2021-07-28 WS, CC & Closed Session Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Work Session, City Council & Closed Exec. Meeting Minutes July 28, 2021 in the common area and include a reserve. Centra Homes desired for these costs to be equal to following the close of each unit, the HOA will refund Centra Homes $2,307.69 per unit ($60,000 = 26 units) until all units are sold. Administrator Statz stated that he felt that it was a good agreement. Mayor Love asked if the developer had any additional comments to make and Mr. David Pattberg stated no. Discussion ensued regarding a lot split, 26 lots and an outlot for the roadway which was the original thought of Centra Homes and Mr. Pattberg believes this is part of the confusion of phasing; extension of time of performance for 24 months; HOA and the $15,000/year as cost as a best guess, previously failed HOA’s, etc.; clarification on the way the buildings would be built; and Centra Homes stated that they would not be able to finance the project if the City owned part of the project. Administrator Statz stated that this evening’s direction would yield a final purchase agreement. Mayor Love moved XI. New Business, Item #4 to present. He stated that he desired to move it up on the Agenda as Chief Charlie Smith, Spring Lake Park/Blaine/Mounds View Fire Department was in attendance. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Contract for Fire Administration Services – Spring Lake Park/Blaine/Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department Chief Smith introduced himself to the Council and thanked them for allowing SBM to provide these services. He stated that the firefighters from Centennial have been fantastic to work with through this transition period. He stated that SBM is a people centered organization and mission centered. He stated that the officers of the Department but they exist to support the firefighters and supply them with the tools needed to provide services to the public. He stated that there are nine (9) chief officers that throughout the transition period. He explained that the Centennial Department would remain the same but staffing, training and response times would be a priority. Administrator Statz stated that the Fire Steering Committee has voted to accept the proposal and enter into the contract presented, but desires to obtain both Council’s (Circle Pines/Centerville) approval as well. He stated that SBM will be the Chief and two (2) Full-Time firefighters will be added with the positions being filled by August 16, 2021. He also stated that three (3) people will be on duty during the day time and response times should improve. Administrator Statz stated that all fire departments are experiencing the lack of day time firefighters and recruitment is extremely difficult. Mayor Love stated that two (2) members of Council sit on the Fire Steering Committee, himself and Council Member Koski. He stated that they voted in favor of forwarding the contract to Council for consideration. Mayor Love provided Council Member Koski with an opportunity to speak on the item. Council Member Koski thanked the entire Steering Committee, Administrators, Co-Chief Peil and stated that a large amount of time was put into the decision making process and the agreement. He stated that this has taken over a year, the hiring of a consultant, a large amount Page 6 of 11