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City of Centerville <br /> Council Meeting <br /> June 8, 2011 <br /> Mayor Wilharber stated that many residents desire to appear before Council at their next <br /> meeting regarding this issue. Mayor Wilharber stated that he inspected the area and it is <br /> saturated. Discussion ensued regarding definitions of wetland, items constructed in the <br /> drainage/utility easement, grade/elevations, maintenance, financial funding and priorities <br /> of ponds, etc. Mayor Wilharber stated that he solely desired that Council be aware of the <br /> residents that would be in attendance and possible options for them. <br /> IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES <br /> Administrator Larson reported that the scheduled I35W/E Coalition meeting in Hugo had <br /> been cancelled and reschedule to July. Council Members questioned the importance of <br /> their attendance. Administrator Larson stated that these meetings are for information <br /> sharing and for updates on the status of current and future projects in the area. Usually <br /> one or two council members attend along with the Administrator. <br /> City Engineer Mark Statz provided the Council with an update of the trail project: storm <br /> sewer work on Mill Road's completion within several days with gravel and sand being <br /> placed following this, bridge work on Brian Drive and concrete work continuing, the <br /> second phase of the project along CSAH54 is commencing, concrete work along <br /> Centerville Road is also commencing, with other areas receiving temporary gravel and <br /> sand. Mr. Statz cautioned residents that the levels of these trails comparative to <br /> driveways is only temporary. Mr. Statz stated that the City's website is consistently <br /> updated and the Lead Project Coordinator's contact information is also available. <br /> Council Member King gave a brief Parks and Recreation update: Yoga at Hidden Spring, <br /> Signage for Trails, Bald Eagle Waterski Club's dock installation and the Concession <br /> Stand at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park operation. <br /> Administrator Larson stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission continues to work <br /> on the Comprehensive Plan zoning alignment and it is felt that items will be brought <br /> before Council in July. <br /> Council Member Paar reviewed several upcoming events and their dates stating that the <br /> City's website is updated regularly and event information is available there. <br /> Parks & Recreation Chair, Patrick Branch was in the audience and questioned whether <br /> Council had considered purchasing the homes in the downtown area that are currently for <br /> sale and the ability to rent these homes until such time that the Downtown <br /> Redevelopment Project takes place. Concensus of the Council was to direct staff to <br /> research this possibility with the knowledge that funding was unlikely. <br /> X. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION (Pending Litigation w/Sheehy <br /> Construction) <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> 4 <br />