2020-10-14 CC & Closed Exec. Session - Approved

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1. Administrator/Engineer Report – no written update Administrator Statz had no written report. He stated that the Downtown Street Project was getting buttoned up with blacktopping of streets today, bottoms of driveway and seeding being completed within the next week along with cleanup. He reported that Old Mill Estates, Phase II roadway would be paved by the following week with the contractor finding a contractor for curb replacements and wear course paved on Phase I so that it can be plowed without damaging curb. He stated that on the Street Project they will be paving a pavement wedge along the front of the curb so that the curb will not be damage that also which was a part project. He also reported that the wear course will be completed shortly with the Bayview Villa Project. He also stated that the mini-storage trail will be repaired tomorrow and that there has been a cement slab installed in preparation of construction of one (1) of the building on the site. He reported that the City is in receipt of a building permit for Atlas Villas. Administrator Statz stated that he has had a lot of inquiries regarding development for small single-family, multi-family, apartments, townhomes, etc. and he believes the City is receiving a large amount of interest. He also desired to report that he recently attended a conference, Land Development Summit hosted by MN Real Estate Journal and co-sponsored by Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) where a large amount of optimism was for retail work, (fast food or quick service food) and a large amount of interest in vacant property and in near future discussion needs to be had regarding the Downtown and addressing developers. He reported that Cleanup Day was on Saturday with approximately 100 vehicles. He stated that the City purchased a “square” for processing payments in attempts to limit hand-to-hand contact or contact with money. He stated that the square worked well for this event. Administrator Statz stated that “Early Voting”/Absentee Voting and City Hall is open and we have had 12 voters today and about a 150 total. Staff has contemplated having an Election Judge as City Hall to assist voters also. City Clerk Bender asked that the public have patience when arriving to voting early as the City Hall has there are four (4) booths available while construction is taking place, sanitation is a priority, controlling the amount of individuals entering at any given time, while ensuring the public safety during COVID-19. Administrator Statz stated that we hope that people will not be discouraged during this time. Council Member Wilharber inquired about the status of the sprinkler system installation for water run-off in LaMotte Park. Administrator Statz responded that the contractor is continuing to work on this project and expects to finish by the Fall. 2. Council Reports a. Lakso i. Parks and Recreation Committee – No Report ii. Centennial Fire District Steering Committee – Council Member Lakso stated that a meeting was held along with a fire station meeting event last evening which she attended with Council Member Koski. She appreciated the opportunity to share perspectives and observed a strong camaraderie between those in attendance, especially with the co-chiefs. She stated that the study was anticipated to be completed around the first of the year. iii. Anoka County Fire Protection Council – Council Member Lakso stated their meeting was cancelled until January. iv. Centennial Fire Department – Council Member Lakso stated that the