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City Administrator Larson reported that Xcel Energy will be replacing power lines in a small section of town (Progress Road, Heritage Street and along Centerville Road to Birch Street). These power lines will be above ground, in the right of ways and provide additional capacity for them. City Administrator Larson reported that the storm water irrigation project is nearing completion. He suggested that when the system is completed, an open house of some type be held inviting organizations that where involved with the construction and those who might be interested in the concept. Council consensus was that the event would be held after completion and weather dependant. Engineer Statz reported that the trail project is nearing completion with concrete, trees /shrubs and sod being placed. He requested that if residents had concerns that they contact the City. Council Member Paar reported that the Fire Steering Committee approved the 2012 Budget and explained that Chief Streich and his staff have incorporated innovative ways to increase the departments revenues, retain and recruit firefighters and incur only a $4,000 increase from last years budget. Council Member Paar stated that it costs Centerville $32.33 /resident per year for fire services. Council Member Fehrenbacher reported that Attorney Glaser presented the Municipal Violation Bureau System to the Governing Board, the Police Department recently held a ceremony for a new officer and hired a Chaplain. The Governing Board determined that going forward they would meet on a quarterly basis. Mayor Wilharber reported that he and Council Member Fehrenbacher received emails regarding the County's willingness to complete ditch, right of way and a small amount of construction work on CSAH21 /Centerville Road. Administrator Larson stated that due to the reduction in staffing and a bargaining unit representing one of the affected positions, a closed executive session was needed. Mayor Wilharber recessed the regularly scheduled Council Meeting at 8:35 p.m. and convened the Closed Executive Session following a five minute break. XI. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - POTENTIAL 1. Employee Negotiation Matters The City Council of Centerville, Minnesota, reconvened their regular meeting of this date at 8:40 p.m. and then met in a closed session. Present were Mayor Tom Wilharber, Council members Jeff Paar, Steve King, D Love, and Ben Fehrenbacher. Also present were City Attorney Kurt Glaser, Public Works Director Paul Palzer, Finance Director Mike Jeziorski and Administrator Dallas Larson. The purpose of the closed meeting was to consider staff reductions and negotiating separation agreements and severance packages. Administrator Larson reviewed draft resolutions directing the staff reductions and authorizing associated severance packages. 6