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G.4 Approve Resignation of Building Official Chuck Preisler Chuck Preisler was hired by the City of Hugo as the new Building Inspector on November 29, 2004 and was promoted to Building Official in April, 2010 to replace retired employee John Benson. Chuck is set to retire and has submitted his letter of resignation. Staff recommends Council approve the retirement of Building Official Chuck Preisler effective November 30, 2020. G.5 Approve Resignation of Planning Commissioner Andrew Tjernlund On February 6, 2017, Council appointed Andrew Tjerlnund to serve on the Hugo Planning Commission. On November 4, 2020, Tjernlund submitted notice of resignation due to scheduling. Staff recommends Council approve the resignation of Commissioner Tjernlund effective immediately. G.6 Approve Donation to the Fire Department from Hugo American Legion The Hugo American Legion would like to donate $600 to the Hugo Fire Department for equipment and training. Donations to the Fire Department must be approved by the City Council. Staff recommends Council approve the donation of $600 to the Fire Department from the American Legion. G.7 Approve Renewal of Auto Dismantling License for Hugo Auto and Truck Parts The City of Hugo received an application for the bi-annual Auto Dismantling License for Mike Brandt, dba Auto and Truck Parts. As a requirement of the license, City staff conducts annual inspection of the auto dismantling company for compliance with city, county, and state code. On October 19, 2020. Hugo City staff completed the inspection and found it to be in compliance with City Code as well as County regulations. City staff recommends Council approve the bi- annual Auto Dismantling License for Hugo Auto & Truck Parts. G.8 Approve Resolution Approving 2021 Salary and Reimbursement Levels At the mid-year budget workshop, the City Council indicated their willingness to adjust the City’s salary matrix by 3% and to grant step increases to those employees who have not yet reached their pay grade maximums. Nine of the City’s 26 full-time employees will receive step increases. Two of these nine employees will receive a two-step increase for superior job performance and one employee will be repositioned to a higher pay grade. The net aggregate dollar increase is $94,286 and the overall budget for employee wages will increase by 4.7%. 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 2021 salaries for city employees and establishing reimbursement levels.