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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes August 14, 2013 concurred and stated that the Chief has attempted new and innovative ways to not only increase revenue through EMS training, grants, etc. but going door -to -door soliciting new firefighters. Council Member Paar also stated that the Fire Steering Committee's contributions have also been an asset. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Love, to approve the 2014 Centennial Fire District Budget as presented All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Approval of the 2014 Centennial Lakes Police Department Budget Administrator Larson reviewed the previously submitted information and stated that replacement pages were presented this evening for Council review. Administrator Larson reported that the differences in the two documents were that the first documents contained all options and the newly submitted replacement documents only contained Option 3 which is recommended by the Governing Board. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding relying on the fund balance, replacement of equipment, patrol cars, personnel costs, pay equity and union contract negotiations. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Love, to approve the 2014 Centennial Lakes Police Department Budget as presented All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Proposed Budget for Engineering Service for Centerville Road /(CSAH21) Project Administrator Larson stated that the City would be entering into a Joint Power Agreement with Anoka County for the reconstruction of Centerville Road /(CSAH21); however, the City would be responsible for such items as City design, storm sewer portion and monitoring design. Engineer Statz desired to correct an error in the presented documents by stating that there would not be a turn lane at Center Street & Hunters Trail due to the input obtained at the previous public meeting and concerns for needed encroachments /easements. Engineer Statz gave a brief overview of the project, stated that the entire design and associated financial responsibilities, City responsibility /County responsibility, are yet to be determined. Administrator Larson stated that within three months a Joint Powers Agreement for the project should be forwarded to the City detailing the project, financial responsibilities, design, etc. Mayor Wilharber reported that an additional public input meeting would be held on September 24, 2013 at St. Genevieve's Community Parish regarding the project. Engineer Statz stated that a breakdown of fees was contained on the last page of Stantec's proposal, total of $43,000 and any item(s) could be removed if Council determined and the fees would be adjusted accordingly. Page 5 of 8 5