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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes June 8, 2022 Parks & Recreation – Council Member Lakso stated that they are organizing and planning for the volunteer appreciation event. She stated that Music in the Park would be starting June 14 and it will include food trucks. She stated that the Committee also had a robust discussion about Ash trees and the Emerald Ash Borer. Administrator Statz stated that the committee requested staff to obtain quotes for a preferred vendor that the City could recommend treatment to residents. He stated that we do have a preferred vendor and we were able to negotiate a price. He reported that the City would be treating some trees this year and would come back next year with a long term management plan. He reported that there are several trees within parks that will also be treated. Administrator Statz reported that the P & Z Commission is reviewing an ordinance regarding diseased trees as the City’s current Code addresses specific diseased trees and their removal. Some concerns should be public safety/hazards, etc. Anoka County Fire Protection Council – Council Member Lakso stated that they have a new records management system technology upgrades as the existing system is antiquated. b. Koski – Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski stated that they talked about not just Emerald Ash Borer but all diseased trees. He reported that the Commission also discussed population 5,000 and how it should fit into their goals. He stated that the Commission will be having two (2) openings and they are looking for members. Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Koski gave no report. c. King - Economic Development Authority – Council Member King gave no report. Fire Steering Committee – Council Member King gave no report. d. Mosher – Police Governing Board – Council Member Mosher gave no report. Economic Development Authority – Council Member Mosher stated that the meeting would take place next week. e. Love – He stated he wrote an article for the paper last week asking people to volunteer. He reported that Centerville Self Storage recently had a ribbon cutting ceremony where Council Members Koski and Lakso attended, along with EDA President, Jeff Hanzal. He also reported that he visited Centerville Elementary and Centennial Middle Schools to present awards to the winners of the logo contest for Page 7 of 8