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City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes December 11, 2025 Finance Director DeJong stated that the State of Minnesota has a proportional property tax system. He stated that increases and decreases are tied to valuation. He explained that the school’s taxing district is larger than just the City of Centerville along with the County’s. Finance Director DeJong stated that he was not familiar with the individual property owners’ taxes, but he was guessing that both properties’ increase in values were higher than the average. He stated that the city’s budget looking ahead is a very minimal increase, but valuations are based on the Assessor. Finance Director DeJong suggested contacting the City Assessor for them to visually inspect properties to more accurately value them. Finance Director DeJong also stated that the State of Minnesota does have programs where, if your property taxes have increased more than 12%, the owner may file for a refund. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Rios, to close the Public Hearing at 8:16 p.m. Roll Call: Mayor Golden, Council Members Broussard Vickers, Koski, Kubat and Rios. Motion carried. Lengthy discussion ensued, increases in valuation affect taxes, County’s taxes and school taxes play a role in the bottom line of property taxes, appreciation for those that attending this evening, the importance of contacting the City Assessor if there are questions in regards to valuations of property, increased inflation, and that the City only controls their portion which is related to its budget. VI.CONSENT AGENDA 1.City of Centerville Claims through December 11, 2025 (Checks 37997-38029, 27977-37996, Voided Checks #38008 & 38028 & E2579-E2596, E2564-E2577 & Voided ECheck #2578) 2.Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through December 4, 2025 (Checks #15952- 15988, E2025083-2025097 & Payroll Checks #15949-15951 & 15969-15971) 3.Centennial Fire District Claims through December 9, 2025 (Checks #10007-10021) 4.Successful Completion of Annual Review for Tedd Peterson 5.Ord. #XXX, Second Series – Amending Chapter 156 Language – Second Reading and Summary Publication 6.Appointment of Junior Council Member – Garrett Schneider 7.Plow Mount Carriage for 2021 Chevy Truck 8.Ord. XXX, Second Series – 2026 Fee Schedule – Call for Public Hearing Acting Mayor Koski provided an opportunity for members to pull items for additional discussion. Council Member Rios requested that Consent Agenda I #6 be pulled for comment. Motion by Council Member Kubat, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to Approve Consent Agenda Items #1-5, and Item #7 and #8 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Council Member Rios stated that during the Work Session, council interviewed Mr. Garrett Schneider and that he would be appointed to council in January. Page 4 of 8 63