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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 12, 2014 Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member King to approve the Special Event Permit Application for the 2014 Festival of the Lakes 5K/8K & % Mile Kids Run/Walks — July 26, 2014 Subject to Approval by the Police and Fire Departments as presented. All in favor. Motion passed. 5. Res. #14 -008 — Resolution of Support for Centennial Fire District Mayor Wilharber stated that the City of Circle Pines passed a similar resolution at their Council meeting on Tuesday. Administrator Larson stated that both communities desired to send a message to the volunteers, staff and residents of their commitment to the District with Lino Lakes' recent withdrawal. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Love to adopt Res. #14- 008 — Resolution of Support for Centennial Fire District. All in favor. Motion passed. 6. Res. #14 -009 — Resolution Approving Plan & Authorizing Bids — 21 Avenue Improvement Project Mayor Wilharber stated that Council previously entered into a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Lino Lakes regarding the proposed project and that the two Centerville property owners have signed agreements with the City for their portions of associated assessments. The City of Lino Lakes completed the plans on behalf of both cities. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love to approve Res. #14 -009 — Resolution Approving Plan & Authorizing Bids — 21" Avenue Improvement Proiect. All in favor. Motion passed. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS /UPDATES 1. Administrator Larson reported that the City will not be participating in the Lawsuit regarding the White Bear Lake water levels due surrounding communities' unwillingness to participate and the Department of Natural Resources ground water management area being put into place. 2. Administrator Larson reported that there will be a March 13, meeting of the collaborative work group of cities to hear from a consultant to present a work plan to evaluate the feasibility of a joint water utility. The Met. Council is excited to fund the study because of the benefits or ramifications it could pose in the future. It is anticipated that the study will be completed within six to eight months. City Attorney Glaser stated that he was at a recent meeting where the City of Centerville's staff was given accolades for recent splitting of project bids with separate materials contract, in an attempt to benefit from the City's new tax exempt status. He stated that other cities will be following that practice. Page 5 of 6 5