2013-04-24 CC Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2013 Television Adapter (DTA) for free by calling the North Metro Telecommunications Commission at (763) 231 -2801 and the Commission will be happy to facilitate this. Council Member King stated that he would desire for this information to be placed on the City web site. Council Member Paar reported that Fire Chief Streich, Mayor Bartholemay, Circle Pines and he all attended a recent Fire Marshal Conference where open discussion took place regarding structures of departments and operations. Council Member Paar stated that the conference lasted approximately two (2) hours and that that it was very worthwhile. Mayor Wilharber stated that the Centennial Fire District was presently participating in their annual audit. Mayor Wilharber stated that the City of Centerville's auditors, Abdo, Eick & Meyers would be attending Council's next meeting to report on the annual audit of the City's financials. Administrator Larson stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission would like to move forward the allowing the keeping of chickens on residential property, however, due to the Centennial Lakes Police Departments enforcement of City Codes, the cities of Circle Pines and Lexington would be meeting to determine whether they also desired to participate in allowing their residents the opportunity to house chickens. Administrator Larson felt that a Code Amendment would be forwarded to Council for their consideration sometime in May. Administrator Larson reported that he request from Council Members /Committee /Commission members a more concise listing of goals which he has provided to Council this evening. Administration Larson stated that taxes and spending are of high priority along with park maintenance, streets, quality of life, community heritage, citizen feedback and safety. Administrator Larson reported that on the reverse side of the goals he had added surrounding communities tax rates for comparison and measurement. Council Member Paar stated that it is very difficult to compare what services are being offered by what communities and that it may be too difficult to equate these rankings to Centerville's or to each other. Consensus of the Council was that the abbreviated goals were simple and concise. They will be added to a work session agenda for further consideration. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to adiourn the regularly schedule Council Meetine of April 10, 2013 at 7:14 p m All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by City Staff Member Teresa Bender, City Clerk Page 5 of 5 5