2024-09-25 WS & CC Meeting Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville City Council Work Session & Meeting Minutes September 25, 2024 (i) Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski gave no report. (ii) Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Koski stated that the meeting would be taking place on October 24, 2024, where discussions would be had regarding extending the contract with Spring Lake Park/Blaine/Mounds View c. Sweeney - (i) Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Sweeney gave no report. (ii) Parks & Recreation Committee – Council Member Sweeney gave no report. (iii) Fire Protection Council – Council Member Sweeney gave no report. d. Mosher – (i) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Mosher stated that the Committee discussed City Hall lighting, and the tree out front of City Hall. He also stated that they are working with small businesses in the community by getting them involved in the programs that are being offered. (ii) Police Governing Board – Council Member Mosher gave no report. e. Love – Mayor Love stated that at every Council meeting there were opportunities for individuals to address Council if they complete a form available on the counter or on the city’s website prior to the meeting and present it to the Mayor or City Administrator. Mayor Love thanked Mr. Tony Smith for his service on the EDA and stated that there was an opening on the board. (i) North Metro Telecommunications Commission – Mayor Love stated that they covered the 2024 USA Cup Soccer Tournament along with 27 games and earned approximately $17,000 for providing these services. He stated that the sport staff received some much- deserved recognition from NATOA for government programming. The received an award for an honor in the live sports events category and the Pride of the Pines Documentary about the Centennial Cougars. They also won an award of honor and distinction in the editing category. He also reported that long time Public Access producer Rick Larson of th Blaine recently reached a remarkable milestone, in July he produced his 1,900 episode of his show Love Power. He stated that Interim Co-Executive Director/Studio Manager, Mr. Eric Houston brought a brand-new class to the Mary Ann Young Center which teaches seniors how to utilize the internet to complete their own online antique research and appraisal. He also stated that producers TJ Tronson and Eric Nelson hit the streets for this year’s Night to Unite with focus on Lino Lakes and Blaine this year with rotations for next year. Mayor Love reported that the Local Decision 2024 is officially underway with candidate interviews available on their website. He stated that Comcast has offered the Commission a five-year extension and the board accepted the extension. He reported that on July 29 representatives from the Operations Committee and staff met with the Northwest Suburban Cable Commission regarding merging and discussions continue. (ii) Police Governing Board – Mayor Love gave no report. (iii) Other Mayoral Reports – Mayor Love gave no report. XI. RECESS REGULAR MEETING Mayor Love read the following prior to recessing the meeting. “The purpose of the closed session is to determine the asking price and to develop or consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real or personal property for real property; namely a parcel located at 1687 Westview Street, Centerville. The Closed Session is authorized by Minn. Stat. §13D.05, subd. 3(c)”. Page 6 of 7