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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes May 8, 2013 Administrator Larson reported that the street projects are underway and approximately 45 residents desire to verify costs associated with water connection. Administrator Larson stated that a group of Mound Trail property owners have concerns regarding water connection, that he would be meeting with them in the next week and forwarding that information to Council. Administrator Larson stated that in November of last year a group of Mallard Way residents appeared before Council and requested that they have the ability to “spruce up” Outlot B, Pheasant Marsh and at that time, Council directed Staff to meet with them to provide direction. Administrator Larson reported that he and Public Works Director Palzer had met with them and provided the following information to them: Developer tax forfeited the property, the City purchased the property for public purpose and cannot sell it for private use, it would be mowed by the City once or twice a year, however, they could mow it if they desired, utilize it for picnicking and recreational fires as long as all items were removed immediately following their use. Administrator Larson stated that all residents can utilize the area in the same fashion due to its public purpose similar to a park. Engineer Statz stated that the street projects are underway and the first weekly construction meeting would be taking place on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. if anyone desired to attend. Engineer Statz also stated that utilities have begun being moved in anticipation for construction of the rain gardens. Mayor Wilharber reported that an upcoming meeting would be held regarding Flood Insurance Maps and a recent study performed by FEMA on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 and that there are several Veteran Memorials taking place within Anoka County for Veteran’s Day. Convene to Closed Session with 5 minute break 7:43 p. m. Minutes of closed portion of Council meeting of Wednesday, May 8, 2013. in City Hall The City Council of Centerville, Minnesota, reconvened their regular meeting of this date at 7:48 p.m. and then met in a closed session. Present were Mayor Tom Wilharber, Council members Jeff Paar, Steve King, D Love, and Ben Fehrenbacher. Also present were engineer Mark Statz, City Attorney Kurt Glaser, Finance Director Mike Jeziorski and Administrator Dallas Larson. The purpose of the closed meeting was for an attorney- client protected discussion involving litigation in the matter of Sheehy vs. Centerville. City Attorney Glaser reviewed the status of the litigation. The meeting was reopened to the public at 7:55 p.m. 89 Page of