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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />September 9, 2015 <br /> <br />X. COUNCIL & ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENTS <br /> <br />1. Administrator Ericson <br /> <br />Administrator Ericson stated that utility billing was recently mailed out to residents along with a <br />newly revised City newsletter. Mr. Ericson stated that Staff had completed both of the projects <br />and feels that Council took steps to ensure a better delivered product. <br /> <br />2. Council <br /> <br />Attorney Glaser thanked staff for their assistance during his recent illness. <br /> <br />Engineer Statz stated that he would a street plan for Council’s next meeting. <br /> <br />Council Member King reported on the recent retiring of previous Parks & Recreation Committee <br />Chairperson Branch from being the Fete des Lacs 5K/8K Walk/Run Coordinator and the need for <br />the Committee to consider alternative resources. Council Member King stated that <br />Administrator Ericson had invited Mr. & Mrs. Terry Thompson, owners of Midwest Events, to <br />appear before them and provide a presentation of their services for the run coordination. Council <br />Member King stated that the Committee feels that a new avenue for services may provide <br />alternate revenue sources and larger participation for the event. <br /> <br />Council Member Paar reminded the audience that an upcoming Out Run Homelessness 5K & 8K <br />was scheduled for September 19, 2015 at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park commencing sharply at <br />8:00 a.m. Council Member Paar stated that there was a $30 registration fee prior to same day <br />registration will all proceeds will go to the No One Left Hungry Foundation. Council Member <br />Paar stated that the same certified courses that were utilized for the Fete des Lacs 5K/8K <br />Walk/Run will be used. <br /> <br />Council Member Love stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission discussed the downtown <br />moratorium, the need to hold a public hearing regarding the item, scheduling a public hearing for <br />October 6, 2015 to consider amending Chapter 156, Section 156.166 regarding parking <br />regulations for the industrial or warehousing requirements. Council Member Love also stated <br />that Ruffridge Johnson’s architect had met with Staff recently and has submitted a draft site plan. <br /> <br />Administrator Ericson reported that Fire Chief Glen Olson has announced his retirement as of <br />October 1, 2015 and there would be a gathering following the next Council meeting from 6:00 <br />p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Station 1. Administrator Ericson stated October 1, station 2 Glen Olson and <br />open house 6-8 p.m. 30 years of service after next meeting. <br /> <br />Administrator Ericson also reported that he has spoken with representatives from Connexus <br />Energy and Xcel regarding the potential for the City placing franchise fees onto residential <br />billing. <br /> <br />Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />