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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2017 Shake Your Shamrock Registration link provided on web site February 28, 2017. Mayor Paar reported on the Centennial Lakes Police Governing Board Meeting that took place recently by stating that Officer Nolan Walberg was sworn in, Officer John Krueger received the Meritorious Conduct Award for a recent incident, Officer Karim received a Life Saver Award along with EMTs and Sergeant Jacobsen. He stated that the Department would be purchasing body cameras and will schedule a public hearing to obtain input from residents prior to putting them into service. Discussion ensued regarding the following of the League of MN Cities Best Practices in regards to body cameras. He also stated that the Governing Board discussed an alert system similar to the City of Blaine's that would alert residents of water contamination, weather, school closings, etc. Mayor Paar stated that he has attended several meetings with Centennial School District staff, Legislators and other regarding an equitable funding system for those communities that are business poor and feels that continued work will be needed in this area but all individuals involved are passionate about ensuring equitability. Mayor Paar stated that Council received a thank you note from Stepping Stone for a City donation of $450 and described how the funding assisted a client in making strides for self - efficiency. Mayor Paar felt that Stepping Stone was a very well run organization and helpful to those that utilized their services. Mayor Paar, on behalf of the Centerville City Council, passed along their condolences to the Grahek family for the loss of their son William. X11. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Montain, seconded by Council Member Koski to Adjourn the Council Meeting of February 22, 2017 at 8:30 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by Teresa Bender, City Clerk Page 7 of 7 18