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BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MARCH 15, 2021 D.1 Approval of Minutes for the March 1, 2020, City Council Meeting Staff recommends Council approve the above meetings as presented. F.1 Update on COVID-19 City Response City Administrator Bryan Bear will provide an update on the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic G.1 Approve Claims Roster Staff recommends Council approve the Claims Roster as presented. G.2 Approve Annual Performance Review for Finance Director Ron Otkin Ron Otkin was hired as the City’s Finance Director on April 3, 1989. For the past 32 years, Ron has conducted duties related to the City’s Finance Department which includes the annual preparation of the City’s budget as well as financing of public improvement projects and preparation of the annual comprehensive financial report. City Administrator Bryan Bear recommends Council approve the annual performance review for Finance Director Ron Otkin. G.3 Approve Fulltime Permanent Status for Building Official Joel Hoistad Joel Hoistad was hired as the City’s new Building Official beginning on September 14, 2020. Joel has successfully completed his six-month probation period. Community Development Director Rachel Juba recommends Council approve Building Official Joel Hoistad as a fulltime permanent employee. G.4 Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Salt Storage Building at the New Public Works Facility Oertel Architects will soon have the final design and bidding documents prepared for the salt and materials storage buildings to be located at the new Public Works facility. A bid opening date of April 22nd is expected. Staff recommends Council authorize the advertisement of bids for the construction of the salt and materials storage building located at the new Public Works facility. G.5 Approve Request for Waiver of IUP Renewal Fee from Ann Rooney at 13755 Elmcrest Avenue North Ann Rooney, owner of Bluebird Screen Print LLC at 13755 Elmcrest Avenue North, has requested a fee waiver for the Interim Use Permit application fee. As a local business, Bluebird Screen Print, LLC, has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to generate the revenue that it typically sees throughout the year. In an effort to provide relief to local businesses, the City Council has previously approved $171,635.33 in grants through the CARES Business Grant program. The Council has also waived liquor license fees for restaurants in 2021. The IUP fee is $250. Staff recommends Council approve the fee waiver for Ann Rooney at 13755 Elmcrest Avenue North.