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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2003 Council Member Capra indicated she had provided information in packets concerning different forms of government. Mayor Sweeney indicated that this type of change would need to be on the ballot. Council Member Broussard Vickers suggested putting this on another agenda for discussion when there is a light agenda. 2. Legislative Update Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated she had put the legislative update memo on the desk as an FYI. She then indicated that the State has been working hard to reduce spending and has come up with $468 million to cover the short-term deficit. 3. Capital Proiects Update City Attorney Hoeft indicated none of the matters have settled and negotiations continue. 4. Building Permit Fee Review Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated she had no report on this issue. Council Member Capra asked if the new Council Members received the report from Mr. Palzer comparing fees to Lino Lakes. 5. Pending Issues Mr. Peterson indicated that Lino Lakes is working on an updated plan to provide a more accurate estimate of costs. He then said that drainage has been changed and should save money pending approval by Rice Creek. He also indicated he attempted to contact the interested business owner but was unable to reach him. Council Member Broussard Vickers commented that Council had asked for updated costs and had said that, if the property owners to be assessed were going to contest the assessment the City would not move forward. Mr. Peterson indicated that nothing further has happened and the activity that is taking place is necessary to provide updated cost information. Parade flags will be discussed as part of the Festival at a later date. Council Member Capra asked for authorization to purchase awards with funds out of the awards budget for the lifetime achievement recipients. There was Council consent to do so. Page 17 of 18