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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 11,2015 Administrator Ericson stated that Mr. Tolzmann has provided the City with his services for the past several years', is well known for his services and work ethic and his fees have not increased for this contract. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve Item #4. Agreement for Local Assessor Services by & Between the City of Centerville & Kenneth A. Tolzmann, SAMA (February 27, 2015 — February 27, 2019 Services) as presented. All in favor. Motion passed. VIII. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES I. None. IX. OLD BUSINESS 1. Northeast Water Summit and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Groundwater Management Area Project Administrator Ericson recapped a recent meeting of the Northeast Water Summit held in Hugo on January 29, 2015, he stated that he and the Mayor were in attendance along with many local elected and appointed officials, expressed the necessity for results of scientific study (to be completed in 2016) prior to ordering restrictions on ground water sources and possible major funding of water supplies to the north and east suburbs, inclusion of the League of Minnesota Cities lobbying efforts and involve Metro Cities. Administrator Ericson also stated that many believe that Metropolitan Council's reactions are extremely organized but so many different items are taking place in a very short period of time without funding considerations, alternative avenues for obtaining water resources, etc. rather than investing millions of dollars in piping to obtain water from the Mississippi and pumping to the northeast suburbs. Administrator Ericson reported that he, the Mayor and Council Member King were in attendance at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources meeting held in Shoreview on February 3,2015. Attorney Glaser stated that Representative Peter Fischer has already introduced a bill proposing adding increased surcharges, usage fees of private well owners and grant opportunities for communities within the north and east water management area. Attorney Glaser stated that this bill would provide an opportunity for elected officials to testify at hearings and allow shaping of the bill or any bills that may follow regarding the issue. Attorney Glaser also stated that Centerville is unique due to the location of the St. Paul Regional Water's pump house and how many options that have not been considered but could impact Centerville's budgets, taxes, recreation, shoreline, etc. and working with and taking the lead from Rep. Linda Runbeck. Administrator Ericson stated that included in the packet was the City of Hugo's resolution denying support for the settlement agreement, unification of northeast metro cities (I35W/E Coalition) and opposition to the implementation of the terms of the settlement agreement. Page 3 of 8 3