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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes April 27, 2022 Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Koski stated the Committee increased the retirement benefit from $6,000/year per year of service to $7,500/year per year of service which would assist in recruitment, retention and being competitive. He reported that the budget was a 44% for salaries and there was hope that the line item would stabilize throughout the year. He also stated that the Committee discussed and adopted a vehicle take home policy and thanked Battalion Chief Matt Montain for his diligence in applying for grants. He reported that Chief Ratka is acting as Interim until the position can be filled. He stated that a retirement party would be held on Friday at the SBM Station #3 in Blaine for retiring Chief Smith. Administrator Statz stated that a MOU was signed for the EMT Training Program from the Centennial Fire District. He stated that both the Police Department and Fire District staff would receive training free of charge. Mayor Love had concern with the budget overage for salaries for the first quarter and was there a reason and was it anticipated that it would decrease. Administrator Statz stated that it was due to Duty Crews and in this case our own paid-on-call staff and plan is to have four (4) personnel and three (3) are from the Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Moundsview Department at 25% of the salary and what is over, are individuals filling the fourth position at 30- 35 hours a week with the shifts being filled. He stated that there has been difficulty filling these positions in the past, but that attitude has changed and the Committee will be looking at reducing that through the upcoming quarters. c. King – Economic Development Authority – Council Member King stated that discussion was had regarding slightly modifying the Business Loan/Grant Policy regardingfunding of signageand release of reimbursement, that they discussed a new tool called Opportunity Fund that would be discussed with Council, Holiday decorations for the downtown light poles and lighting for City Hall and the tree in front of City Hall, purchasing “Swag Bags” similar to last year, a request from the Parks & Recreation Committee was brought forward by Committee Member Akpan to partner in an event sponsored by the Centennial Community Education Department called “Trunk and Treat” 5K Halloween Run. Fire Steering Committee – Council Member King stated that Council Member Koski would provide the report for this item. d. Mosher – Economic Development Authority – Council Member Mosher stated that Main Street Market has interest and continues to expand. Mayor Love asked about the CenterStage Program. Assistant City Administrator Lewis stated that Ms. Michelle Koch, Main Street Marketers would be attending the next meeting to discuss the program and input from Page 6 of 7