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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for May 4,2015 Page 3 of 7 6. Approve Ordinance and Summary Ordinance for Zoning Code Text Amendments 7. Approve Authorization to Create Ordinance on Solar Gardens All Ayes. Motion. Approval of Claims Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Claims Roster as presented. Approve Resolution Approving Variance for Accessory Building—Petronack Michael and Debra Petronack, 12997 Elmcrest Ave.N. applied for a variance to allow an accessory building to be placed in the front of the house,where the ordinance states that accessory buildings shall not protrude in front of the principal building. The footprint of the accessory building is proposed to be 1,040 square feet. At its April 23,2015 meeting,the Board considered the request and held a public hearing.There was no one that spoke during the public hearing, except the applicant. The Board agreed that the request met the criteria necessary to approve the variance and recommended Council approve the resolution for the variance request. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved RESOLUTION 2015-22 APPROVING VARIANCES FOR MICHAEL AND DEBRA PETRONACK IN THE LARGE LOT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN ACCESSORY BUILDING LOCATION ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12997 ELMCREST AVENUE NORTH. Approve Board of Trustees Reauest for Increase in Lump-Sum Pension The Board of Trustees for the Hugo Firefighter's Relief Association has formally requested City Council ratification of an increase of$100 per year of service in their lump-sum pension benefit. The Finance Department has reviewed this request and fmds it to be fmancially feasible and consistent with the Pension Fiscal Policy adopted in April, 2012. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the Board of Trustees request for a$100 increase in the lump-sum pension benefit,effective immediately. Haas commented that he appreciated the work of Finance Director Ron Otkin on this in recognition of the sacrifices made by the firefighters. Approve Resolution to Acquire Tax-Forfeited Parcels Each year,Washington County sends out a listing of tax-forfeited parcels in the City. This year there are no new tax forfeited parcels in Hugo,but the County is cleaning up tax-forfeited parcels from previous years. The City has received information that two lots in the City are in tax forfeiture. Staff recommends the City Council approve the resolution approving one outlot be conveyed to the City and the other lot for auction to adjacent property owners. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved RESOLUTION 2015-23 APPROVING THE APPLICATION BY A GOVERNMENTAL SUBDIVISION FOR CONVEYANCE OF TAX-FORFEITED LANDS FOR ONE PARCEL TO THE CITY,AND APPROVING ONE PARCEL FOR PRIVATE SALE TO AN ADJACENT LAND OWNER.