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Centerville Bulletin Volume 1, Issue 1 Parks & Recreation Committee Collaborative Efforts with Centennial Community Education January, 2022 Ms. Cori Sendle has met with the Committee on several occasions regarding efforts for bringing additional opportunities to the local res- idents, such as a Halloween Fun Run, Art in the Park, etc. Additional event information will be forthcoming. Economic Development Authority Committee Re-Cap The Committee remains focused on providing reduced price marketing opportunities (Center Stage, Highway Signage, business water connections, COVID funding assis- tance, etc.) These items were included in their 2022 Budget. The Committee feels strongly in marketing and beautification of the city which will allow for attracting new businesses also. If you are a current Centerville business in need of assistance or know of a business that desires to come to Centerville, please contact us at: info@centervillemn.com. Planning & Zoning Commission Commission Re-Cap The Commission continues to work with new developers on plats, rezoning, etc. They have continued to work hard on City Code amendments. A recent amendment is out- side storage which includes parking of automobiles, campers, fish houses, etc. The BULLETIN Commission has spent numerous hours researching all aspects contained in the current and suggested amendments. Welcoming Assistant City Administrator The City of Centerville would like to welcome Ms. Ath- anasia Lewis as its new Assistant City Administrator. Ms. Lewis began her service for the City of Centerville on January 1, 2022 as Assistant City Administrator. She brings more than ten years of local government experi- CENTERVILLE ence with her. Previously, Athanasia held positions as an administrator and as an assistant administrator. Atha- you Informed nasia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Striving to Keep Master of Public Administration from the University of Tennessee. She recently completed the Basic Economic Development program at the University of Wisconsin. Council Members Athanasia is passionate about public service and considers herself a servant leader. Mayor D. Love Outside of work, Ms. Lewis enjoys spending time with family and friends; she also dlove@centervillemn.com enjoys traveling. 651-402-7753 Council Member Steve King Stop by and meet her. sking@centervillemn.com 651-426-2973 First City in Minnesota to Appoint a Junior Council Mem- Council Member Russ Koski ber rkoski@centervillemn.com 651-653-9448 With an idea submitted by the Mayor to gain youth involvement in local Council Member Michelle government, the City adopted a Junior Council Member Program. It was Lakso felt that input from the Centennial High School should be obtained and a mlakso@centervillemn.com recommendation was brought forward from them to appoint an individu- 651-226-7674 al. Interviews were had and Mr. Danny Peterson, a Centerville resident Council Member Darrin and 11th grader at Centennial High School was appointed as the first ever Mosher Centerville Junior Council Member. Mr. Peterson will not have voting powers but dmosher@centervillemn.com 651-206-7801 will be given opportunities to voice his thoughts and opinions during Council meet- ings. He will be at the January 12 meeting.