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City of Centerville <br /> Council Meeting Minutes <br /> May 22, 2013 <br /> Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love to <br /> approve two (2) options for length of assessments associated with water connections; <br /> 15 years at 4% interest or 25 years at 5.25% interest for those water service line <br /> assessments that exceed an amount of $12,000. All in favor. Motion passed <br /> unanimously. <br /> IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES <br /> Administrator Larson reported that the State Legislature have adjourned for the year and <br /> noted that several bills had been passed: allowing cities to again receive Local <br /> Government Aid (LGA) with the City receiving ±$50,000 and local city government's <br /> ability to be tax exempt upon purchasing certain items; however, excise tax on vehicles <br /> would not be exempt. Administrator Larson stated that these bills would take effect in <br /> January of 2014. <br /> Administrator Larson suggested that Council consider receiving appraisal for their <br /> surplus land in anticipation for placing on the market for sale. <br /> Administrator Larson stated that Council had scheduled a Work Session following their <br /> next regularly scheduled meeting to discuss the 2014 budget, streets, LGA and levy <br /> limits. <br /> Attorney Glaser reported that recently WCCO television aired a segment on the Ticket <br /> Education Program that the cities operate, and that the League of MN cities authored bills <br /> to retain the funds earned from the program locally rather than forward them to the State <br /> of Minnesota. Attorney Glaser stated that there is a potential that the State of Minnesota <br /> could gain these funds going forward but not retro- actively. <br /> Council Member King reported that letters are being forwarded to the Federal <br /> Communications Commission (FCC) regarding Comcast's Basic Rate Package and that <br /> North Metro Telecommunications Commission will keep the Council abreast of their <br /> actions regarding this item. <br /> Council Member Fehrenbacher stated that at a recent Police Governing Board Meeting <br /> they discussed their annual audit and will be discussing methodology for calculating <br /> cities' share of financing the department. <br /> Mayor Wilharber reported that at a recent Fire Steering Committee meeting they <br /> determined that they would provide inspections for multi - family and rental residences. <br /> Mayor Wilharber stated that following a 10 minute break, Council would be holding a <br /> Work Session. <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br /> 5 <br />