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City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes March 8, 2023 & M Holdings, LLC) ample time to complete their due diligence, obtain pricing and funding to allow for construction of a salon on the parcel. Attorney Glaser briefly stated that the agreement would allow for timeframes for completion of certain requirements, protect the City during the period and allows for the potential purchaser to reserve the location from further purchase until June 15, 2023. Additional discussion ensued regarding building design, the processes that would be needed to further the project in the future (Planning & Zoning Commission appearances, Council approvals, etc.). Brief discussion to place regarding an anticipated Ribbon Cutting and Mr. Brass stated potentially within (9) months. Motion by Council Member Mosher, seconded by Council Member Koski to Enter into a Purchase Agreement With F & M Holdings, dba Guys and Dolls as Presented but Given Authority to Attorney Glaser for Slight Modifications if Need for 1737 Main Street and the Abutting Parcel Owned by the City. All in favor. Motion carried. 2.Scheduling City Council Retreat Administrator Statz briefly reviewed his submitted Request for Council Action that was submitted in Council Packet with them. He suggested that Council may desire to hold a Strategic Planning Meeting in September or October to plan for the 2024-2025 biennium with population 5,000 as being a central topic. He felt that discussions could be held in late March or early April at a Work Session which would encompass topics associated with the current Strategic Plan, goals contained, progress, course adjustment if necessary and etc. He explained that the EDA contracted with a firm to complete a study involving the Downtown area and felt that the outcome of that study would assist in future planning. He reported that the results where to be received by the EDA in early April with a final version presented in May. Discussion ensued regarding the length of a Work Session, holding several Work Sessions or holding a Special Work Session being several hours in length with the meetings being open to the public and having the ability to obtain members’ schedules through a Google Poll for arranging the meeting date. Administrator Statz stated that he would arrange a Poll. Brief discussion ensued that Jr. Council Member Shaw’s attendance would be welcomed. X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS 1.Administrator/Engineer Report – Administrator Statz stated that his report was in Council’s packet for their review and he would be happy to answer any questions they may have. He stated that Staff had recently submitted a grant on behalf of the City and was successful. He stated that it was a St. Paul Areas Association of Realtors (SPAAR) grant is to support homeownership, placemaking, walkability and other features. He stated that the maximum grant level was $3,000 and the City had yet to hear about its amount awarded. He stated that ideas would be brought forward regarding the funding usage in the near future. He reported that the next day would be at “Day at the Capital” with Police Chief Mork testifying on behalf of State Aid for public safety. He stated that there would be a Local Government Official’s meeting on March 29, 2023 at the Bunker Hills Activity Center where the County Attorney and Sheriff would be updating individuals on such items as warning sirens, etc. He stated that the meeting would be posted for a Potential for Quorum. Mayor Love stated that approximately 113 individuals had completed the Downtown Survey and he was anticipating that more would complete it by the deadline date. Page 4 of 6