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Economic Development Authority (EDA) The Committee remains focused on providing reduced price marketing opportunities (Center Stage, Highway Signage, business water connections program through July 31, 2022, COVID funding assistance, etc.) These items were included in their 2022 Budget. The Committee is also committed to expanding marketing and beautification efforts in the city in an effort to attract new businesses. 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. Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) th ACRED will hold their strategic goal setting meeting on January 25. The executive director will be reaching out to the city for feedback on how they can best assist Centerville. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Block 7 Property (Downtown) Î ÐSorel QuarterÑ The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended to Council approval of a Preliminary Plat & Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the proposed 26 row-style housing project. The Commission recommended slight modifications for several items (i.e. lighting, monument signage and landscaping). The developer, Centra Homes, brought forward to Council suggestions for remedies to the P & ZÓs recommendations. They also requested a timeframe extension to complete the first 13 homes due to labor/material costs and availability. Centra Homes also brought forward concerns for obtaining certain desired materials of the P & Z and Council, with recommendations for alternative materials. Council approved the Preliminary Plat & Planned Unit Development (PUD) with concerns for the aforementioned materials. Council was assured that final approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission, staff and Council following City Code requirements would allow for appropriate selections. Centerville Elementary School Expansion Construction continues to be on schedule. stnd Old Mill Estates 1 and 2 Additions The developer and city continue to work together on finishing the remaining work. Street signs, mailboxes and most of the sidewalk have now been completed, leaving only pedestrian ramps, boulevard turf establishment and a few odds and ends to be completed. The City is in discussion with the homeowner near the cul-de-sac on Old Mill Court, exploring alternative routes for the trail. The city will continue to hold security for the completion of the trail until this process plays out and the trail link is completed. th Centerville Storage (20Ave. Mini Storage) With the site fully paved and landscaped, the developer is just waiting on a fence to complete the site and open for business. Bay View Villas (Waterworks Site) The vast majority of the project work is now done. Some lakeshore plantings and final landscaping items remain. Mailboxes are now in and the pond has been dredged to final grade. Atlas Villas Memory Care Project (1825 Main Street) Interior work on the building continues with no word regarding a grand opening date.