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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes May 14,2014 1. Approval of Special Assessment Agreement with R & R Leasing for Reimbursement of Flood Plain Study Costs Administrator Larson stated that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been completing a new flood map for Centerville and has determined that a large portion of R & R Leasing's property east of 201h Avenue to the freeway should have an elevation four (4) feet lower than the current flood map, based upon work done by Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD). Administrator Larson reported that he has discussed this with FEMA and they are willing to consider the mapping supplied by RCWD; however, RCWD would need to supply additional information through their engineer as a consultant. Administrator Larson stated that property owner has signed a Special Assessment Agreement with the City to allow the City to recoup costs associated with the work. Administrator Larson also stated that the agreement provides repayment over a five year period at 5% interest in an amount not to exceed $36,000 and development of the area would be in the best interest of the City due to potential tax base. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve the Agreement as presented. All in favor. Motion passed. 2. Consider Acquiring of Vacant Shoreline Abutting Trailside Park (Centerville Lake) from St. Paul Regional Water Services Administrator Larson reported that he had recently met with members of the Bald Eagle Water Ski Club who desired to contribute $5,000 to the City to assist with the purchase of the property that abuts Trailside Park where they have been offering their shows during the summer for the last few years. Administrator Larson stated that several years ago, the City considered purchasing the property from St. Paul Water; however, an acceptable purchase price was not negotiated, and a lease agreement was entered into instead. Administrator Larson stated that he believes that following several years of usage by the Ski Club, parcels unbuildable status and the economy St. Paul Water may consider selling for a more acceptable price and if desire by Council he would again enter into negotiations to purchase the parcel. Lengthy discussed ensued regarding ownership, amount of land, maintenance, trees, entrance to the community, retaining the Ski Club, Parks & Recreation's desire to have the City own the property, previous negotiations had included more than just the parcel that abuts Trailside Park and the financial offer from the Ski Club. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member King to Staff to enter into negotiations with St. Paul Water to purchase shore land that abuts Trailside Park. Council Member Paar made a friendly amendment to negotiate the addition of the lake shore north of the park if ownership is transferred at no cost and Staff will forward information to Council for consideration of acquisition subsequent to negotiations. All in favor. Motion passed. Page 5 of 7 5