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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes November 14,2018 regarding types of investments and Director DeJong stated Certificates of Deposit. Discussion ensued regarding shopping for better rates and when was the best time. Director DeJong stated that only upon the original issue. Administrator Statz provided clarification by stating that all investments are not in Certificates of Deposit or in the same depository. Attorney Glaser stated that a formal resolution should be brought before Council for this action. Council Member Love stated that the Police Governing Board meeting had been postponed until January 14, 2018. Council Member Koski stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission discussed Alex's Lawn and Turf, the Comprehensive Plan with regards to density and potentially adding a new zoning district (Service District). Council Member Montain stated that he recently attended the Anoka County Fire Protection Council where pagers and radios are now obsolete and that the City's share of the 2019 budget has been increased by $18 over last year. He stated that three (3) members of the Centennial Fire District graduated from the Anoka Fire Academy last evening. Reported that the Centennial First District is ramping up for the Santa parade and food drive which was a huge success last year as the donations remain local. He stated that he attended the Parks & Recreation Committee meeting where they discussed skate night, the sledding hill and a date would be set at the next meeting with advertising commencing shortly thereafter. He recognized and thanked those that served in the military as Veterans Day had just passed and congratulated Council Member D Love and Ms. Lakso on their Council seats and the Mayor Jeff Paar on his Mayoral seat. He thanked Mr. Greg Nohner for running for Council and Council Member King for his years of service. Mayor Paar stated that information would be circulated on social media regarding the Santa parade and that the City was looking for 16 year old and up individuals for Seasonal Rink Attendants. He reported that he, Administrator Statz and Council Member Koski attended a recent Local Government Officials Meeting where Ms. Jacquel Hajder, Anoka County Economic Development Specialist who is marketing all of Anoka County to businesses through avenues such as social media, their web site, presentations, etc. He stated that she is assisting communities with their avenues for marketing also but has become extremely consumed by communities for her assistance. He also reported that several weeks prior he had met with Mr. John Robert Smith,previous Mayor of Meridian, Mississippi and the Chairman of Transportation for America organization. Mayor Paar stated that they met to discuss transportation, light rail, park & ride, bus routes, etc. Mayor Paar reported that a resident of Centerville (Glen Simonson) was recently featured on Inventures, Karell and the Quad Community Press for his Gobagit invention for an innovative hand card that will hold a bag for easy use in your garage, yard, etc. with ease of movability also. Mayor Paar desired to wish the audience a Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels. Administrator Statz stated that Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers has an opening for a three (3) year term. He stated the importance of the position as a substantial amount of money is given to this agency and used within the Watershed area which impacts the environment and property owners alike. Page 7 of 8 26