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City of Centerville <br /> Council Meeting Minutes <br /> September 27,2017 <br /> businesses succeed, they may succeed and grow out of their existing locations and generally <br /> residents no longer reside in a home for that length of time which makes local units of <br /> government, hospitals and educational institutions their prime partners. He stated that he has <br /> reviewed the City's current consumption of kilowatt power from Xcel Energy statements from <br /> Interim City Administrator Larson and believes that the City would reduce their electrical costs <br /> by saving one cent per kilowatt or approximately $2,100 per year by entering into their contract. <br /> Mr. Lee Bauer also reported that participation by the City would reap an environmental benefit <br /> by participating in clean energy. Mr. Bauer stated a short list of their clients; U of M, St. Johns, <br /> St. Olaf, Anderson Windows, the Mayo Clinic, 3M and the Science Museum. <br /> Lengthy discussion was had regarding competitors contracts allowing for escalators rather than a <br /> flat one cent credit, maximum grid space allowable to larger corporations as they could consume <br /> the entire garden, competitors available to the city, location of the gardens and necessary <br /> closeness to those buying services, the League of MN Cities review of their operations and <br /> contracts along with Met. Council, the future of this type of generated power, the fluctuation in <br /> use of kilowatt power versus sun production, requirements/penalties for ceasing the contract <br /> mid-stream and the one cent credit being a flat rate when Xcel Energy's rate could fluctuate. <br /> Council requested that Interim City Administrator Larson and Attorney Glaser review the <br /> contract more in depth, forward additional questions from Council prior to the next agenda and <br /> engage competitors. <br /> 2. Mr. Terry Sweeney, Centerville Lions Request for Use of City Hall Property & <br /> Temporary On-Sale Liquor License—Chili Cook Off w/Centennial Fire District to <br /> be Scheduled for October 21, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. —7:00 p.m. <br /> Mr. Sweeney stated that this is a new event, chili cooking contest between the Lions and the Fire <br /> Department with samples being sold to the public along with beer samplings, hot dogs and ale <br /> regular items from their concession trailer. He also stated that proceeds would go to the Lions <br /> and Fire Department and was a fundraising event. He reported that both organizations would be <br /> soliciting members also. He stated that as a retired fire fighter he realizes the importance of <br /> responding to calls and the main areas utilized for the Fire Department (parking lot, equipment <br /> stored outside for ease of access, etc.) would be free of the event. Mr. Sweeney reported that (6) <br /> six (Lino Members/Fire Fighters) have signed up to date. He addressed restroom facilities by <br /> stating port-a-pots would be utilized in areas that do not interfere with the Department's <br /> functions. He stated that the Lion's are working directly with Chief Lundstrom ensuring public <br /> safety and response times. <br /> Motion by Council Member Love, Seconded by Council Member King to Approve the <br /> Centerville Lions Use of City Hall Property & the Issuance of a Temporary, On-Sale <br /> Liquor License for October 21, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. —7:00 p.m. All in favor. Motion <br /> carried. <br /> V. PUBLIC HEARING <br /> 1. None. <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br />