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Anoka County Park Reserve Road Reconstruction County Parks staff has inquired about the possibility of using Mound Trail as a detour route for park-goers while the road into the park is reconstructed. Details will be shared, in the near future, with the City Council for a decision on whether or not to allow this arrangment. City Hall Parking Lot Lighting Staff met with the contractor, engineer and public works director to go over installation details and scheduling. Materials are now being ordered and could take up to 6 weeks for delivery. In the meantime, the contractor will be on site to install the concrete bases, conduits and other preliminary items. CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Governing Board The Centennial Lakes Police Governing Board met on August 14 and conducted the swearing-in of 3 new officers, the promotion of Officer Schroeder to the rank of Corporal and the witnessed the presentation of the American LegionÓs Officer of the Year award to Corporal John Krueger. After all the pomp and circumstance, the board considered and ultimately approved the 2024 budget for the department. The budget includes the addition of one new officer, with the potential to add a second new officer if a federal COPS grant is received. The meeting also included a thorough discussion of the tri-city funding formula. Various proposals for adjusting the formula were brought forward. The board tabled the item for further research and discussion. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Police Governing Board is November 13, 2023 CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT WeÓre Hiring WeÓre hiring! Click here for more info, or to apply: https://www.centennialfire.org/services-2. Station 3 Remodel Station 3 (thatÓs CentervilleÓs Fire Station) is undergoing a remodel to better facilitate training needs. Sessions that used to be held out in the equipment bay will now be accommodated in a new training room. The space remains flexible and can be used as a meeting space and lunch room. There are just a few remaining items, including trim, touch-ups, and carpet installation. We are hoping things will be completed by the end of September. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Block 7 Property (Downtown) Kennedy Property Development Kennedy Property Development (KPD) has submitted an informal proposal to the city for the development of Block 7, with row-style townhomes, similar to those proposed by Centra Homes. Their proposal includes some additional requests for city fee reductions, beyond what previous proposals have sought. The City Council will review this request at their next meeting. 1737 Main Street (Block 3) The developer is working with their engineer to find a more economically feasible stormwater solution and continues to shop various elements of the construction project to stay within budget.