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City of Centerville <br /> Council Meeting Minutes <br /> May 8, 2013 <br /> amount of $3,900 to Chief Streich was for both his cellphone and approved <br /> educational reimbursement <br /> 4. Encroachment Agreement — 1889 Quebec Street — Fence <br /> Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to <br /> approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion passed <br /> unanimously. <br /> VI. AWARDS /PRESENTATIONS /APPEARANCES <br /> 1. Mr. Jim Coan, Police Chief, Centennial Lakes Police Department — Annual <br /> Report <br /> Chief Coan stated that he is very pleased with the accomplishments of the department <br /> throughout the year, pending completion of updating policies, standardized uniforms and <br /> firearms carried, designed a new badge, continued transitioning to a new model of patrol <br /> car, updated their website, hired several new officers, support staff while also <br /> strengthening the ranks of reserve officers and the CERT program. Chief Coan also <br /> reported that the Police Department's relationship with local schools, have been enhanced <br /> and they have developed strategic plans. <br /> Chief Coan felt that the Department would continue to strive for professional growth and <br /> development, maintain partnerships with citizens and fellow law enforcement agencies <br /> while continuing to provide the highest level of public safety to the citizens of <br /> Centerville, Circle Pines and Lexington in 2013. <br /> Council Member King questioned the attendance of an officer at Council meetings on a <br /> regular basis. Chief Coan responded that Sargent Aldrich would be appearing before <br /> Council to provide regular quarterly updates. Council Member King requested that the <br /> statistics that are provided be City specific rather than department specific. <br /> Chief Coan stated that the Department's annual and monthly reports are on their website <br /> for the public to review. <br /> 2. Mr. Ken Tolzmann, 2013 Report of Market Study and Equalization Meeting/Open <br /> Book <br /> Mr. Tolzmann stated that the Board of Equalization/Open Book procedure is the first <br /> process in establishing a City budget and once that is completed, Truth in Taxation <br /> Notices will be forwarded to residents in November. Mr. Tolzmann explained that he <br /> advocates on behalf of taxpayers while maintaining a duty upholding property tax laws. <br /> Mr. Tolzmann also explained how the valuation of homes are derived; by stating that <br /> Page 3 of 9 <br />