2023-02-08 Administrator's Report

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Economic Development Authority (EDA) th The kick-off meeting for the downtown redevelopment market study was held on Monday, January 30. Staff met with the consultant to review the project timeline, establish key deliverable dates, discuss citizen engagement, and provide background information about the city and previous development studies. CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE DEPARTMENT Our newest police officer, Cole Henjum will be starting his pre-service training on Monday, January th 30. Cole is a graduate of St. Francis High School. Cole earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice st from St. Cloud State University, and recently served in the U.S. Army with the 101 Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. While in the Army, Cole was in Ranger School focusing on Tactical Combat Casualty care. We are very pleased to have Cole join our department and we are very excited to work with him in the months and years to come. Welcome to the Centennial Lakes Police Department Cole! CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT Firefighting is a difficult job to begin with, but you can do your part to make it easier by clearing snow from around fire hydrants. This saves precious time for our crews, leading to better outcomes. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Project Map Staff has prepared a map of all active developments to help everyone get a better picture of what’s happening around our community. The number you see at the heading of each item in this section corresponds to a number on the map, which is attached to the end of this report. (9) Block 7 Property (Downtown) The city approved a purchase agreement with a developer (Schifsky Companies) who continues to explore the viability of the site for a townhome style development. City staff recently met with Mr. Schifsky to look at ways to more efficiently engineer the site’s stormwater infrastructure. stnd (3)(4) Old Mill Estates 1 and 2 Additions The developer has finished black dirt and seed work in boulevards and around ponds. They continue to work to finalize wetland and other watershed permits. Construction of the gravel base for the trail between Old Mill Court and Laramee Lane is now complete. Concrete work will be completed in the spring to ensure the base has a chance to settle over the winter. (16) Centerville Self Storage The facility is now open for business. The developer has made progress to address drainage issues along the north side of the facility and will continue to work on minor clean-up items. (1) Bay View Villas (Waterworks Site) The developer’s landscaping crew has finished sod work near the cul-de-sac and has just a few items from the punch list remaining. (10-14) Rehbein Commercial thst The sidewalk on the north side of Main Street, between 20 Avenue and 21 Avenue will be graded and poured in the spring. Other punch list items remain. Record plans have been submitted and reviewed.