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G.7 Approve Appointment of US Bank as Depository for City Funds Each year, Council selects a depository/bank for the deposit of City funds. For many years, Council has selected the local Hugo branch of US Bank. City staff recommends the approval of U.S. Bank-Hugo as the official depository for City funds for 2022. G.8 Approve Appointment of The Citizen as Official Newspaper Each year, Council selects a newspaper as the official publication for all public notices and publishing of ordinances. For the past 14 years, the City Council appointed The Citizen as the City’s new official newspaper, and The Citizen would like to continue to provide this service at a rate increase from $12.10 to $12.70 per column inch. City staff recommends Council approve The Citizen as the City’s official newspaper for 2022. G.9 Approve Animal Control Service Contracts with Companion Animal Control and Otter Lake Animal Hospital for 2022 Since July 2013, Companion Animal Control and Otter Lake Animal Hospital have been providing animal control services to the City. Staff recommends continuation of the current contracts with Companion Animal Control and Otter Lake Animal Hospital for 2022. G.10 Approve Appointment of Fire Chief Jim Compton, Jr. as Emergency Management Director Each year, Council appoints a member of the City staff to serve in the role of Emergency Management Director. For the past decade, the Fire Chief has served in this position. City staff recommends the appointment of the Fire Chief Jim Compton, Jr. as the City’s Emergency Management Director for 2022. G. 11 Approve Appointments to Hugo Firefighter Relief Association Minnesota State Statute requires the official appointment of the ex-officio members of the Hugo Fire Department Relief Association Board. Council must appoint two elected or appointed members. City staff recommends appointment of Mayor Tom Weidt and Finance Director Anna Wobse as ex-officio members of the Hugo Fire Department Relief Association Board. G.12 Approve Appointment of Bronwen Kleissler as Chair of the Planning Commission Annually, Council appoints a member of the Planning Commission to serve as chair of the Commission. Bronwen Kleissler has been serving as the chair of the Planning Commission since August, 2015. Staff recommends Council approve the reappointment of Bronwen Kleissler as the chair of the Planning Commission for 2022. G.13 Approve Appointment of Alternate Planning Commission Member Cindy Petty as Regular Member At the December 20, 2021, meeting, Council approved the retirement of Planning Commissioner Scott Arcand at the end of his term on December 31, 2021. Cindy Petty has served as an alternate on the Planning Commission since appointed by Council on February 1, 2021. Staff recommends Council approve the appointment of Cindy Petty to serve as a regular member on the Planning Commission for a four year term to expire on December 31, 2025.