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City of Centerville <br />City Council Work Session & Meeting Minutes <br />September 25, 2024 <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding the appreciation for the Centennial Fire District, Council Member Sweeney <br />stated that the Centerville Lions have supported both monetarily and with volunteers for the event. <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Council Member Koski to Assist the Centennial <br />Fire District with their Event by Donating $1,850 to them. <br /> <br />Council Member Koski asked if this event could be included in the Centerville Cares program. <br /> <br />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 packet <br />and that he would be happy to address any questions from the Council. He provided the Council with a <br />brief review. Administrator Statz addressed rumors regarding property owners being unaware that their <br />property was rezoned. He stated that City records indicate that individuals had received notices due to <br />several property files showing that notices were returned to the City and that numerous individuals <br />attended the respective public hearings as the minutes reflect their attendance. He also addressed the <br />rumor that staff has contacted the diocese to discuss tearing the church down which is false. He stated <br />that what staff has completed is attempting to contact the local priest at the local Catholic church to discuss <br />the future of their property. He stated that the church is not being used on a regular basis for Sunday <br />services and staff feels that it is appropriate for us to understand the future thoughts of the church on that <br />property. He stated that the church has been unwilling to meet. Administrator Statz stated that he has <br />never spoken with the priest and only spoken with their business manager, Ms Susie Irlbeck. He stated <br />that he has spoken with some of the trustees of the church to broker a meeting/discussions. Administrator <br />Statz stated that Staff had been contacted regarding Campaigning and stated that the city does not get <br />involved in whether things are being done correctly or incorrectly. City Attorney Glaser stated that <br />candidates needed to seek private legal advice or to reach out to the Secretary of State’s office with <br />concerns. City Administrator Statz stated that the city would enforce the ordinance regarding signage in <br />a right-of-way, etc. He stated that the Clerk provided a rather large packet to all candidates upon their <br />filing for office, which contacted Campaign rules and regulations along with other items. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Lewis gave a brief overview of the Economic Development section of the <br />Administrator’s Report. <br /> <br />Jr. Council Member Sauber stated that the previous week was Homecoming week where the Powder Puff <br />team lost right away, the football team won their Homecoming game, and the dance took place on <br />Saturday. She stated that the upcoming week would be full of athletics. <br /> <br />2. Council Reports <br /> <br />a. Taylor – <br />(i) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Taylor was absent. <br /> <br />b. Koski – Council Member Koski stated that he neglected to thank Assistant City Administrator <br />Lewis for her time working with the League of Minnesota Cities and felt that it was a very nice <br />letter of recognition that was read at the previous Council meeting regarding her efforts. <br />Page 5 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />