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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting <br />June 8, 2011 <br /> <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 /> <br /> <br />IX.ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br /> <br />X.CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION (Pending Litigation w/Sheehy <br />Construction) <br /> <br />Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br />