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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes July 25, 2007 Councilmember Paar stated that he is in favor of supporting this project because this is the opportune time given the redevelopment plans for the City. Councilmember Lakso questioned if the EDA would advertise for the County to encourage businesses to develop in Centerville or generally for the City and County. She commented that businesses often do not recognize that Centerville is in Anoka County. Ms. Skepper replied that random campaigns occur and explained that the County markets a County and cities tag onto that advertising. City Administrator Larson inquired whether the levy rate of 0.0183 is applied to the participating cities or is it used to create a dollar amount based upon the entire County’s valuation and then applied to participating cities. Ms. Skepper replied that the levy rate is applied to participating cities. Mayor Pro-Tem Lee stated that he anticipates the Council would support this. Ms. Skepper reiterated that resolutions must be received by early September. 2.Veit & Company, Inc. Request for Payment #1, Hidden Spring Park - $119,968.85. City Engineer Statz reported that several furnishings (benches, trash receptacles, swing, bike rack, and grills) have not been sited at the park; however, these items are due on August 1, 2007. He stated one area was not sodded due to other needed maintenance requirements. He stated there are a number of items not in this pay request. He explained that only a percentage is requested for payment until the final approval. He stated that it is common to pay on a monthly basis. Mayor Pro-Tem Lee asked what the outstanding balance would be after this payment. City Engineer Statz replied that the outstanding balance would be approximately $100,000. He anticipated that the actual cost might be less than the estimated $218,000. Mayor Pro-Tem Lee commented that the rain garden is currently filled with water weeds after the last rain. He would like to be sure it is functioning properly. Mayor Pro-Tem requested that Mr. Kevin Amundsen, Parks and Recreation Committee, comment on park issues. Mr. Amundsen presented photos of the park and pointed out the items completed to date and items of concern. He stated that the City of Centerville would enjoy this park very much and noticed citizens are currently taking advantage of it. Mr. Amundsen commented that the rain garden dropped six inches after a recent rainfall. He commented it should empty within 48 hours. He stated that the rain garden should Page 5 of 10