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CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Governing Board The Police Governing Board met on November 18 at CLPD headquarters in Circle Pines. Updates from the Chief were given about improvements around the building, including a new gate to the parking lot, new concrete near the front door and the creation of two additional parking spots. Chief Mork also reported that the department is fully staffed with two officers nearing completion of their training. Annual compensation adjustments for the Chief, and support staff were approved along with several union agreements related to minor contract issues and health insurance. Dates for 2025 meetings were set, with the next Police Governing Board meeting set for February 10, 2025. ENGINEERING TH 20 Avenue (CSAH 54) Corridor Study 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. 2025 Thin Overlay Project The City Engineer and Public Works Director have been examining streets and working with the Finance Director to scope a potential overlay project for 2025. The street fund has roughly $1 Million in available cash to spend. An overlay project was last done in 2022. For the past 10 years or so, the city has been doing bituminous (blacktop) overlays in lieu of seal coating. The overlays aim for a cycle of around 15 to 20 years, where seal coating was on a 5-to-7-year rotation. In the end, the overall cost is roughly the same, but we believe the results are better with the overlays. Homes along the route of the overlay project are generally asked to contribute a small portion of the cost (usually about 20%), through special assessments. The remaining costs come from the street fund which is supported by general levy taxes and franchise fees. PUBLIC WORKS Solar on Public Buildings Grant On this agenda is approval of the grant contract between the city and the state of Minnesota. The agreement lays out the particulars of the grant agreement and is the final step prior to beginning construction of the project. Public Works Director Retires After 30+ years with the City of Centerville, Paul Palzer will be retiring from his position as the Public Works Director and Building Official. PaulÓs long career started when he was the only full-time employee of the city and saw the advancement of much of the cityÓs development and infrastructure. The high quality housing stock, roads, sewers, and water we enjoy today have a lot to do with PaulÓs attention to detail and hard work over the years. Thanks for your years of dedicated service, Paul. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning and Zoning Commission Open Seat The Planning and Zoning Commission will be accepted the resignation of one of its members earlier this month, meaning that there is an opening on the board. Interested candidates should contact city hall for an application or you can find one online at www.centervillemn.com Next Meeting The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be December 3. Agenda items include: 1. a public hearing on the Table of Allowed Uses to discuss uses such as light manufacturing and other types