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positions will not exceed 40 hours per week. Staff recommends Council approve the advertisement for Public Works Seasonal Employees. G.9 Approve Resolution on Statutory Tort Liability Limits In the late 1990's, the League of Minnesota Insurance Trust required each city that obtained liability coverage from them to decide whether or not to waive the statutory tort liability limits to the extent of the coverage purchased. At that time, the City Council opted not to waive the statutory limits. LMCIT is requiring each member city to reaffirm their position regarding these limits. Currently these limits are $ 500,000 per claimant and $ 1, 500,000 per occurrence. Staff recommends Council approve the resolution on statutory tort liability limits. G.10 Approve Appointment of Lynn Patzner as the Planning Commission Representative on the Board of Zoning Appeals and Adiustments The Board of Zoning Appeals and Adjustments consists of one Planning Commission Member, one City Council Member, and one other resident of the City appointed annually by the Council. Tom Weidt serves as the Council representative, Christian Boland as the resident, with the Planning Commission member position vacant since the Council accepted the resignation of Rick Gwynn at their meeting on July 20, 2015. At the Planning Commission meeting on January 14, 2016, the Commission selected Lynn Patzner to serve on the Board. Staff recommends Council approve appointment of Lynn Patzner as the Planning Commission representative for the year 2016. G.11 Approve Hiring of Sarah Hodges as AudioNisual Technician Sarah Hodges has submitted her application for employment for the part time position as an audio/video technician to film and record City Council and Planning Commission meetings as needed. Staff recommends Council approve the hiring of Sarah Hodges at the rate of $12/hour beginning on February 1, 2016. G.12 Approve Resolution on Withrow School Closing At the January 4, 2016 meeting, Stillwater School District Superintendent Denise Pontrelli presented to Council her proposal to close three of the District's elementary schools: Oak Park Heights, Marine on St. Croix, and Withrow Elementary in Hugo. Council generally acknowledged they didn't have a clear understanding of the rationale for the decision and questioned whether all possibilities have been considered. Staff was directed to draft a resolution, not providing a formal recommendation, but on the process, value, and impact this decision may have on the community. Staff recommends Council approve the resolution on Withrow School closing. G.13 Authorize the Advertisement for sale of 2003 Chevrolet 1500 Engineering Dept. Pickup Staff is seeking approval to advertise the sale of the existing 2003 Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck (#109-03) that was previously used by the Engineering Department. This truck would be