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