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City of Centerville <br /> Council Meeting Minutes <br /> February 14,2018 <br /> Waterworks site and his property with future discussions planned for P & Z. He stated that he <br /> has been in contact with Mr. Brass who has stated that several interests have been shown in the <br /> downtown area for townhomes, that the P & Z Commission has been requested to consider pool <br /> covers rather than current code requirements for fencing with Building Official Palzer being <br /> opposed to due to safety issues. He reported that Lift Station #2 rehabilitation has commenced, <br /> that the City was unsuccessful with receiving CDBG funding for the downtown water project at <br /> this time. County Commissioner Sivarajah continues to encourage submittal for future projects. <br /> He stated that work continues regarding Local 49 labor negotiations, skate/sled night, Dupre <br /> Family artifacts, working with Centennial School District Community Education, the Fire <br /> District and Police Department. Administrator Statz reported a house fire had taken place <br /> recently on Prairie Drive with four (4) departments responding. He stated that all individuals and <br /> pets survived with no firefighters receiving injuries. He also stated that the home was a total <br /> loss. <br /> Administrator Statz give a brief review of a recent Centennial Fire Steering Committee meeting <br /> stating that participation for a duty crew has been unsuccessful and that Chief Lundstrom is <br /> continuing with evaluation of the program and alternatives for day time staffing. He also <br /> provided a brief overview of a recent Centennial Lakes Police Governing Board meeting where <br /> Mrs. Patricia Clearence was recognized as Chaplain for the Centennial Fire District. He stated <br /> that she has received 10 months of training and has been working with previous Police Chief <br /> Heckman as a Chaplain. He also reported that the body camera program has been working well <br /> and assisting in prosecutions. He also stated that there were several recruits in training with one <br /> (1) officer finishing training shortly. <br /> Mayor Paar started that more departments are reporting the increased use of Narcan with the <br /> prevalence of opioid usage. He stated that the department has saved six (6) lives in the last 18 <br /> months and that the cost of the medication is $35/dose with some departments in the state not <br /> carrying the medication due to its cost. Discussion ensued regarding staffing levels of the police <br /> department, employment/advancement opportunities, etc. He stated that Chief Coan is proactive <br /> in maintaining proper staffing and needs of the department. <br /> Council Member King reported that the Cable Commission would be meeting the following <br /> week. <br /> Council Member Koski stated that he attended the Anoka County Local Government meeting <br /> where discussion was held regarding small cell towers and suggested that the City continue its <br /> review of new legislation. Attorney Glaser stated that the City of Bloomington has been in the <br /> forefront for policies regarding this issue and that he anticipated some slight modifications in the <br /> upcoming legislative session. He also stated that concerns have been brought forward regarding <br /> Met. Council's governance, representation, transparency and reform with additional information <br /> coming in the future, Anoka County economic initiatives and proposals for adding a third lane to <br /> Highway 10 and eliminating some traffic control signals. He also reported that the Planning & <br /> Zoning Commission held healthy discussion regarding the updated Comprehensive Plan and its <br /> draft planning. <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br />