2020-05-27 Council WS & Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes May 27, 2020 Due to audio difficulties, the Chief spoke later in the meeting. 2. Annual Audit Presentation Both Brad Falteysek and Tyler See, ABDO, Eik & Meyers presented Council with a powerpoint of the City’s Financial Statements. They gave a brief overview of the management letter stating that the City has met all state statutes throughout the year, that the audit was a “clean audit” and that the City is in compliance with all regulatory reporting. They reviewed the General Fund and noted a slight dip in 2018 and 2019 due to transfers out of the fund. They stated that they felt that the budgeting (revenues/expenditures) versus actual for 2019 was very accurate. They reviewed all funds of the City (special revenue funds i.e. Cable TV, Capital Project Funds, Water, Sewer, Storm Sewer stating that they had a healthy cash balance, Debt Service Funds (6), garbage and recycling were even balanced. They reported that the City is in line with its peers of other communities within Anoka County of similar population regarding taxes rates where in 2016 the City was 10% higher than others. They stated that the City’s debt outstanding is less than similar cities in population and that the City’s expenditures for day-to-day operations are also in line with other communities within Anoka County but slightly less that within the State of Minnesota. It was reported that Capital expenditures fluctuate from year to year depending on projects but the City appears to be lower than its peers. Council Member Wilharber asked how the tax rate was derived and a brief synopsis was given. Mayor Love thanked both Mr. Falteysek and Mr. See for their presentation of the City’s audit and stated that he was pleased that the City was in good financial shape. He thanked staff for their diligence. Finance Director DeJong thanked Abdo, Eik & Meyers for their ability to work off site during these difficult times and stated that they were wonderful communicators. He thanked all their staff for their dedication to the City and its financial reporting. 1. Chief Coan – Annual Report (Audio Difficulties) Chief Coan apologized for the technical difficulties and presented his annual report to Council. He stated that the City has a wonderful quality of life and that typically an individual or individuals are not driving through town and looking to commit a crime. He stated that the citizens of Centerville are very diligent about suspicious behavior and contact the department when there is a need. He stated that most of the unfavorable contact the Department has is with individuals committing crimes in the area who are individuals that do not reside in the community or fluctuate residencies. He stated for the most part, residents in Centerville heed warnings if in violations of the law. He provided statistics by calls and stated that the Department has a paramedic and two (2) certified EMTs. He stated that the Police Department cannot do their jobs without the involvement and support of Council and citizens. Mayor Love stated that he was thankful for the Centennial Lakes Police Department and the efforts associated with Community Based Policing Programs. He stated that he was very proud of the Page 2 of 11