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of Minnesota Cities regional meeting for the dinner and social hour Councilmember <br /> Brenner seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> COMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> EDC -Design Team Report <br /> Councilmember Brenner reported on the visit and presenation of the Minnesota Design Team <br /> (MDT). A fishing pier concept was developed from a color contest held within the community. <br /> The MDT gave 14 presentations on several different ideas that have potential to be implemented <br /> into the community; a heritage museum, youth center, bike riding areas, basketball courts, and <br /> give the downtown area (Main Street and Centerville Road) an old village appearance in the <br /> proposed commercial development. <br /> Mr. Wayne LaBlanc stated the Design Team was a tremendous experience and one of the greatest <br /> things to happen to Centerville. Centerville wants trails which was gathered from the MDT <br /> sessions. Unfortunately, the nature center is currently inaccessible because of a lack of trails to it. <br /> Mayor Wilharber noted a special thanks to Theresa Brenner and Mary Capra for all the long hours <br /> and help in making the MDT an endeavor. <br /> Mayor Wilharber reported a CSO is scheduled to give a presentation before the Council and <br /> explained the CSO role, the Explorer program, the Police reserve opportunities and the crime <br /> watch program. Finally, the Police Department received 12 applications for the Police Officer <br /> position, <br /> ADMINISTRATORS REPORT <br /> Mr. March confirmed a budget workshop date and time. <br /> Mr. March introduced Mr. James Bownik as the City's new intern. Furthermore, Mr. Bownik <br /> will be working on a $5,000 tree grant and a bill from a customer in regards to a sprinkler system. <br /> Mr. March concluded by explaining the City received a letter from Dennis Shudy requesting to <br /> lease the park property located off Cedar Street. The request will be further investigated. <br /> CONSENT AGENDA <br /> 1. Accept 1998 Fall Newsletter <br /> The Council requested a "thank you" statement to Mary Jo Helmbrecht, Joan LaMotte and <br /> Shirley Drewlo be incorporated into the fall newsletter. <br /> Councilmember Buckbee moved to approve the consent agenda Councilmember Brenner <br /> seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> 8 <br />