association of the United States and Canada that the Hugo Finance Department has received <br />their 26"' Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. As Council is aware, <br />this certificate is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial <br />reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its <br />management. <br />F.2 Proposed .25% Sales Tax — Washington County Commissioner Fran Miron <br />Washington County is currently proposing a .25% sales tax for transportation in addition to the <br />.25% sales tax currently dedicated for transit projects. The County held the first public hearing <br />on February 11 and will continue the public hearing on March 17th, with final consideration <br />likely on March 24, 2020. Washington County Commissioner Fran Miron will be present to <br />explain the proposed tax and answer questions. <br />G.1 Approve Claims Roster <br />Staff recommends Council approve the Claims Roster as presented. <br />G.2 Approve Annual Performance Review for Finance Director Ron Otkin <br />Ron Otkin was hired as the City's Finance Director on April 3, 1989. For the past 31 years, Ron <br />has conducted duties related to the City's Finance Department which includes the annual <br />preparation of the City's budget as well as financing of public improvement projects and <br />accounts payable and accounts receivable. City Administrator Bryan Bear recommends Council <br />approve the annual performance review for Finance Director Ron Otkin. <br />G.3 Approve Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit for White Bear Lacrosse Club for April 19, <br />2020 Bingo <br />The White Bear Lake Boys Lacrosse Club has applied for a Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit to <br />hold a Bingo on April 19, 2020, at the Hugo American Legion as part of their fundraising event. <br />Staff recommends Council approve the Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit for their event. <br />