2022-01-01 Administrator/Engineer's Report

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of Arts degree in History and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Tennessee. She recently completed the Basic Economic Development Certification program at the University of Wisconsin. Athanasia is passionate about public service and considers herself a servant leader. Outside of work, Athanasia enjoys spending time with family and friends; she also enjoys traveling. Athanasia is settling into her position well, and is diligently working with staff on a website redesign. Athanasia has experience in this area and will put it to good use with the City! The new website will include pages for EDA, Parks & Recreation, Council and more. A new website has been a long standing goal of the CityÓs and it will be great to have a new presence with increased functionality. Athanasia will be meeting with committee/commissions to learn about their website needs and she will also give a presentation to Council in the near future. Meeting and City Hall Schedule January 13 Î January 18, 2022. City Hall is closed due to COVID exposure. Residents are being assisted through online capabilities and via telephone January 17, 2022. City Hall is Closed Î Martin Luther King Day January 22, 2022. Council Retreat, City of Hugo, Rice Lake Center January 26, 2022, 5:00 p.m. Council Work Session & 6:30 p.m. Regular Council meeting February 1, 2022, 6:30 p.m. - Planning & Zoning Commission meeting (Zoom capabilities Î see website calendar) February 2, 2022, 6:30 p.m. Î Parks & Recreation Committee meeting (Zoom capabilities Î see website calendar) Rental Assistance If you or someone you know is struggling to pay rent, help is available. Make the call to 211 to get more information. This information is provided by the United Way. CITY COUNCIL First City in Minnesota to Appoint a Junior Council Member With an idea submitted by the Mayor to gain youth involvement in local government, the City adopted a Junior Council Member Program. The Council feels that input from the Centennial High School is important and a recommendation was brought forward to make an appointment. Interviews were held and Danny Peterson, a Centerville resident and 11th grader at Centennial High School, was appointed as the first-ever Centerville Junior Council Member. Danny does not have voting powers but he will be able to express his opinions at Council meetings. DannyÓs first meeting was on January 12th! ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Quad Area Chamber of Commerce The Quad Area Chamber of Commerce is working on another year of successful programming and events. Currently, Chamber staff are working on a business expo, senior fair, and an event that recognizes our beloved veterans. More information about these events is available on the ChamberÓs website at: Quad Area Chamber of Commerce - MN.