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As part of the Community Development Department, the Building Department currently includes a Building Official, Building Inspector, and Building Department Receptionist. There is another Building Inspector position in the budget. Commercial, industrial, and residential development has been steady in the City over the last few years. Staff keeps track of the number of permits and inspections each month. With the retirement of Terry Hagstrom and the steady number of permits, related building permits and inspections are required. Because of this, staff would like to fill the remaining Building Inspector position. Staff recommends approval of authorization to advertise for a new Building Inspector position. G.7 Approve Donation to the Hugo Fire Department from the Hugo America Legion The Hugo American Legion would like to donate $1,000 to the Hugo Fire Department from pull- tab proceeds for equipment and training. All donations to the Fire Department must be approved by the Council. Staff recommends Council approve the donation of $1,000 to the Hugo Fire Department. G.8 Approve Donation to the Hugo Fire Department from Terry and Carol-Lynn Spawn in Memory of Harley Ogata Terry and Carol-Lynn Spawn would like to donate $100 to the Hugo to the Hugo Fire Department in memory of Harley Ogata. All donations to the Fire Department must be approved by the Council. Staff recommends Council approve the donation of $100 to the Hugo Fire Department. G.9 Approve Special Event Permit for New Life Church Spring Outdoor Service on June 8 and Fall Festival on October 26, 2025 David Streitz on behalf of New Life Church has applied for a Special Event Permit to hold outdoor events on Sunday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, October 26 from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A Special Event Permit is required because they will be using an amplified sound system during the events. Approximately 100 people are expected to attend. The event will include a potluck and games. Amplified sound will be used for the service and possibly for games during the picnic. There may also be 1-2 small canopy tents set up for the event. Staff recommends Council approve the Special Event Permit for New Life Church for outdoor events on June 8 and October 26, 2025. G.10 Approve Temporary Liquor License for Lions Club for Good Neighbor Days June 6-8, 2025 The Hugo Lions Club has applied for a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License to serve alcohol at the Hugo Good Neighbor Days on June 6-8, 2025. The Lions Club has completed the application and paid the fee. Staff recommends Council approve the On-Sale Liquor License for the Hugo Lions during Good Neighbor Days subject to receipt of the appropriate Certificate of Liquor Liability Insurance for the event. G.11 Approve Ordinance Repealing Ordinance on Solar Farm Moratorium The City Council adopted interim Ordinance 2024-530 on May 20, 2024, placing a moratorium on new development of solar farms and directing a study to be conducted, and adopted