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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />June 10, 2020 <br /> <br />staff for continuing operations similar to that of City Hall being open. He stated that staff would <br />continue to work from home as much as possible. Mayor Love asked Administrator Statz for an <br />update on the Downtown Street Improvement Project, Music in the Park and park play equipment. <br />Administrator Statz stated that construction is up and running as CenterPoint Energy finished their <br />installations into residents’ homes. He also stated that it was felt that Music in the Park would be <br />started by June 23, 2020 and that the park play equipment is open for use by the public at their <br />own risk. <br /> <br />Attorney Glaser gave a brief update of the courts opening up slowly. He stated that court session <br />continue to be held via Zoom but are very lengthy. He stated that there would be an upcoming <br />prosecutors meeting where discussions would be had regarding addressing the slowed process and <br />taking public statement. He stated that he has been fielding questions regarding recent activities <br />that have taken place in Downtown Minneapolis and that discussions with the Mayor and <br />Administrator would be had prior to any releases made publicly regarding the issues. <br /> <br />Council Reports <br />a. Lakso – <br /> <br />i. Parks and Recreation Committee – No report was given. <br />ii. Centennial Fire District Steering Committee – Council Member <br />Lakso reported that a Special meeting was held due to the impending <br />retirement of Chief Lundstrom. She stated that two (2) options have <br />been discussed regarding change of command with the Assistant <br />Training Chief and bringing in an individual consultant for an interim <br />period to complete the ongoing study regarding the structure of the <br />Department. She also stated that discussions continue regarding Duty <br />Crew and coverage. Chief Lundstrom provided the District with a letter <br />which stated that Assistant Training Chief Peil was well versed in duties <br />and he would continue to train her until his retirement date. Council <br />Member Koski stated that Council Member Lakso gave a full report. <br />He stated that it was felt that if an interim Chief was hired that may have <br />the possibility of assisting with recruitment for a full-time Chief. He <br />stated that Assistant Training Chief Peil was in favor of a co-Chief role. <br />Council Member Koski stated that he felt that the Committee would be <br />meeting again prior to the end of the month. <br />iii. Anoka County Fire Protection Council – No report was given. <br /> <br />b. Wilharber – Asked if Assistant Chief Bruder’s position was to be filled. <br />Administrator Statz stated that in an attempt to reduce costs those duties were <br />distributed to Assistant Training Chief Peil and Chief Lundstrom. He stated <br />that Assistant Training Chief Peil became full-time due to COVID-19 and the <br />lack of day time firefighters. Mayo Love thanks the various Fire Departments <br />for their efforts and stated that he was thankful that no one was injured. <br /> <br />i. Police Governing Board – No report given. <br />ii. Parks & Recreation Committee – Council Member Wilharber stated <br />that the Committee focused on events that could take place and with <br />Page 7 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />