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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes December 9,2015 Mayor Wilharber stated that the Council previously held a public hearing earlier regarding the matter and that if Council chose to adopt the Ordinance and Summary it would authorize CenturyLink the ability to provide cable services in the area along with Comcast. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to Adopt City Code, Second Series#74 & its Summary as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. OLD BUSINESS (Cont'd) 3. Centennial School District ISD#12 Centerville Elementary School—Parking Lot Options Administrator Ericson stated that subsequent to the last Council meeting Staff has met with the School District Superintendent and Business Manager, along with Mr. Paul Steffel and City Attorney Glaser regarding the matter attempting to assist the School District in any way that the City can. City Attorney Glaser stated that the City may also commence the eminent domain process on the same parcel for the same reasons and let the courts determine who would prevail, work with the School District for the best possible use of the property through a political level and its continued tax generation or incorporate some concessions with the School District regarding the City's loss of tax generation and the redevelopment of the downtown area. Administrator Ericson stated that the ISD#12 Board has a meeting on December 21, 2015 if any members of Council would be willing to participate to discuss alternative options for the property and parking lot options. Mayor Wilharber and Council Member Fehrenbacher volunteered to meet with the School District on this matter. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding size of building that could be constructed on the property, property tax generation on that building for years to come, parking requirements, downtown redevelopment, Planning & Zoning Commission concerns, downtown storm sewer, drainage, etc. 4. 2016 Mill& Overlay Project—Res.#15-038—Receiving Bids, Ordering Improvement& Scheduling Assessment Hearing Engineer Statz reviewed the bid summaries with Council. Mayor Wilharber questioned the low bidder's, Knife River, ability to complete the work and his familiarity of their workmanship. Engineer Statz stated that he is familiar with their work and believes that the City received very competitive bids from vendor's of reputable firms. Discussion ensued regarding the 2016 Proposed Budget, Local Government Aid, Franchise Fees and how important they are to finance the pavement management plan. Council Member Fehrenbacher questioned Engineer Statz's fees and were they realistic. Engineer Statz stated that he desired to keep fees low, that staff would be providing construction assistance as with previous projects and did not anticipate any modifications in the fee proposed. Page 8of10 19