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Council Meeting Minutes for March 20, 2023 Page 2 of 6 2018 when there were 1.5 counselors. There were now 5.25, but there was still a shortage of therapist, and 34 people were on their waiting list. There were 166 clients seen last year for 2,466 sessions. She shared information on two upcoming events. Empire Insurance will be holding a Shred It event on April 29, 2023, and will provide a donation to the Center. The Taste of the Lakes fundraiser event will be at the Scandia Creamery on April 20, 2023. Weidt made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the 2023 agreement between the City of Hugo and Lake Center for Youth and Family. All Ayes. Motion carried. Washington County Assessors Update - Assessors Dan Squyres and Tyson Terry Washington County Assessors Dan Squyres (Commercial) and Tyson Terry (Residential) provided Council an update on the County and Hugo property assessments in preparation for the Local Board of Appeals and Adjustments meeting on April 6, 2023. Tyson began by reviewing their assessment year timeline. Sales studies occur in October-September. By January 2nd, valuations are finalized and sent out in March. Truth in Taxation notices go out in November, and the tax payable is the following year. They are currently in the appeals period with the City’s Local Board of Appeals and Adjustments meeting on April 6, and the County Board meeting in June. He explained the quintile review was mandated by law and requires each property to be reviewed in-depth every five years. Last year, 1,188 properties were reviewed, and 1,536 were scheduled to be reviewed this year. Sales had peaked in 2018 in Hugo and in 2022 in Washington County. The median sales price in Hugo was $575,000, which was higher than the County median price of $500,000 and $398,000 in the Twin Cities. There were 110 new home starts in 2022, which made up most of the residential values. This was down from 197 new home starts the year before. Tyson stated the recent rise in interest rates had not affected values but has affected the length of time properties stay on the market. Approval of the Consent Agenda Klein made motion, Strub seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: 1. Approve Claims Roster 2. Approve Resolution Approving CUP Amendment for Bradley Investments/DART Portable Storage Units – 16028 Forest Boulevard North 3. Approve Proposal from WSB to Update Master Plan for the Bernin Property All Ayes. Motion carried. Approval of Claims Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Claims Roster as presented.