2020-06-24 Council WS & Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 24, 2020 them to utilize the Fire Hall for parking their ambulance had not been drafted or agreed to. He also stated that Staff has worked diligently with them and arrived at the submitted agreement. Administrator Statz called the Council’s attention to the fact that they have responsibility for the garage door, opener and entire apparatus. Attorney Glaser stated that the agreement allows for a 30 day notice of termination. Administrator Statz stated that they have been utilizing the parking lot and utilizing the restrooms at this time. Council Member Montain reported that during training there vehicle and personnel were in the building. Council Member Montain was concerned that the overhead door would remain open following a call during the winter months allowing for the possibility of pipes freezing, etc. He explained that he had concerns that the lease would not be drafted accordingly and protecting the City. He stated that he hoped that they would be a good tenant and it would be a good working relationship. Administrator Statz stated that they are not opposed to installing the appropriate equipment to ensure closure as they are responsible for expenditures related to similar damage. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Wilharber to Approve The Fire Station Lease Agreement – M Health Fairview as Presented. A roll-call vote was taken. Mayor Love and Council Members Koski, Lakso & Wilharber voted in favor. Council Member Montain – Nay. Motion carried 4-1. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Administrator Statz stated that Clerk Bender utilized a template provided by the State of Minnesota. He stated that the plan needed to be in place by June 29, 2020. He also stated that this plan does not supersede any additional Emergency Plans that are currently in place but is a supplemental and needed as part of the Governor’s order. He gave a brief overview of policies and procedures for positive testing, sanitation, PPE, social distancing and hand washing. Administrator Statz stated that the City has the duty of being open for in-person early/Absentee voting, have masks available for those that chose to wear them, have hand sanitizing machines as individuals enter City Hall and that staff would be utilizing the policy. Administrator Statz also stated that plexi-glass has been installed at the front help desk also attempting to protect staff and the public. He stated that the door closing Administrative Offices from the public would also remain closed. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Wilharber to Adopt the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan as presented. A roll-call vote was taken. Mayor Love and Council Members Lakso, Koski, Montain & Wilharber voted in favor. Motion carried. X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Administrator’s Report Administrator Statz gave a brief review of items that have taken place since the last meeting. He stated that his report would be finalized in the next few days. He reported that they have been working diligently to hire an interim Co-Fire Chief and they would be voting on a new Police Chief the following evening or on Friday. He reported that the process included 25 candidates for Page 6 of 11