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Entrance Signs Working with County Highway staff, the cityÓs entrance signs have been given an aesthetic lift, straightening and raising some of the signs to avoid snow plow impacts. 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 presented information at the January 24 City Council meeting and answered questions on project logistics. The watershed is seeking partner participation on the cost of the project from the two cities and the county parks department. CentervilleÓs share is estimated at $35,000. The City Council will consider their support of this cost at an upcoming meeting. ENGINEERING th 20 Avenue (CSAH 54) Corridor Study The technical advisory panel for the corridor study met on January 23 to review initial design options for several intersections within the corridor. Other design elements, such as turn lanes, medians, trails and other pedestrian accommodations were also discussed. Public input meetings will be held soon to gain input on the ultimate design. Stay tuned for updates on how to weigh in. Northeast Metro Water Supply Planning Workshop City Engineer Statz attended the most recent Northeast Metro Water Supply Planning Workshop, organized by the Metropolitan Council (Met Council). These workshops are to help formulate the next Metro Area Water Supply Plan. Stakeholders from the region, including City Engineers, Public Works Directors, watershed district staff and managers, representatives from the DNR and MN Dept. of Health all gathered