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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes March 8, 2017 Mayor Paar reminded the audience and viewers that the Shake Your Shamrock event was scheduled for March 11, 2017 and was organized by Midwest Events with Kelly's Korner being a sponsor. He reported that he and Administrator Ericson attended a meeting with the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce recently where member cities where reviewing activities within their communities for the previous year. He stated that the City of Lino Lakes reported that they are attempting to redevelop the 49 Club site on the corner of Hodgson Road and County Road J similar to the City of Centerville's Downtown Redevelopment Project, $50 million dollars in new valuations in development with 100 building permits being issued and that the City is looking at becoming a Ward system for Council Members. He reported that the City of Lexington is looking to redevelop the Lovell Building however there are some water concerns that need to be addressed. He also reported that Anoka County Highway Department is reviewing the possibility of constructing frontage road near Lake Drive in Lexington. Mayor Paar reported that he has had discussions with a Re/Max representative to possibly include their signature hot air balloon in the Fete des Lacs Festival along with discussions with the lead band member of the group Trout to possibly schedule music for Saturday evening of Fete des Lacs outdoors at Kelly's Korner. Mayor Paar also reported on a recent meeting that had taken place involving City Staff, a representative of St. Genevieve's Church, a real estate broker and a downtown property owner regarding property within the downtown area and scheduling of a work session in the near future to discuss this item more in depth would occur. Mayor Paar stated that he had obtained a 44 page Newsletter/Parks & Recreation Guide from the City of Lino Lakes. He stated that it is mailed to residents three (3) times per year and is extremely informative. He requested that Administrator Ericson research the cost of providing something similar to residents of Centerville. Mayor Paar read a letter from Centennial Lakes Police Chief Coan commending the local Administrators who negotiationed the recent labor agreements for sergeants and officers. Mayor Paar stated that he is impressed with positive feedback regarding this issue from the Centennial Lakes Police staff and that the Department is please and morale is high. Mayor Paar thanked the residents, on behalf of the Council, for assisting in making Centerville a GREAT place to live and work and supporting local businesses. X11. ADJOURNMENT Page 9 of 10 9