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Council Meeting Minutes for April 17, 2023 Page 3 of 6 Employees assist with mowing, garbage/litter removal, park maintenance, boulevard maintenance and general public works maintenance. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the hiring of seasonal employees as follows: Martin Jorgenson (return), Madison Siebenaler (return), Sam Nelson (return), Alex Lohmann (new), Adler Siebenaler (new), and William Heise (new). Approve Six-Month Extension for Administrative Intern Joe Hinzman At its October 17, 2022, Council meeting, Council approved the hiring of Joe Hinzmen as the new Administrative Intern with a start date of October 24, 2022. Intern positions were typically for six-months, and staff requested to extend his position for another six months. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved a six-month extension for Administrative Intern Joe Hinzman until October 24, 2023, at $19.25 per hour. Approve Donation for Bayport American Legion to the Hugo Fire Department The Bayport American Legion had requested to donate $5,000 to the Hugo Fire Department from pull-tab proceeds for equipment and training. All donations to the Fire Department needed to be approved by the Council. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the donation of $5,000 to the Hugo Fire Department. Approve Temporary Liquor License for the Chain of Lakes Rotary for Fundraiser Event on May 6, 2023 The Chain of Lakes Rotary had applied for a temporary on-sale liquor license to serve beer at their fundraising event on Saturday, May 6, 2023, to be held at the Pete Pedersen Pavilion. The applicant had paid the required fee and provided a certificate of insurance. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the temporary liquor on-sale liquor license for the Chain of Lakes Rotary. Approve Special Event Permit for the Blacksmith Lounge for 2023 Events The Blacksmith Lounge, 17205 Forest Boulevard North, had applied for a Special Event Permit for their 2023 events to be held between Memorial Day and end of September. Events included four auctions, seven car shows, one motorcycle swap meet, and one fundraising event. A SEP approved by Council was required because there would be alcohol served outside and there may be up to 200 people in attendance. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Special Event Permit for the Blacksmith Lounge. Approve Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Lift Station No. 12 Lift Station No. 12 would be in the northwest portion of the proposed Oneka Prairie Development. Since the Oneka Prairie project did not have a recorded final plat, the City asked for and received a permanent drainage and utility easement for the lift station area to ensure that if the City goes through the design process it could construct the lift station at this location even