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City of Centerville <br />City Council Meeting Minutes <br />May 10, 2023 <br /> <br />Motion to accept the Variance to approve additional signage subject to the conditions and findings of fact <br />that is presented in the staff memorandum. <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Mosher, to Approve the Variance <br />Request as Submitted Subject to the Conditions Outlined in the Findings of Fact. All in favor. <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />2. Anoka County Predevelopment Grant Application <br /> <br />Ms. Lewis stated that the city received notification of pre-development grants being available through <br />Anoka County and due to the application deadline, staff submitted two applications. She explained that <br />one was for a hotel market study which would determine its feasibility on the site north of NorBella <br />Assisted Living and the other was an environmental phase I and geotechnical studies associated with <br />1737 Main Street and environmental analysis associated with Block 7. She stated that the combined <br />quotes for these studies exceeds $15,000 by $100 and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) <br />would cover the overages. <br /> <br />A discussion ensued. <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member King to Approve Staff <br />Submittal and Acceptance if Granted, the Two Pre-Development Grants. EDA will Expend <br />Funding in the Amount of $100 to Cover Shortages Associated with Studies. All in favor. Motion <br />carried. <br /> <br />X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS <br /> <br />1. Administrator/Engineer Report – Administrator Statz reviewed the Administrator’s Report <br />contained in Council’s packet. Ms. Broussard-Vickers was appointed on a temporary basis as she <br />will step aside if another candidate becomes available. He reported that the City is looking for <br />volunteers for all programs for the summer. He also reported that fund raising for the festival <br />was going well and thanked the businesses that had become sponsors. He stated that residents <br />and commuters will see signage for the Summer Events throughout town that have QR codes that <br />give details of each event. He stated that the Watershed District has made available their Annual <br />Report and also stated that the City of Circle Pines recently won a lawsuit with regards to <br />appointing members. He reported that the Centennial Lakes Police Department was fully staffed. <br /> <br />Council Member Mosher asked about coupons for the upcoming Cleanup Day and Ms. Bender <br />stated that they were available in the newsletter and would be added to the website. <br /> <br /> Council Reports <br /> <br />a. Taylor – Council Member Taylor stated that the Rice Creek Watershed District had small project <br />grants available. <br /> Parks & Recreation – Council Member Taylor stated that the recent Park Cleanup was <br />successful, stated that the Committee would be discussing the Volunteer Appreciation <br />Event and Main Street Market. She reported that they also discussed EV stations located <br />Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />