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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />May 26, 2021 <br /> <br />and suggested that the City Council consider the Willow Glenn Townhomes when approving this <br />development. <br /> <br />Mr. Charles Reinhart, 1723 Meadow Lane, has lived in Centerville for 20 years and suggested <br />some way to block the view. He is not against developments stating that businesses are going to <br />go where they can make the most money. He suggested more trees, a hill, or a living wall to block <br />the view. <br /> <br />Mr. Jeremy Como, 7260 Watermark Way, appreciated the opportunity to speak. He does not live <br />in Centerville but thinks it is important to let the City Council know how important it is for <br />businesses to come in to the community and keep the property zoned commercial Also, he is <br />wondering what it would do to the taxes if it was rezoned residential. <br /> <br />Ms. Susan Love, 1953 Eagle Trail, stated she has witnessed apartment building development <br />addressed multiple times and it has been previously denied for a variety of reasons. Centerville <br />does not currently have an apartment building and if residents are not ready to buy a house or <br />townhouse their choice is to leave Centerville. She noted other suburbs have developed apartment <br />buildings and it has encouraged many other businesses to build there. She would also like a <br />different location option for a gas station/car wash within Centerville. <br /> <br />Ms. Andrea Rasmussen expressed confusion on why the apartment building is being placed on <br />commercially zoned property. If commercial land is in such high demand, she does not think <br />Centerville should be using 5 acres of land for a residential building. <br /> <br />Ms. Katie Monohan, 7286 Geneva Court, expressed concern about the lack of young adults who <br />either are not coming or staying in Centerville because there is not much here for them like jobs, <br />restaurants, nightlife, etc. She believes Centerville needs more businesses in order to draw in more <br />residents. <br /> <br />st <br />Mr. Justin Johnson, 7075 21 Avenue S., is currently a Centerville business owner of Nobel <br />Welding. He struggles with the idea of building a Kwik Trip a mile down the road from other gas <br />stations. He questioned the loyalty of having a business here for 20-30 years and stated he would <br />move his business if that is the case. <br /> <br />Ms. Bridget Como, 7260 Watermark Way, stated he had talked to an overwhelming amount of <br />Centerville residents, whom the majority did not want the car wash, some who did not want the <br />Senior Center and some who did not want the apartment building. He believes by adding the <br />apartment and the Senior Center will be taking away commercial property that could potentially <br />bring in more money to Centerville. He suggested revamping the business area in order to keep <br />the money and business in Centerville and did not appreciate being compared to cities such as <br />White Bear Lake. He wants to keep the small-town feel. In closing, he also mentioned he was <br />concerned about the noise and traffic surrounding the buildings. <br /> <br />Ms. Robinson mentioned again that it is the commercial businesses that will help this community <br />grow. She wants to make this community better and reminded the City Council of the petitions <br />that have been received. <br /> <br />Page 3 of 12 <br /> <br /> <br />