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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 12, 2013 direction from council and how they desired to proceed. Council voiced their frustration with the matter and directed Glaser to secure compliance. Motion by Council Member Kin., seconded by Council Member Paar to proceed with civil action. Discussion ensued regarding timeline for compliance, potential for tax forfeiture, property valuation and estimated hours for Attorney Glaser to proceed. Attorney Glaser stated that his estimate would be 20 hours over the course of the summer. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS /UPDATES 1. Administrator Larson a. Joint Work Session with Planning & Zoning and Parks and Recreation on June 26, 2013. Administrator Larson gave Council an update regarding water connection agreements with 27 on project, 15 off project and 4 on Mound Trail. The Center Street project connections equal approximately 75% of residents hooking into the municipal water system with this project. Attorney Glaser reported that on Monday, formal arguments were heard before Judge Larson regarding the litigation with Sheehy Construction and a decision would be forthcoming in approximately 90 days. Engineer Statz briefed the Council on the status of the 2013 Street Project: He extended his and the contractor's appreciation to the residents for being patient with the project due to weather conditions. Engineer Statz reported that he has received several comments regarding the contractor's eagerness to assist residents in carrying groceries, ensuring trash receptacle placement and pickup and even assisting in removal of stuck vehicles.. The contractor anticipates that within a week or week and a half, gravel will be placed on Center Street, Ivy and Sumac Courts. Engineer Statz also reported that curb stops have been installed within this project, however, no connections have been made to date. Engineer Statz stated that the contractor will soon be replacing curbs that are either in very poor condition or causing drainage problems along Peterson Trail, Houle Circle and Fox Run. Engineer Statz again stated that he, staff and the contractor meet weekly on Thursdays to discuss progress and potential issues if any resident or Council Member desired to participate. Council Member Paar stated that if individuals are interested in registering for the parade, they can via the City's web site. Mayor Wilharber reminded residents that this weekend is the Garage Sale Days and Clean Up Days. He stated that there were about 45 garage sales registered and that the Clean -up would be at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park on Saturday from 8am to 4pm. Mayor Wilharber stated that he attended the graduation of firefighters through the Anoka County Fire Academy. The class had 25 individuals of which three will be based out of Fire Station 3 here in Centerville. The Mayor thanked them for their service and for going through the training. Mayor Wilharber noted that a Planning & Zoning Commissioner Member, Matt Montain, was a recent graduate of the Academy. Mayor Wilharber thanked all of the individuals for their dedication and also thanked Chief Streich. Page 6 of 7 P6