2023-09-13 CC & Closed Exec. Session Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville City Council & Closed Exec. Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023 general levy, when the debt levy is included. Discussion ensued regarding the work which has been done to date and the fact that the Preliminary Budget which is submitted to the County sets the maximum levy allowed for the year. The final levy may come down from there but may not be raised beyond that level. Council Member Koski voiced concerns about looming capital expenditures in both the city’s CIP as well as CIPs for the Police and Fire department which are underestimated in those plans, due to the recent large increases in equipment costs and availability. After some discussion, a proposal emerged to add $25,000 to the proposed levy to help mitigate these concerns, should the need arise to supplement the public safety budgets or the city’s own Capital Equipment Fund. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Taylor to Adopt Res. #23-023 - 2024 Preliminary Budget and General Levy. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. YMCA Donation Request Administrator Statz reviewed the issue and outlined the public purpose for the donation, citing some of the programs which the YMCA provides. He also mentioned that the Parks & Recreation Committee recommended making the donation with half coming from their budget, the other half coming from other General Fund sources. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Mosher to Approve a Donation to the YMCA as Presented. All in favor. Motion carried. X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Administrator/Engineer Report – Administrator Statz stated that his Administrator’s Report was contained in the packet and reviewed several highlights: corridor study had a large turnout, open board positions on P & R & P & Z, History Niche about scouting and very nice display, Movie in the Park this Saturday and a Trunk or Treat event for October 28, Centerville Cares was about Recovery Month, sidewalk panel replacement and its good progress, watertower repairs are underway, several items that will be being brought forward in the near future (i.e., Anoka County will be reconstructing the Regional Park road and possible use of Mound Trail as a detour) and the CLPD Joint Powers Agreement negotiations and Kennedy Properties proposal and TIF as a development tool. Assistant Administrator Lewis reported that the Hotel Study commissioned through a grant from Anoka County had been completed and that Staff would be receiving a debriefing shortly and would forward the information to EDA and Council shortly. City Attorney Glaser stated thank you to the City for honoring the late Council Member King and he stated it was good to have the family at the meeting. Jr. Council Member Shaw reported that school is in session, Homecoming week was coming up, a large crowd for the last football game (Blaine/Centennial). Mayor Love asked about the Cross Country team and Jr. Council Member Shaw stated that they would be having a meet at Lakeville on Friday and the last one meet was in Isanti. 2. Council Reports Page 4 of 6