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City of Centerville <br /> Council Meeting Minutes <br /> January 11, 2012 <br /> Council Member Love reported that due to his employment he has participated in other dealings <br /> with the firm Murnane /Brandt Attorneys at Law but did not feel it was a conflict of interest. <br /> Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar, to <br /> Continue the Current Well Agreement w /Central Bank in the Event of Foreclosure on the <br /> Montain Property located at 7085 Progress Road. All in favor. Motion carried <br /> unanimously. <br /> IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES <br /> 1. City Administrator <br /> a. DNR Forestry Grant <br /> Administrator Larson reported that previously the City received grant funding from the DNR for <br /> trees that were installed in Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park last year as part of a Boy Scout <br /> project. The grant encumbered park property for thirty years. Administrator Larson stated that <br /> this grant would have similar restrictions and does not pay for trees planted on private property. <br /> Further, City code requires front -yard planting but does not allow boulevard plantings. <br /> Administrator Larson reported that the grant can only be utilized on public property and felt that <br /> the City would not benefit from this grant and this time. <br /> b. "Shovel Ready" Program <br /> Administrator Larson reported that the City owned property along Commerce Drive was certified <br /> "Shovel Ready" allowing it to be unique and marketed differently by DEED. <br /> c. Other <br /> Administrator Larson stated that recently he and Staff met with staff from the City of Lexington <br /> regarding shared services for building inspections and that is proceeding. Administrator Larson <br /> reported that he and Staff would again be meeting with them in the near future to continue <br /> discussions. <br /> Mayor Wilharber questioned whether additional discussions were had with the individuals <br /> interested in the lease option for the City's old Public Works site. Administrator Larson stated <br /> that due to the holidays, there has been a temporary delay in discussions. <br /> Attorney Glaser reported that the ticket education program is coming to an end, Administrators <br /> would be receiving reports within the next week, positive offender and police department <br /> feedback, addressed concerns regarding revenue and allocation of funding. <br /> Engineer Statz reported that Staff is continuing to work with the contractor regarding the trail <br /> project overages. <br /> Council Member Love reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission has been discussing the <br /> current snowmobile ordinance and bringing it in line with surrounding communities for ease of <br /> enforcement and user understanding. <br /> 4 <br />