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<br />City Council 2007-02-28, 7:30 p.m. <br />Minutes of Work Session <br /> <br />~@~ &~~~~ <br /> <br />Present were Mayor Mary Capra, Council members Michelle Lakso, Jeff Paar, Linda <br />Broussard and Tom Lee. Also present were City Attorney Kurt Glaser, attorney engineer <br />Mark Statz and Administrator Dallas Larson. <br /> <br />The Council briefly discussed the redevelopment of downtown. The extension of the <br />Pre-development Agreement will permit Beard Group to continue working on the project <br />while the development agreement is being worked on. <br /> <br />The Council discussed formally organizing the EDA. The City staff will let people know <br />that the Council is looking for two citizen members of the EDA and will invite the former <br />EDC members to apply. <br /> <br />The Council discussed industrial development projects that are being considered by <br />property owners. It was noted that Lino Lakes is not likely to approve a Centerville <br />Public Works facility for land on the south edge of Centerville that was offered for sale to <br />the City. Thus, the city may need to expand in the present location or look to another site <br />in Centerville. Staffwill explore available options and report back to council. <br /> <br />The Council reviewed the available information regarding development plans in Lino <br />Lakes east of Centerville. "Big Box" retail development is anticipated between <br />Centerville and the 135 interchange. The southwest quadrant is expected to develop soon, <br />perhaps beginning this year. <br /> <br />Council agreed that the agenda for the "All Committee" joint meeting will be to review <br />Council goals and to have the City Attorney review Open Meeting, Data Practices and <br />Ethics Policy issues. <br /> <br />Adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m. <br /> <br />Dallas Larson <br />City Administrator <br /> <br />/ <br />