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CENTERVILLE CARES <br />Energy Efficiency Programs for Income-Qualified Customers <br />CenterPoint Energy recently welcomed Hannah Gullickson, Community <br />Engagement Project Manager to their outreach team, and her role is <br />coordinate with stakeholders to promote energy efficiency programs for <br />income-qualified customers. Please reach out to Hanna directly for <br />information on CenterPoint programs and services for income-qualified <br />customers. You can also visit CenterPoint’s website at CenterPointEnergy.com/IQor call their hotline at <br />612-321-HOME. <br />ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT <br />Economic Development Authority (EDA) <br />Holiday Lighting <br />The Centerville Economic Development Authority met on September 16and discussed holiday lighting for the <br />tree in front of City Hall and the City Hall building. The lights will be multi-color with an interactive <br />component. <br />Open Seat <br />The EDA accepted Tony Smith’s resignation and thanked him for his service to the community. The City <br />Council will declare a Board vacancy at their September 25 Council meeting and then applications will be <br />accepted to fill the seat. <br />Small Business Saturday <br />The Board discussed how they would support local business for Small Business Saturday, a shop local event <br />intended to celebrate local businesses for all they do for the community. Staff will meet with the Centennial <br />Area Chamber (formerly the Quad Area Chamber) to brainstorm ideas. Staff willreach out soon to area <br />businesses to gauge their interest in event participation. <br />Placemaking <br />The EDA also discussed placemaking, as it relates to supporting the Parks and Recreation Committee’s <br />recommendation to purchase a 7-pot Grande Fiore Tree. The EDA is open to providing financial support to <br />enhance features with a smaller tree or customization features that exceeds the approved budget from the <br />Park Dedication Fund. The Board recommended that the EDA and City Council have an opportunity to see <br />what the trees look like (via a field trip).The EDAis looking forward to providing input on the design of <br />the Fiore Tree and to working with the Parks and Recreation Committee to further the city’s placemaking <br />efforts. <br />Recognitions Around Town <br />The St. Genevive fence has had a makeover along Main Street. Please see the image below. The Centerville <br />EDA approved a grant to provide matching funds through their Revolving Loan and Grant Program (RLGP). <br />The RLGP program provides 50% match for façade enhancements and otherexterior improvements for <br /> <br />