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A I/ City Council meeting of 2/21/89 Page 6 areas of the community that are experiencing rapid growth. We feel the city should start planning now to develop a more comprehensive approach to providing civil defense warnings within the community' It may take the city as long as five years to accomplish phase one of the program, however, we feel that a policy should be approved by the council and we should begin planning to meet ongoing needs of the community with regard to a proper warning system. Please keep in mind that like any policy, this is subject to modification. City staff recommends council approval of the policy statement and early warning system map. Atkinson made motion, Olson seconded, that the City of Hugo adopt the policy statement and early warning system map as follows: 1. The early warning system should be expanded as the community grows. 2. Sirens should be located on city property or easements at locations that can best serve developed areas and future growth. 3. A special fund shall be established to improve the city's early warning system. 4. The city shall provide the most efficient and economical system available. 5. The siren vicinity map should be used as a guide in locating early warning systems mechanical equipment. 6. Funding for the system shall be from the following sources: A. General Fund B. Special Tax levies C. Federal and state grants D. Developer fees E. Other sources as designated by the City Council 7. The city should budget funds annually for improvement and maintenance of the system' All ave. Motion Carried. MISCELLANEOUS Atkinson made motion, Vail seconded, to accept the resignation of Gerald Sullivan from the Hugo Planning Commission effective immediately' All aye. Motion Carried. Mayor Atkinson referenced a letter of complaint from property owners adjoining the Tara Arhip property. The city administrator is to forward a copy of the letter to the city's prosecuting attorney to deal with along with other charges against Ms. Arhip. The city received an ICR report from the Washington County Sheriff's Office regarding a possible after hours violation at Ricci's Saloon' The report is to be made a part of Ricci's Saloon liquor file, and a copy of the report is to be sent to Robert Ricci. Washington County Public Works submitted a sign placement recommendation for Ethan Avenue/120th Street (north of Bald Eagle Lake) totaling approximately $2,000.00. Mayor Atkinson suggested that the recommendation be considered at 1990 budget time.