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