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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2013 3. Consider Acquiring Tax Forfeited Parcel — Outlot A Pheasant Marsh 1 St Addition Administrator Larson stated that Anoka County notified the City that a narrow piece of property (411' x 18' x 414' x 10') was retained by the developer, however, the developer stopped paying taxes on the parcel and it went into tax forfeiture. Administrator Larson stated that the parcel can be acquired at minimal cost and added to the right -of -way of the roadway (Dupre Road). Administrator Larson requested Council's direction, either to acquire the parcel and holding for public purpose or allowing it to remain tax forfeited. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the purchase of Outlot A, Pheasant Marsh 1 St Addition for public purpose at this time. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. 4. 2013 CDBG Agreement w /Anoka County — Water Main/Residential Hookup ($286,729) Administrator Larson stated that the City has received grant funding through Anoka County's Community Development Block Grant Program to provide residents within the Royal Meadows Development (North, South and West Robin Lanes and Cardinal Drive) with municipal services (water) if the owners of the properties meet certain financial criteria. Administrator Larson stated that Staff has attempted on numerous occasions to obtain 100% participation in a financial survey of property owners to no avail. Administrator Larson stated that to date of the surveys returned, 70% of the property owners have met the financial requirements for subsidy. Administrator Larson stated that Staff continues to obtain 100% survey completion. Administrator Larson stated that this grant does not require a local match, however, it was anticipated that the City would incur approximately $60,000 of the project with the grant assuming the remainder. Administrator Larson also stated that Council will need to determine placement of the watermain whether it be in the road, boulevard or rear yards. Council Member King had ongoing concerns for residents who may desire the water connection but who may not be able to afford the quarterly /monthly bill associated with the services. Engineer Statz stated that the Rice Creek Watershed District's rules have been modified and are not as stringent as the 2009 street improvement project. Discussion ensued regarding at any time prior to construction commencing the City could determine not to complete the project and return the funding otherwise the funds would need to be expended by December 31, 2014. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the 2013 CDBG Agreement w /Anoka County — Water Main/ Residential Hookup ($286,729) as presented. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. 5. Approval of the 2014 Centennial Fire District Budget Council Member Love desired to commend Chief Streich on his commitment to finding revenue to support the Fire District's Budget year after year. Council Member Paar Page 4 of 8 4