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Ms. Buckbee noted the meeting was not posted in the vestibule. 3. Rain Water Gardens City Engineer Peterson indicated that there were grant programs available to fund the rain gardens and suggested that Council investigate the matter. Council Member Capra indicated she had spok~n to Mike the intern and he indicated he would be willing to research obtaining the grants. 4. Turcotte Property (Update) Council Member Capra asked if the City would attempt to sell the property. Mr. Palzer indicated that he had requested quotes for moving the house. 5. Quad Cities Police Update Mayor Swedberg noted that the City has been invited to participate in meetings to discuss the Quad Cities Police Force. He then noted he would be able to attend the meeting on September 13, 2001 and asked that another Council Member volunteer to attend the meeting on September 17,2001 as he is unavailable. Council Member Capra noted that Lino Lakes and Circle Pines have decided not to attend the meetings. Mayor Swedberg indicated he feels Centerville should have a representative at the meetings in order to keep the City informed and to provide information for the City to base a decision on. Council Member Capra noted that Circle Pines and Lino Lakes have elected not to participate in the meeting because those cities feel it is the responsibility of elected officials to decide how to best distribute services to their citizens not the police commISSIOn. Council Member Nelson agreed that she would rather have Council make the decisions not the police commission. 6. Wheels Park Pay Phone Mayor Swedberg indicated Council had received a letter from the Police Chief recommending that Council not put a pay phone at the wheels park. Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated that the Parks and Recreation Committee had discussed the matter and respectfully request that Council reconsider the pay phone request as the Committee feels it is necessary. Page 22 of 29