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minor subdivision to the City Council. Staff is recommending the City Council approve the resolution approving a minor subdivision for property located at 8991 130th Street North. G.6 Approve Ordinance Amending the Fence Ordinance Section 90-227 of City Code outlines requirements for fences and requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for placing a fence within a drainage and utility easement. Staff has been requiring that residents constructing a fence within an easement request an Encroachment Agreement from the City Council instead of a CUP, whether or not the easement has any public improvements, which lengthens the approval process for a fence. Staff is proposing amendments that are intended to streamline the process for approving fences. At its meeting on July 10, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered the request. No one spoke during the public hearing. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the ordinance amendments to the City Council. Staff is recommending that the City Council approve the ordinance approving amendments to the fence ordinance. G.7 Approve Special Event Permit for the Wilson Tool Company Picnic on August 9, 2025 Wilson Tool has applied for a Special Event Permit for their annual company picnic to be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hanifl Fields. This is a private event and free of charge to Wilson Tool employees and their families. Approximately 900 people are expected to attend. There will be catered food, alcohol, and activities. There will also be amplified sound for announcements. Council approval is required for any event that serves alcohol, has amplified music, and attendance of over 200 people. Staff recommends Council approve the Special Event Permits for Wilson Tool’s company events. G.8 Approve Temporary Liquor License for Hugo Lions Club for the Wilson Tool Picnic on Saturday, August 9, 2025 The Hugo Lions Club has applied for a Temporary Liquor License to serve alcohol at the Wilson Tool Picnic on August 9, 2025. The Club has provided the completed application, application fee, and proof of Liquor Liability Insurance for the event. Staff recommends Council approve the Temporary Liquor License for the Wilson Tool Picnic on Saturday, August 9, 2025. J.1 Discussion and Approval of Revised Remote Attendance Policy At its October 20, 2014, meeting, Council adopted a Remote Attendance Policy to allow a council member to use “Skype” for the purpose of attending a City Council meeting from a location other than the Council Chambers. Legislation over the past 11 years, and specifically during COVID, has amended the law on remote meeting attendance. In addition, a new law enacted during the 2025 Legislative Session has made changes to the Open Meeting Law and eliminated the “open and assessable” location rule for remote meeting attendees. Staff reviewed the City’s policy on remote attendance and is recommending Council consider revisions to comply with State Statute. Staff will review these revisions with the Council and recommend Council approve a revised Remote Attendance Policy.