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BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON OCTOBER 16, 2023 D.1 Approval of Minutes for the September 30, 2023, Kidz ‘n Biz Fest D.2 Approval of Minutes for the October 2, 2023, Council Meeting D.3 Approval of Minutes for the October 2, 2023, Council Executive Session D.4 Approval of Minutes for the October 7, 2023, Citywide Bus Tour D.5 Approval of Minutes for the October 7, 2023, Hugo Fire Department Open House Staff recommends Council approve the above minutes as presented. G. 1 Approval of Claims Staff recommends Council approve the Claims Roster as presented. G.2 Approve Hiring of Jim Compton, Jr. as New Fulltime Fire Chief The City received 13 applications for the fulltime Fire Chief position and held interviews on October 4 and October 9. The interview team included City Administrator Bryan Bear, Public Works Director Scott Anderson, Finance Director Anna Wobse, Community Development Director Rachel Juba, Sergeant Joe Zerwas, Mayor Tom Weidt, and Council Member Mike Miron. After careful consideration, the interview team is recommending Council approve the hiring of Jim Compton, Jr. as the new fulltime Fire Chief effective November 20, 2023. G.3 Approve Donation to the Hugo Fire Department from the Oneka Ridge Golf Course The Oneka Golf Course would like to donate $1,400 to the Hugo Fire Department for AEDs. All donations to the Fire Department need to be approved by Council. Staff recommends Council approve the $1,400 donation from the Oneka Ridge Golf Course. G.4 Approve Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for 5841 130th Lane North – Johnstone Richard and Pamela Johnstone have requested an encroachment agreement to construct a fence within a drainage and utility easement on property located at 5841 130th Lane North. The Senior Engineering Technician has reviewed the location of the fence and is comfortable with the request. Staff is recommending approval of the resolution approving an encroachment agreement for 5841 130th Lane North. G.5 Approve Resolution Approving Encroachment Agreement for Adelaide Landing Master Association The Adelaide Landing Master Association has requested an encroachment agreement to allow construction of a fence within a drainage and utility easement on several properties located in the Adelaide Landing 6th Addition Development. The proposed location for the fence includes the east property line of seven residential lots, the right-of-way of 132nd Street North, and a portion of the platted Outlot A. The Senior Engineering Technician has reviewed the location of the fence and is comfortable with the request. Staff is recommending approval of the resolution approving an encroachment agreement for Adelaide Landing Master Association.