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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes September 8, 2021 Mayor Love provided an opportunity for the Council to add or remove any item(s) to/from the Consent Agenda. Council Members Koski and King acknowledged the importance of Constitution Week. Mayor Love recognized Suicide Prevention month. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member King to the Approve Consent Agenda as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII.OLD BUSINESS 1. None IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Old Mill Estates Î Trail Construction Administrator Statz reviewed the history of the project, stated that trail easements were set through the development progression (preliminary plat, final plat, DeveloperÓs Agreement, etc.) He stated that the home was enlarged and not accurately placed on the readied building pad accordingly. He explained that the building pad was set by 30 feet from the front property line and 10 feet from each side lot line. He stated that the trail is approximately 6 to 7 feet from the PalmerÓs property. Administrator Statz pointed out the trail was not a late addition and part of closing documents when the owners purchased the property. He stated that the development plan calls for an 8 foot trail with a 4 foot retaining wall. The trail continues through lot 8 along the road into Acorn Creek Park where a parking lot was just completed along with the CityÓs portion of a trail to the development. Administrator Statz explained as of early 2021, the trail has not been constructed. Administrator Statz stated that he had added email conversations to the packet for Council review. Mr. Mike Palmer, 1844 Old Mill Road, discussed the planned 8 foot trail that abuts with an easement on his property and its close proximity to his home. He is concerned about pedestrian traffic, privacy, safety of his air conditioning unit/gas meter/exterior equipment and general safety for his family. He also stated he has a signed petition by many of the residents on Old Mill Court. He thanked the City Council for listening to his concerns. Administrator Statz stated all but one property owner signed the petition presented. Council Member Lakso welcomed him to Centerville. She discussed the hard work that goes into the planning phases of a development, the CityÓs goals of connectivity of trails though developments and all of its parks. Discussion ensued regarding decreasing the width of the trail from 8 feet to 5 feet, making a minimal maintenance trail, City cleaning equipment being of 8 feet in width for snow removal, having the homeowner be responsible for snow removal as a condition for moving/decreasing the width, working with the developer regarding their monetary contribution for the agreed upon trail to assisting in relocation of a bridge/boardwalk within the nearby wetland, the City not having a contractual right to install a bridge or boardwalk in place of a trail that was previously approved by both the Planning & Zoning Commission, Council and the developer, the City not being responsible for the purchase of the property or any deception associated with the location of the trail easement and construction of a privacy fence on the homeowners property. Discussion continued regarding representation of all Centerville residents, the DeveloperÓs responsibilities to complete required duties within the development per the Page 3 of 6