2016-07-27 CC Minutes - Approved

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CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 27, 2016 6:30 p.m. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting of July 27, 2016 at City Hall, 1880 Main Street. PRESENT: Mayor Tom Wilharber Council Member Jeff Paar Council Member Ben Fehrenbacher Council Member Steve King Council Member D. Love ABSENT: None. STAFF: City Administrator Mike Ericson City Attorney Kurt Glaser I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilharber called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 1.Proposed Drawdown of Peltier Lake – RCWD Lake & Stream Specialist – Matt Kocian Mr. Kocian provided a brief overview of the proposed project and stated that the local newspaper recently published a well summarized article on the project. He stated that the drawdown would commence approximately September 19 and last through early spring or when ice came off the lake. He also stated that the drawdown would be completed to improve water quality, clarity and diminish invasive aquatic plant life. He reported that the lake would be allowed to refill in the spring in a week or a few days. He also reported that 84% of the abutting property owners support the project and 75% support is required. Mr. Kocian stated that 45-50 people attended the recent public hearing. Mayor Wilharber questioned whether the water quality of Centerville Lake would be jeopardized by this action and Mr. Kocian explained that there is a single culvert between the two lakes which contains a water control structure and is operated by St. Paul Regional Water. He also stated that the water quality of Centerville Lake has half or one third of phosphorous than Peltier Lake. Mayor Wilharber stated that he attended the meeting and was very impressed with the DNR and engineers that are involved with the project and looks forward to water quality improvement of