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BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON APRIL 5, 2021 D.1 March 15, 2021, City Council Meeting Staff recommends Council approve the above minutes for the City Council Meeting held on April 15, 2021, as presented. F.1 Washington County Assessor’s Report – Assessor Dan Squyres Washington County Assessor Dan Squyres is the residential assessor for the City of Hugo. Dan will be in attendance to provide information on the County’s Assessor report as it pertains to Hugo and answer questions by the Council in preparation for the Board of Appeals and Adjustments meeting on April 8, 2021. G.1 Approve Claims Roster Staff recommends Council approve the Claims Roster as presented. G.2 Approve Grant Agreement with BWSR for CSAH 8 Stormwater Reuse Project The City of Hugo has authorized preparation of plans and specifications for the final design of the County Road 8 Stormwater Reuse Project that will irrigate the median and boulevards along County Road 8, Lions Park, City Hall, Hugo Gardens and Keystone Place. The City was notified that they have been awarded funding from the Board of Soil and Water Resources (BWSR) in the amount of $392,400 for the project. The City had previously been awarded $50,000 from the Metropolitan Council Stormwater Grant Program and grants from the RCWD in the amounts of $100,000 and $76,000. The total project cost is estimated to be $729,000, with approximately 85% of the cost coming from grant funds. The City’s share of the project cost is $110,600. As part of the Clean Water Fund grant agreement, the City must not begin work under this grant until the agreement is executed. The funds for this grant expire on December 31, 2023. The agreement requires the installation of signage as provided in Minnesota Laws 2010, Chapter 361, Article 3, Section 5(b) for Clean Water Projects, and all signage must represent BWSR and the Clean Water Fund program as a funding partner. The Grant Agreement is enclosed for Council review and consideration of approval. Staff has prepared the enclosed Resolution Authorizing The Board of Soil and Water Resources 2021 Clean Water Fund Grant Agreement for the County Road 8 Stormwater Reuse Project, and recommends approval of the grant agreement in the amount of $392,400 2021. G.3 Approve Colin Emans as New Assistant Chief on the Hugo Fire Department Two firefighters were interviewed for the vacant position of Assistant Chief, and Colin Emans was selected to fill this position. Staff recommends Council approve Colin Emans as Assistant Chief on the Hugo Fire Department G.4 Approve Resignation of Firefighter Amy Kriegshauser from the Hugo Fire Department Hugo Firefighter Amy Kriegshauser has submitted her letter of resignation from the Fire Department. Chief Jim Compton, Jr. recommends Council accept the letter and confirm termination of her employment with the Hugo Fire Department effective immediately.