2024-09-25 Administrator's Report

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Staff recently met with County Engineering staff to discuss the timing, funding and logistics for projects along the corridor. County staff will be sending a draft of the schedule for the various projects along with cost share estimates to the cities in the next month or two. PUBLIC WORKS Solar on Public Buildings Grant City staff has been working with the State officials and the contractor to submit a final grant application. The project would place solar panels on city hall and the fire station capable of supplying up to 40 kW of AC power to city hall. Excess power will be pushed to the power grid. The project’s estimated costs are around $120,000 with 60% of the costs covered by the grant, 30% by a federal tax rebate andthe remaining 10% from city funds. The city should recover its investment within just a few short years, in a drastically reduced electric bill. CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE DEPARTMENT Full Staff The Police Department has officially filled their last open police officer position. Their newest officer, Leo nd Vang, will be starting his career with Centennial PD on Tuesday, October 2. Leo is a graduate of Champlin Park High School,and he earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Concordia University St. Paul. He completed his skills training at Hennepin Technical College, and he has completed an internship with the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office. Leo is alsofluent in Hmong, which may be a first for a police officer here at CLPD. Chief Mork said that “we believe Leo will be a great addition to our department and we are very excited to have him join our team.” Chief Mork also thanked our officers, sergeants,and detective that played a part in Leo’s interview panels and background investigation, adding that “your hard work paid off well as we found a great candidate.” Please give Leo a warm welcome when you get the opportunity to meet him. CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT We’re Hiring We’re hiring! Click here for more info, or to apply: https://www.centennialfire.org/services-2. Public Input Wanted In cooperation with local public safety officials, Anoka County is updating its HazardMitigation Plan. Comments, concerns, or questions regarding natural disasters and your ideas for mitigation projects should be submitted to Anoka County Emergency Management by phone, email, or by posting a comment via a social media posting of this article.Anoka County Emergency Management contact information is: 763-324-4740 and RS- EmergencyManagement@anokacountymn.gov. You can also review the current Hazard Mitigation Plan on their website:https://www.anokacountymn.gov/1048/Emergency-Management.