2021-09-22 WS & CC Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting September 22, 2021 Lengthy discussion ensued that maybe the downtown area is not where the focus should be but closer to the freeway, possibilities of rezoning property if a particular development were to request, working with the EDA and a consultant for concept planning, interest in working with a “master” developer again, opportunities for small business grants, whether there was a goal to keep everything within 15 minutes of residents, Centerville being a destination, will the development of Block 7 recharge the downtown area, and priorities of residential property versus commercial property. 2. Old Mill Estate Trail Update Administrator Statz stated that at Council’s last meeting discussion took place regarding the trail slated for the Old Mill Estates that the Palmer’s were concerned about with the close proximity to their home. He stated that further research has provide the possibility of construction of a boardwalk through the wetland area within the development. He explained that construction could be completed in the area without impacts on the wetland. He stated that the boardwalk would need to be constructed with posts rather than floating. He stated due to the posts costs would be increased. He stated that Stantec had completed a similar project in Blaine approximately 5-6 years ago and is cost $40,000 plus engineering fees. He explained that if the developer were not constructing the trail and rather paid the City the $3,000 to construct a boardwalk, those fees would be applied against the cost. He explained that the property owner was considering options but remains to have interest in the trail being moved. Administrator Statz stated that Blaine’s boardwalk is maintained by the City with more specialized equipment similar to a gator. Administrator Statz stated that he had discussed grant options with Rice Creek Watershed and there were no grant options available. Discussion ensued regarding narrowing the proposed trail, inability to maintain a narrower trail with existing equipment, boardwalk being a part of the city’s infrastructure and not privately constructed, constructing the trail as originally designed, assessing property owners for the construction of a boardwalk and ongoing maintenance if paid for privately. Administrator Statz stated that he is waiting for a true cost estimate for construction of a boardwalk and would discuss options for the trail/boardwalk with the property owner to gain their input. He stated that the item would be placed on the next agenda for further discussion if the property owner remained interested. 3. Junior Council Member Administrator Statz stated that the Mayor brought the idea of a Junior Council Member forward, that he had completed research with the League of MN Cities, the Minnesota Youth Council and other online resources. He reported that most programs involve junior committee members rather than council members. He reported that he found a program in Pennsylvania and reviewed several of their bullet points: non-voting, seated with the full council, actively participate in meetings, etc. Discussion ensued regarding paying a stipend, running program through Centennial High School, Civic student, receiving a grade or extra credit for participation, following Roberts Rules of Order, school session/summer, commencing the position immediately and completing additional research regarding length of Pennsylvania’s program. 4. COVID Response Page 2 of 7