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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />October 28, 2015 <br />2. Council <br /> <br />Attorney Glaser stated that the recent software upgrades for the law enforcement component of <br />the prosecutors computer system within Anoka has been down but it is anticipated to streamline <br />operations between the differing entities. Attorney Glaser also stated that the Ticket Education <br />program is also receiving updates and that he is currently speaking with the Centennial Lakes <br />Police Commission Administrators regarding an expanded scope of program offerings. Mayor <br />Wilharber had concern regarding potential for the State of Minnesota being able to come after <br />the City for fees generated through the system. Attorney Glaser stated that the Supreme Court <br />and District Court turned down several cases previously and are not interested along with new <br />legislation in the 2016 session associated with these revenues. <br /> <br />Engineer Statz stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding <br />Parking Requirements (City Code 156) and Flood Plain. Engineer Statz stated that both of these <br />items will be on Council’s next agenda. <br /> <br />Council Member Paar had concern regarding maintenance responsibility of grass near the <br />Mayor’s home and east side of Meadow Lane up to Dupre Road. Engineer Statz stated that it <br />would be the abutting property owners responsibility and generally the County maintains such <br />areas as they have equipment that will accommodate those services. The current agreement with <br />Anoka County states that the abutting property owners are responsible. Council Member Paar <br />suggested forwarding notice to the property owners. Engineer Statz stated that he would speak <br />with Public Works Director Palzer regarding the City’s maintenance plan and bring that <br />information to Council. <br /> <br />Administrator Ericson stated that he and Staff met on site with school staff to discuss their <br />parking facility plan, green space needs, purchase of the City’s property and inaccuracies of the <br />County’s valuation of 1737 Main Street. Council Member Fehrenbacher felt strongly that if <br />would be financially beneficial for the property to be purchased by an entity that was not tax <br />exempt. Administrator Ericson also stated that the City had just received information regarding <br />the School District’s eminent domain proceedings against Mr. Paul Steffel owner of 1709 Main <br />Street. <br /> <br />Engineer Statz questioned whether the School District was aware of the City’s Downtown <br />Redevelopment plans and parking necessities for future growth. Administrator Ericson stated <br />that he is willing to schedule a meeting between Staff and the School District to inform them of <br />the City’s Redevelopment Plan and parking requirements related to the plan. Attorney Glaser <br />stated that the School District is also working with other neighboring property owners for <br />securing their property also. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding purchase of a new squad car for the Police Department, photo with <br />Mayors of the cities and promotion of two sergeants to lieutenants. Administrator Ericson stated <br />that he would arrange a time for a photo with all Mayors affiliated with the Centennial Lakes <br />Police Department. <br /> <br /> <br />Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />