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City of Centerville Work Session & City Council Meeting Minutes November 13, 2025 Council Member Kubat asked Finance Director DeJong the average length of assessments and he stated 3-15 years. Council Member Kubat also asked about the City's current interest rate and Finance Director DeJong replied 3.6%-3.7% for investments. Council Member Kubat stated that for 5 years at 3.5% it would not cost the city any money correct, Finance Director DeJong concurred. Council Member Rios stated that language for five years of assessment was included in the Storm Drainage Grant Program. Council Member Broussard Vickers had several questions/comments including that she felt the city was setting a precedence as this is a private pond. There was some concern regarding the city's continued liability associated with the pond. City Attorney Glaser stated that the city does have responsibility for where the water goes per the city's MS4 Permit but the pond does not become the City's. Council Member Koski asked if this happened in another local and someone stated you did it at this location — do we have to complete for them also. City Attorney Glaser stated there is no legal responsibility that sets the precedence, but Council would need to justify to constituents that it was done before and why, but there was no legal process. Mayor Golden stated that she believed the city was obligated to the runoff due to the MS4. City Attorney Glaser stated that something will need to be obtained by the property owners for temporary construction or permanent easement. He stated that it does not change anything for our current situation. City Attorney Glaser stated that the easement of 5' on each side of the property line would not be enough to have larger equipment in there to accomplish the installation of the pipe, to house the pipe yes but more is needed for the construction, hence the necessity of a Temporary Construction Easement. Council Member Rios stated she felt that council should address the deviation from policy and why the project was brought to Council's attention. City Attorney Glaser stated that the previous City Administrator posed the percentages which deviated from the policy. Council Member Kubat quoted previous City Administrator's information contained in a memorandum dated August 23, 2024 — "During the design and construction of the development, the city experienced turnover at the City Administrator position, City Engineering consultant and the bankruptcy of the developer". "All of these factors lead to a less -than desirable design of the pond and its drainage system". Council Member Kubat felt that there were things that could have been completed differently with the development. City Attorney Glaser stated that when you purchase a home — back walkout and know that there is a wet backyard you do take on some burden, and your neighbors are partially responsible for the water — "I often caution the city in becoming involved with civil issues". He stated that part of the issue is with the developer who is bankrupt and all of the factors that previously stated and it was a substantive call and recommended to council at the time and now this council has to determine what it means to them spending taxpayer money on the project. Council Member Kubat stated that the only reason he is considering this project is that it previously went to council and they approved it and it fell apart for factors that were unanticipated. He stated that he would not consider the project the same way today. Mayor Golden concurred but felt that council needed to honor what was previously done. Lengthy discussion took place regarding assessments for the project and additional costs for a feasibility study, etc. Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Council Member Koski to commit up to $39,600 to assist in the resolution of the drainage issue at 6996 Brian Drive dependent on matching funds of $14,400 by the residents with signed Assessment Waivers. Roll call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Koski, Kubat and Rios. Council Member Broussard Vickers Opposed. Motion carried. Mr. James Richards, 1932 Eagle Trail, questioned the responsibility of removal of a tree on his property that in near the pond and within the easement. Mr. Richards stated that the removal was not a part of the Page 6 of 12 45