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Council Meeting Minutes for December 16, 2024 <br />Page 2 of 6 <br /> <br />Hugo and the relationships he had built. He introduced the new Hugo Sergeant Matt Weiland <br />saying he worked in Lake Elmo and in the canine division. <br /> <br />Matt addressed the Council saying Hugo has always been a desirable contract city, and he looked <br />forward to proving services to the City. <br /> <br />Sergeant Zerwas introduced Deputy Isaac Robbins. Robbins would be replacing <br />Deputy Ross Peterson who will be going to the canine division. Deputy Robbins had been with <br />the Sheriff’s Department for over a year and a half and would be on the afternoon shift. Robbins <br />said he was excited to be working for Hugo and looked forward to serving the City. <br /> <br />Mayor Weidt thanked Zerwas, congratulated Weiland and Robbins, and wished Peterson good <br />luck in the canine division. <br /> <br />Recognition of Council Member Phil Klein – Washington County Commissioner Fran <br />Miron <br /> <br />Washington County Commissioner Fran Miron talked about Phil Klein’s service to the <br />community saying he had served in numerous roles. Fran presented him with the <br />Commissioners Service Award for his outstanding service to Washington County. <br /> <br />Council members each spoke of their positive interactions with Klein and expressed appreciation <br />for his unselfish service saying he will be missed. <br /> <br />Mayor Weidt talked about the friendship and trust he had in Klein and the positive changes in <br />Hugo that Klein had been a part of. He presented Klein with a card signed by Council and staff <br />and a plaque in recognition and appreciation for his 16 years of dedicated service to the citizens <br />of Hugo. <br /> <br />Phil talked about his fortune of ending up in Hugo and being able to get involved in the <br />community. He talked about how he enjoyed the comradeship with the Council and commended <br />them, the Sheriff’s Department, County Commissioner, and staff on the excellent job they do. <br /> <br />City Administrator Bryan Bear said it was a pleasure working with Phil the past 16 years and <br />talked about how positive council relationships help get good things accomplished. He thanked <br />Phil on behalf of the entire staff. <br /> <br />Approval of Consent Agenda <br /> <br />Klein made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda. <br /> <br />1. Approve Claims Roster <br />2. Approve Annual Performance Review for Public Works Worker Miguel Souffront <br />3. Approve Annual Performance Review for Utility Lead Worker Rick Fox <br />4. Approve Resignation of Planning Commissioner Corky Lessard <br />5. Approve Appointment of Phil Klein to the Planning Commission <br />6. Approve Recommendation for Appointment of David Strub to MAWSAC <br />7. Approve Resolution on Statutory Tort Liability Limits