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City of Centerville Park & Recreaon Meeng Minutes September 6, 2023 VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. 2024 Contract Review for Ms. Nissa Larson of Running Ventures The proposed contract was not reviewed; however, staff made some minor adjustments to it. This item will be placed on the October agenda. 2. Letter of Support for Clean Up of Centerville Lake After discussion, the committee members agreed that Centerville Lake is a great asset to the community and were very much in support of any efforts to improve the water clarity and to clean up the phosphorus in Centerville Lake, eliminating the sources of it and support the use of other types of fertilizers that wonÓt cause harm to the water. The Centerville Lake Association has previously treated the lake and additional information is available at the City Offices. It was suggested that the Rice Creek Watershed District include education and marketing regarding this issue be added to their website and Facebook page in addition to securing or pursuing grants to implement treatment/projects to clean up Centerville Lake. Committee Member Seeley has been doing research regarding the possibility of a state plan that would remove phosphorus from all affected lakes in the state and replace with environmentally friendly fertilizers. Motion made by Committee Member Errickson-Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Fuchs to direct City Clerk Bender to write a letter to the Rice Creek Watershed District, on behalf of the P & R Committee, in support of cleaning up Centerville Lake and improve the water clarity which has been declining, pursuing/securing grants for funding to projects to remove the phosphorus and itÓs sources and any other pertinent information/wording which should be included. All in favor. Motion Carried. 3. Request for Donation from the Forest Lake Area YMCA A letter was received by the City from Mr. Bruce Thompson, a board member of the Forest Lake Area YMCA, requesting a donation of $500 to this organization for its Annual Fund to help cover the costs of various programs and services. Mr. Thompson stated there are 97 contracted members of the FLA YMCA residing in Centerville plus many more youth, families and seniors that participate in various programs and utilize available services. This letter was forwarded to the P & R Committee to consider if the committee would be in favor of a cooperative, supportive effort of their activities and also help promote to their events. Motion made by Committee Member Errickson-Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Seeley to recommend to the City Council to approve the request of the FLA YMCA for a $500 donation to their annual fund and to send them a letter of support for their programs, services and activities. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 3 of 5