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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />February 23, 2011 <br /> <br />Previously discussed. <br /> <br /> <br />2. 2011 Fete des Lacs Parade Funding. <br /> <br /> <br />City Administrator Larsonstated that one of Council’s goals for 2011 was the City Celebration, parade <br />and fireworks. Council Member Paar stated that he and Ms. Mary Capra both have been approached by <br />individuals desiring to participate in the City’s parade and would like to reserve the date on their <br />calendars. Council Member Paar stated that planning, organization and funding are the keys to making <br />the annual Fete des Lacs celebration successful, but it is critical that City financial support is in place <br />before beginning that work. City Administrator Larson stated that $5,500 was budgeted for this year. <br />Council Member Fehrenbacher volunteered his time to this event and Mayor Wilharber stated that the <br />Lions will be meeting in the next few weeks to commence their organization of the street dance and ball <br /> <br />tournament. <br /> <br />Motion by Mayor Wilharber, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve the budgeted $5,500 <br />to support the 2011 Fete des Lacs parade and fireworks. All in favor. Council Member King <br />opposed. Motion carried. <br /> <br /> <br />3. Proposed Amendment to Chapter 111 (Liquor) ~ Distance from Schools & Churches – <br />Reduction to 300 rather than 500 feet. <br /> <br />Previously discussed. <br /> <br /> <br />4.Ratification of Centennial Lakes Police Governing Board Appointment of Mr. Jim Coan, Police <br />Chief/Emergency Management Director. <br /> <br />Both Mayor Wilharber and Council Member Fehrenbacher gave brief update on this item. <br />Council Member Fehrenbacher stated that the Governing Board interviewed three candidates and <br />Mr. Coan was the offered the position and he has accepted. Council Member Fehrenbacher <br />stated that Mr. Coan has family in the area and desires to move to this area. <br /> <br />City Administrator Larson stated that Mr. Coan has accepted the offer pending member cities’ <br />approval and that Circle Pines and Lexington Council’s have passed the same motion that is <br />before the Council this evening. <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar to ratify Mr. Jim <br />Coan’s appointment as Police Chief/Emergency Management Director of the Centennial Lakes <br />Police Department. <br /> <br />Council Member King desired to have additional information provided on the candidate than what was <br />in the packet and felt that he could not vote on the matter. <br /> <br />All in favor, except King who opposed Motion carried. <br /> <br /> <br />City Administrator Larson stated that once Mr. Coan is on the job, visits will be made to member cities <br />for introduction. <br /> <br /> <br />5.Forest Lake Contracting Final Pay Request (Peltier Lake Drive Street & Utility Improvements) ~ <br />Tabled. <br /> <br />Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br />