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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />February 24, 2021 <br /> <br />working on the parking issue and is hopeful that they may be able to work something out with the <br />school in order to use their lot in off hours in addition to off-street parking. <br /> <br />Council Member Lakso thanked Mr. Jiles for his investment in the City. She noted that he is <br />getting noticed and expressed her appreciation for the energy he has brought to both the meeting <br />and the City, especially the Santa during Christmas time. <br /> <br />Council Member Koski thanked Mr. Jiles for coming to the City meeting and contributing to the <br />community. He asked what attracted him to the City. <br /> <br />Mr. Jiles stated that he grew up in the area, moved to Hugo when he was 14, graduated from White <br />Bear Lake High School, and bought his first house in Centerville. He stated that he was driving <br />down County Road 14 making a delivery in Lino Lakes, saw the sign that the space was for lease <br />and felt it would be perfect because Centerville still has the small town feel and his desire is not to <br />have a big enterprise, but a nice small-town café. He noted that he has a menu item coming with <br />wild rice that is harvested in Centerville in tribute of the Dakota Indians and French Canadians <br />came in to harvest the wild rice. <br /> <br />Council Member Koski stated that this idea sounds terrific and would echo Council Member <br />Lakso’s comment that he loves Mr. Jiles’ energy. He asked about his background and experience. <br /> <br />Mr. Jiles noted that he has not owned his own business before but has opened a lot of restaurants <br />and listed some of the restaurants that he has been involved in. <br /> <br />Council Member Koski stated that he also loves this idea and thinks the location would be perfect <br />for this purpose. He stated that he loves the idea of having a balcony that takes advantage of the <br />lake, yet still keeps the small town feel with this destination business. <br /> <br />Mr. Jiles stated that he would like Centerville and his café to be considered the hidden jewel. <br /> <br />Council Member King welcomed Mr. Jiles and noted that he lives very near him and encouraged <br />him to keep on going. <br /> <br />Mayor Love welcomed Mr. Jiles to the City and stated that the entire Council wishes him the best <br />of luck in prospering his business. He asked if there were any other members of the public who <br />wished to address the Council. <br /> <br />There were no additional public comments. <br /> <br />V. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS <br /> <br />1. M Health Ambulance Service – Annual Report <br /> <br />City Administrator Statz introduced Misters Tom Dunn, Kevin Kane and Tim Edminson of M <br />Health and noted that Co-Chief Kathy Peil was also present. <br /> <br />Page 4 of 17 <br /> <br /> <br />