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Based on current pricing, the city moved forward with the purchase of a 1-ton pickup truck, but held off on the purchase of two more trucks that were programmed for replacement in the cityÓs Capital Equipment Replacement Plan. Staff continues to evaluate the market and look for alternative ways to equip our staff. Centerville Lake Water Quality Project The Rice Creek Watershed District was awarded a $954,500 Clean Water Fund grant for an alum treatment on Centerville Lake. Matt Kocian, Lake and Stream Program Manager, said: ÐWeÓre very excited for this project, and confident that it will improve water quality conditions.Ñ If possible, the goal would be to complete the first ÐdoseÑ of treatment as early as April of 2024, with a second dose programmed for the spring of 2026. The watershed plans to hold some public informational meetings in the coming months as part of a larger public engagement strategy, including social media posts and appearing at city meetings, among other things. Mr. Kocian will present additional information at the January 24 City Council meeting. Commerce Drive Truck Parking Parking restriction signs have now been placed along Commerce Drive in the area which was recently restriped to allow for truck parking. CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Governing Board A special meeting of the Police Governing Board was held on December 11 to review a tentative agreement put forward by the union and the Police Operations Committee. The agreement was approved unanimously meaning we can start 2024 with a fresh new union contract on the books and avoid any uncertainty for either our officers or our member cities. Thanks to all involved for the good-faith effort to negotiate a mutually beneficial contract. Public Safety Round Table with Governor Chief Mork was invited to speak at a roundtable discussion hosted by Lino Lakes Public Safety. Senator Gustafson and Governor Walz spoke about the new public safety funding bill authored by Senator Gustafson. Chief Mork joined other local public safety leaders to discuss what this money will be used for. Holiday Helpers Officer Koivisto and Detective Mannin joined numerous public safety agencies and youth for the annual Heroes and Helpers event! They went on a shopping spree at the Target in Blaine with the pictured kiddos and shopped until their carts were full! A big thank you to the Blaine Police Department for hosting and putting on such an amazing event year after year. We are so happy to be involved!