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City of Centerville <br /> Council Meeting Minutes <br /> August 8, 2012 <br /> providing key information on how to get an item to the legislature for consideration if <br /> multiple cities felt that it was a priority. Council had concerns that much larger cities <br /> were members who may have larger voices on issues, several neighboring communities' <br /> non - membership and the value of the membership. Ms. Nauman assured Council that <br /> they have member cities of all sizes and all work together cooperatively on issues of <br /> priority, attitudes of other communities benefiting from their services without being <br /> members and drawing Council's attention to the 50% membership reduction for the first <br /> year of membership. <br /> Administrator Larson stated that he felt that there was a value to the services provided by <br /> Metro Cities with the regular newsletters, lobbying efforts, legislative alerts, <br /> license /permit fee and salary surveys provided by them. <br /> Concensus of Council was to become a member for 2013 with the reduced fee and <br /> determine future membership after one year. <br /> VII. OLD BUSINESS <br /> 1. None. <br /> VIII. NEW BUSINESS <br /> 1. Appraisal Street Project Assessments <br /> Administrator Larson stated that it is customary to complete random appraisals associated <br /> with assessments for projects to ensure the benefit and that the assessment is viable. <br /> Administrator Larson stated that the appraisals will be used as tools to determine whether <br /> the project(s) should be commenced. <br /> Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love, to <br /> order appraisals of random properties within the project area in an amount not to <br /> exceed $4,000. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> 2. Joint Powers Agreement Sharing of Building Inspection Services — City of Hugo <br /> Administrator Larson stated that the agreement would allow participating communities <br /> maximization of their staff when and if needs arise for assistance. Administrator Larson <br /> stated that the agreement allows for participation, however, you do not have to utilize it if <br /> desired not to. Council Member Fehrenbacher stated that if a community was hit hard by <br /> weather and many buildings were damaged, similar to previous years, it would be an <br /> asset to have this in place. <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br /> 3 <br />