2019-03-27 CC JT WS & CC Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes March 27,2019 Council Member Love stated that the League of MN Cities 2019 Annual Conference was June 26-28, 2019 and if you are new registrant the fee was $150 and if you are a returning member the fee was $400. City Administrator Statz stated that Council Member Lakso has been registered and if any members of Council chose to attend to let staff know and they would make arrangements for them. Mayor Paar stated that he was unable to attend. City Attorney Glaser reminded the audience and council that April 24, 2019 is Law Day at the Anoka County Court House. He stated that attendance in the past has been large and suggested that where appointments to see assistance are taken, individuals make them prior to appearing. Council Member Lakso stated that she assisted a Cub Scout pack with the assembly of emergency packs along with assistance from the Centennial Fire District and Centennial Lakes Police Department. She stated that the Pack would be earning a badge for their participation. Brief discussion ensued regarding a potential for not achieving a quorum for the June 26, 2019 regularly scheduled Council meeting and City Administrator Statz stated that two members would be absent (Lakso & Love) and that the item would be appearing on a future agenda for potential for rescheduling. Council Member Montain stated that he recently attended a North Metro TV meeting where discussions took place regarding high definition (HD) and the City of Centerville being the only City nor having this Capability. He also stated that information was obtained regarding 5G small cell State and federal Legislature along with closed captioning. Mayor Paar thanked acting Mayor Love for conducting the March 13, 2019 City Council meeting during his absence, stated that he and administrator Statz had recently spoke at an event held by the Quad Area Chamber of Commerce. He stated that the Quad Area Chamber is attempting to gain members of government entities along with schools and local businesses. He also stated that an idea of the EDA is to potentially pay local businesses' (Centerville) first year membership dues to expose them to the benefits of the organization. He reported that he and administrator Statz participated in a Lunch and Learn (March 7, 2019) sponsored by the Chamber where a type of"State of the City" was given by local Mayors and City Administrators. He stated that is an uptick in development and residential construction. He also reported that he recently met with a Pack 432 Weblos who desired to meet with an elected official to learn about the duties and responsibilities associated with being a Council Member and government official. He desired to extend his appreciation to the pack for the opportunity to meet them and share his experiences with them. He also reported that the Adhoc Branding Committee (City Administrator Statz, Vice Chair Weatherhead, himself and Committee Member Twohy met regarding core essentials associated with the City of Centerville attempting to incorporate same within a logo and tagline. Mayor Paar reminded Council and the audience that the Lions Cadillac dinner was schedules for April 27, 2019 at St. Genevieve's Community Parish and the is tickets were desired to contact previous Mayor Mr. Tom Wilharber. He reported that the owner of Corner Express/Circle K, Mr. Todd Steffen's daughter Mackenze's hockey team became National Champions and congratulated them. Page 7 of 8