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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 14,2015 d. Northeast Metro Water Summit — Administrator Ericson stated that the Council has been invited by the Mayor of the City of Hugo to attend this meeting scheduled for January 29, 2015, it becoming a monthly agenda item for updates and its importance to all communities affected by the DNR/White Bear Lake water level issues. e. Correspondence— Quad Press —Mr. Carter Johnson, Press Publications, was present and stated that the local paper is available on line, appreciates the City's legal newspaper appointment and work diligently to cover local news accurately and timely. f. Advertisements for Bid — 2015 Mill & Overlay Project — Administrator Ericson stated that bids will be opened on February 11, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. g. Closed Session for Litigation Discussion January 28, 2015 Meeting (Sheehy & Kelly) — Administrator Ericson stated that this item was informational only. h. City Purchase of St. Paul Regional Water Property — Signed Documents & Will be Recorded by them — Administrator Ericson stated that he had signed the documents and they will be record by St. Paul Regional Water. Administrator Ericson stated that the property is located along the lake abutting the property that the City owns — Trailside Park and a section north of that location along the lake. Administrator Ericson stated that he had attended the January 10, 2015 P & R Skate Night and the Committee members and hockey rink attendance were a great group. Administrator Ericson also stated that the Public Works staff did a wonderful job with the ice. Council Member King stated that the Parks & Recreation Committee would like their allotment for 2015 which would assist them in goal setting. Council Member Love stated that the Planning&Zoning Commission did not meet in January so he had nothing to report. Acting Mayor Paar stated that the Centennial Fire Steering meeting would be taking place the following Thursday. Acting Mayor Paar stated that he believed that the Administrator's update memorandum to Council is more concise and easily understood. Acting Mayor Paar also stated that Administrator Ericson has hit the ground running with both feet and is convinced that Council made the right decision on his employment. Acting Mayor Paar reported that Council Member King recently was CenterMart's gas winner. Acting Mayor Paar stated that he and Council appreciates the patience of residents during the Centerville reconstruction project this fall and hopes that they can again withstand construction in the spring to finish the project. Acting Mayor Paar stated that the majority of the City Staff has been with the City in excess of 15 years, the fire department and police department are the majority of the budget and are efficient and capable and wish the Mayor and his wife a speedy recovery from their illnesses. Page 7 of 8 7