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City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes July 23, 2025 1.EDA Proposed 2026 Budget Î President Mark Remillard EDA President, Mark Remillard reviewed the proposed 2026 EDA budget. He reported that the board was requesting a $40,000 transfer and stated that the amount was lower than the previous year. EDA President Remillard stated that the BoardÓs budget was broken into different categories: business development, continuing education, payroll, professional services, supplies and legal service. He shared that the boardÓs largest expenditure was for business development. Council Member Kubat asked why EDA needs $40,000 when they have $91,000 in their current budget. EDA President Remillard stated that the BoardÓs intent was to purchase property that may be for sale, and this line item is a fund that is designed to assist businesses in coming to the community. Administrator Lewis also explained that the funds also assist local businesses with façade upgrades. She stated that in this presentation, there had been no additional allocation to that item as it has a healthy balance and the fact that they spent 74% percent of their budget last year. Council Member Rios asked if this could be sent back to EDA for more explanation as to what they planned to use these funds for. Council Member Koski stated that he is curious on what the payback is on the EDA current programs Î Blue Sign and Center Stage. City Administrator Lewis continued to explain how EDA funds are spent. Discussion ensued. Motion by Mayor Golden, seconded by Council Member Rios, to Approve the EDA Proposed 2026 Budged as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. 2.Centennial Lakes Police Department Annual Report Î Chief James Mork & Update from Anoke County SherrifÓs Office form Chief Deputy Bill Jacobson Chief James Mork reviewed the Centennial Lakes Police Department annual report, which is located in the packet. Chief Deputy Bill Jacobson introduced himself stating that he works for the Anoka County Sheriff's Department. He stated that heÓs been an officer for over 20 years. He stated that he started his career as a patrol officer at Centennial Lakes PD. He thanked the council for inviting him. He reviewed what the SheriffÓs Department does. V.PUBLIC HEARING 1.None. III.CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Golden provided an opportunity for members to pull items for additional discussion. Council Member Koski pulled Item #5 for a comment. 1.City of Centerville Claims through July 23, 2025 (Checks #37715-37755, & E2456-E2461) 2.Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through July 22, 2025 (Checks #15790-15805, Payroll Check #15787-15789 & E2025052-2025055) Page 3 of 6 10