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GA Approve Resolution Calling for the Public Hearing on Proposed 147th St./Oneka Lake Blvd N. for March 7, 2016 At its December 21, 2015 meeting, Council directed the City Engineer to prepare a feasibility report on a potential improvement project of 147th Street/Oneka Lake Boulevard. The report provides information on whether the proposed improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible. Staff recommends Council approve the resolution calling for a public hearing on the project and scheduling a public hearing to allow the property owners affect by the project to be heard. G.5 Approve Solar Energy Summary Ordinance for Publication At its January 4, 2016 meeting, Council approved an ordinance relating to and regulating accessory solar energy systems and solar farms. For lengthy ordinances, State Statute § 412.191 allows for the publication of a summary ordinance the clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of an approved ordinance for publication. Staff recommend Council approve the solar energy summary ordinance for publication. G.6 Approve Advertisement of Bids for the 2016 Dust Control Proiect Staff is requesting authorization from the City Council to advertise for bids for the City's 2016 gravel road dust control project. The City of Hugo currently applies dust control to approximately 28 miles of gravel roads located within its municipal boundaries. Following City Council approval, staff will advertise and solicit bids through our City newspaper and will hold a bid opening on March 30, 2016. This will be followed by the Council considering bids in April. The dust control/stabilization would be applied in two separate applications, once in mid-May and again in early to mid-August. Staff recommends approval of authorization to advertise for bids for the City's 2016 gravel road dust control project G.7 Approve Advertisement of Bids for the 2016 Seal Coating Proiect Each year, the City of Hugo seal coats a portion of its bituminous roads. Staff seeks authorization from the City Council to advertise and solicit bids through our City newspaper and will hold the bid opening on March 30, 2016. Work would take place during the months of July and August. City staff recommends Council authorize advertisement of bid for the 2016 seal coating project G.8 Approve Advertisement for Public Works Seasonal Employees Staff is requesting authorization to advertise and hire a total of five (5) seasonal employees for the public works department. In the 2016 General Fund Budget, Council approved the five seasonal positions. Seasonal Public Works Employees assist with mowing, garbage/litter removal, park maintenance, boulevard and general Public Works maintenance. A starting hourly wage of $12.00/hour was approved in the 2016 General Fund Budget for these positions. These