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