2018-01-10 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 10,2018 Administrator Statz reported that he and Attorney Glaser met with Ruffridge Johnson earlier in the day and stated that their due diligence period ends at the end of January with their 1031 Exchange ending on April 3, 2018. He felt that they would be commencing construction shortly thereafter. 2. Anoka County Local Government Officials Meeting Administrator Statz stated that the Anoka County Local Government Officials meeting is scheduled for January 31, is a good group that provides a large amount of information and to let Staff know if they desire to attend. Council Member Paar stated that the Centennial Fire Steering meeting will be held the following evening and that it will be the first meeting of the year. Council Member Koski stated that WSB attended the P & Z meeting, lengthy discussion was had and they provided a presentation of the comprehensive plan to date. He stated that the Commission desired for additions such as consideration for building around Centerville, the downtown area, the lakes as an attraction and how much of the terminology of"small-town" feel should be utilized in the document. Council Member Montain stated that he attended a recent Parks & Recreation Committee meeting where they are preparing for their annual skating parties. He stated that the first is scheduled for January 20, 2018 which would include a sledding hill dedication and party. He also stated that they have scheduled their second Skate Night for February 10, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. with free hayrides from 6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. with both events providing free hot cocoa, popcorn and a bonfire. Council Member Montain reported that the Committee graciously accepted an $8,000 donation from the Dead Broke Saddle Club for park improvement. Administrator Statz stated that he attended the meeting, discussed park dedication revenue, capital improvements and provided suggestions for condensing their meetings. Mayor Paar requested that the paper provide language regarding the City's twitter and to follow it in the summary of Council action. He stated that the City is attempting to broaden outreach and would be commencing a Facebook page shortly. Mayor Paar also stated that the warming house and hockey/pleasure rinks are open and that the City is looking to fill two (2) part-time rink attendant positions. Mayor Paar reported that the City of Columbus has entertained the construction of an asphalt plant near the current Running Aces Casino, modified their ordinance allowing the use and would be meeting again to consider approval. Mayor Paar stated that discussions have been had with local entities (i.e., RCWD, Met. Council and Anoka County) regarding impacts on the community, wetlands and surrounding communities; including traffic, etc. Mayor Paar reported that he and Administrator Statz would be attending an upcoming Chamber of Commerce meeting and providing a "State of the City" address. Page 6 of 7