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City of Centerville <br /> Council Meeting Minutes <br /> April 11, 2012 <br /> VI. AWARDS /PRESENTATIONS /APPEARANCES <br /> 1. Mr. Steve McDonald, ABDO, Eick & Meyers — 2011 Audit Presentation <br /> Mr. McDonald reviewed the management letter and audit with Council. Mr. McDonald <br /> stated that the Management Letter was very positive, fund balances, reserves and cash <br /> balances were well within appropriate levels, internal controls are present, and that Staff <br /> has done a very good job of being pro- active and anticipating future goals of the Council. <br /> Mr. McDonald stated that most cities experienced minimal changes throughout the past <br /> year and Centerville was not different. Mr. McDonald stated that Staff was well prepared <br /> for the audit and thanked them. Mayor Wilharber stated that within the Audit several <br /> Council Member's terms were incorrect and Mr. McDonald stated that they would be <br /> corrected prior to submission to the State. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the depreciation of assets and Mr. McDonald stated that <br /> many assets are taken into consideration such as trails, infrastructure, roadways, etc.; <br /> however, the information is most useful in judging the age of infrastructure and in <br /> program resources to provide for future replacements.. <br /> Council thanked Staff for their diligent work associated with all facets of the financials <br /> and audit. <br /> Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member King, to Closed the <br /> Board of Review & Equalization Hearing at 6:53 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried <br /> unanimously. <br /> 2. Mr. Wayne LeBlanc, Report on Blue Herons <br /> Mr. LeBlanc distributed colored handouts to Council Members and thanked the City for <br /> their efforts regarding placing restrictions through a formal ordinance several years ago <br /> instituting a no wake zone on the northern portion of Peltier Lake near the island where <br /> the great blue herons nest. Mr. LeBlanc stated that the City of Lino Lakes also instituted <br /> this same ordinance. Mr. LeBlanc reported that not only with the assistance of the two <br /> cities, and assisted measures provided by volunteers (metal flashing on trees hindering <br /> predators, installation of signage, placement and maintenance of buoys and assembling <br /> stick piles for nesting) the increase of nests (80) from the previous year would never have <br /> happened. <br /> Mr. LeBlanc reported that a production agency associated with The National Geographic <br /> and Wild Case Files filmed for three (3) days in 2011 in the area and the program will air <br /> some time in the future. <br /> Council thanked Mr. LeBlanc for his efforts along with all of the volunteers that have <br /> assisted the birds throughout the years. <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br /> 3 <br />