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G.14 Approve Appointment of Landform as City Planner Kendra Lindahl from Landform has worked over the past 23 years as the City Planner. Landform would like to continue to provide this service to the City at a revised rate schedule. City staff recommends approval of the appointment of Kendra Lindahl as the City Planner/Planning Consultant for the year 2026. G.15 Approve Appointment of Johnson & Turner as City Attorney City Attorney Dave Snyder has served the City with the law firm of Johnson & Turner for the past several years. Johnson & Turner would like to continue to provide legal services to the City at the adjusted rate schedule. City staff recommends approval of the appointment of David K. Snyder and the Johnson & Turner Law Firm as the City Attorney for the year 2026. G.16 Approve Appointment of Baker Tilly as Financial Advisor Financial Advisors Chris Hogan, Mikaela Huot and the other members of the Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP team have served the City very well over the years on a wide variety of projects. City staff recommends approval of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, as the City’s financial advisors for the year 2026. G.17 Approve Appointment of US Bank as Depository for City Funds Each year, Council selects a depository/bank for the deposit of City funds. For many years, Council has selected the local Hugo branch of US Bank. City staff recommends the approval of U.S. Bank-Hugo as the official depository for City funds for 2026. G.18 Approve Appointment of The Citizen as Official Newspaper Each year, Council selects a newspaper as the official publication for all public notices and publishing of ordinances. For the past 16 years, the City Council appointed The Citizen as the City’s new official newspaper, and The Citizen would like to continue to provide this service at a rate increase from $14.69 to $17.51 per column inch. City staff recommends Council approve The Citizen as the City’s official newspaper for 2026. G.19 Approve Appointments to Hugo Firefighter Relief Association Minnesota State Statute requires the official appointment of the ex-officio members of the Hugo Fire Department Relief Association Board. Council must appoint two elected or appointed members. City staff recommends appointment of Mayor Tom Weidt and Finance Director Anna Wobse as ex-officio members of the Hugo Fire Department Relief Association Board. G.20 Approve Donation to the Hugo Fire Department from the Hugo American Legion The Hugo American Legion would like to donate $1,500 to the Hugo Fire Department from pull-tab proceeds. All donations to the Fire Department must be approved by the Council. Staff recommends Council approve the donation of $1,500 to the Hugo Fire Department.