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City of Centerville <br />City Council Meeting Minutes <br />February 14, 2024 <br />Restoration completing the entire project and an error was made by adding the fees together. <br />Administrator Statz clarified that the cost would be $7,770 for 2024 and $1,425 for 2025 with the ability <br />to save $785 if volunteers were utilized. Council Member Koski asked who has maintained over the years. <br />Administrator Statz stated that the Public Works staff has primarily mowed the basin in the fall and <br />removed trees. Administrator Statz stated that two quotes were received, one from Prairie Restorations <br />and another from RJs Property Maintenance. He felt that Prairie Restorations was more versed in <br />plantings and maintenance needs. Council Member Koski felt that the volunteer aspect provided the <br />community an opportunity to gain knowledge and take pride in their community. <br /> <br />Council Member Sweeney stated that services contained in the quote were addressed in an email to Public <br />Works Director Palzer in an amount of $2,525 for areas along the shoreline that needed service seeding <br />and erosion control. Council Member Mosher asked if the $2,525 was included in the contract or <br />additional to the contract. City Administrator Statz stated that it was contained in the contract under Item <br />#8 and #15 in the quote. <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Sweeney to Approve the <br />Contract for Prairie Restoration, Inc. for Revitalization/Maintenance of the Hidden Spring Park <br />Rain Garden not to Exceed $9,195 w/Option to Save $785 if Volunteers are Utilized. All in favor. <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />3. Schedule “Town Hall” Meeting <br /> <br />Administrator Statz stated staff would like to arrange for more opportunities for residents to provide input <br />regarding subjects such as: redevelopment of property, priorities of the city, and ability for one-on-one <br />conversations, etc. He stated that the meeting would take place from 5-8 p.m. and that March 11 or 14, <br />2024 would be available. <br /> <br />Additional discussion ensued regarding topics of discussion (i.e., redevelopment of the LaLonde Property, <br />unfunded/large projects, population 5,000 and Tax Increment Financing (TIF), opportunities for <br />education, meeting with developers, conducting a surveys at the same time, etc. <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Sweeney to Schedule a “Town <br />Hall” meeting for March 11, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> <br />X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS <br /> <br />1. Administrator/Engineer Report – Administrator Statz stated that his report was contained in the <br />packet and that he would be happy to address any questions from the Council. He provided <br />Council with a brief review. <br /> <br />2. Council Reports <br /> <br />Junior Council Member Sauber stated that students observed President’s Day and that the Centennial <br />Girls Hockey team is involved in section finals. <br /> <br />a. Taylor – <br />(i) Economic Development Authority - Council Member Taylor stated that Ms. Swenson <br />was reappointed and that she was also appointed to the EDA. <br />Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />