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BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON APRIL 4, 2022 D.1 March 21, 2022, City Council Meeting Staff recommends Council approve the above minutes for the City Council Meeting held on March 21, 2022, 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 7, 2022. G.1 Approve Claims Roster Staff recommends Council approve the Claims Roster as presented. G.2 Approve Donation to the Hugo Fire Department from the Hugo American Legion The Hugo American Legion is requesting to donate $1,000 to the Hugo Fire Department for equipment. Donations to the Fire Department must be approved by the Council. Staff recommends Council approve the donation of $1,000 from the Hugo American Legion to the Hugo Fire Department. G.3 Approve Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit for Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network Fundraiser on May 7, 2022 at the Hugo American Legion The Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network is requesting a Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit to hold a raffle during a fundraiser to be held on May 7, 2022, at the Hugo American Legion. Permits need to be approved by the Council before being approved by the MN Gambling Control Board. Staff recommends Council approve the Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit for the Hugo Yellow Ribbon. G.4 Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Washington County for CSAH8/Oneka Parkway Traffic Signal The 2022 Oneka Parkway Improvement Project was discussed at the March 21st City Council meeting where a Public Hearing was held. At the conclusion of the public hearing, City Council ordered the Improvement and authorized the preparation of plans and specifications. As part of the project, staff had requested Washington County consider moving up the signal improvements proposed for the intersection of CSAH 8 and Oneka Parkway from 2024 to 2022 so it could be included and designed as a City led project. Washington County has agreed to this approach and sees this as a mutually beneficial approach. The attached MOU outlines party responsibilities and cost sharing consistent with County practices. Staff recommends approval of the memorandum of understanding as written.