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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 23, 2011 1.(a) Resolution #11-XX — Issuance and Sale of $2,755,000 General Obligation Refunding Bond, Series 2011. Previously discussed. 2. 2011 Fete des Lacs Parade Funding. City Administrator Larson stated that one of Council's goals for 2011 was the City Celebration, parade and fireworks. Council Member Paar stated that he and Ms. Mary Capra both have been approached by individuals desiring to participate in the City's parade and would like to reserve the date on their calendars. Council Member Paar stated that planning, organization and fiinding are the keys to making the annual Fete des Lacs celebration successful, but it is critical that City financial support is in place before beginning that work. City Administrator Larson stated that $5,500 was budgeted for this year. Council Member Fehrenbacher volunteered his time to this event and Mayor Wilharber stated that the Lions will be meeting in the next few weeks to commence their organization of the street dance and ball tournament. Motion bv Council Member Wilharber, seconded 6v Council Member Love to approve the budgeted $5,500 to suaaort the 2011 Fete des Lacs aarade and fireworks All in favor Council Member King onnosed. Motion carried. 3. Proposed Amendment to Chapter 111 (Liquor) � Distance from Schools & Churches — Reduction to 300 rather than 500 feet. Previously discussed. 4. Ratification of Centennial Lakes Police Governing Board Appointment of Mr. Jim Coan, Police Chief/Emergency Management Director. Both Mayor Wilhazber and Council Member Fehrenbacher gave brief update on this item. Council Member Fehrenbacher stated that the Governing Board interviewed three candidates and Mr. Coan was the offered the position and he has accepted. Council Member Fehrenbacher stated that Mr. Coan has family in the area and desires to move to this area. City Administrator Larson stated that Mr. Coan has accepted the offer pending member cities' approval and that Circle Pines and Lexington Council's have passed the same motion that is before the Council this evening. Motion bv Council Member Fehrenbacher. seconded bv Council Member Paar to ratifv Mr Jim Coan's au�ointment as Police Chief/Emergencv Mana�ement Director of the Centennial Lakes Police Deuartment. Council Member King desired to have additional information provided on the candidate than what was in the packet and felt that he could not vote on the matter. All in favor, egceut Kin� who oaaosed Mo13on carried. City Administrator Larson stated that once Mr. Coan is on the job, visits will be made to member cities for introduction. Page 5 of 6 5