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ofthe street. Wilharber-aye. Travis-aye. Sweeney-aye. Nelson-nay. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Generator Purchase Mr. March reported that Fire Chief Bennett requested authorization to purchase a generator for Centerville City Hall. The generator would be sized to operate both City Hall and the Fire Station in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. The generator may cost in the area of $30,000. Furthermore, funds are available in the charitable gambling account to help pay for this piece of equipment. The generator would be permanently mounted behind City Hall. However, the generator would not be able to be used to operate the City wells. Moreover, the City Hall/Fire Station would be used to operate an emergency operations center, if the piece of equipment is purchased. The Council discussed the specifications of th~,generator and Mr. Palzer suggested the Council co!}sider !!!e purchase of a larger _ generator ill order to operate the above stated City wells. After further discussion, the Council electe<Tto create new specifications in order to purchase a larger generator to run the Fire Department, City Hall, lift stations and to explore cost of a mobile generator. ~ ~ Motion by Councilmember Sweeney. seconded by Councilmember Nelson to table this item until- more information is provided. Motion carried unanimously. Lion Club City Celebration Request: Noise Permit/3.2 Beer Permit Mr. March explained the Centerville Lions's Club officially requested a noise permit and 3.2 beer permit to be used in conjunction with the Fete des Lacs City Celebration. The Lion's will provide the City with a copy of their liquor liability insurance. The Lion's will be working with the Circle PinesILexington Police Department to coordinate the security for this annual event. The Lion's will also be working with the Elementary School to coordinate the use of their facilities. Finally, the Lion's would also like to block off Progress Road as done in years past. Motion by Councilmember Travis. seconded by Sweeney to approve the noise permit. 3.2 beer permit. waive fees. conditioned upon receipt of a certificate of insurance and evening events ending similar to last year. Motion carried unanimously. Overweight Permit - 1580 Sorel Street Mayor Wilharber said the City has received a request for an overweight permit for 1580 Sorel Street. Tne Council inquired about the tonnage amount and the need to establish policy indicating all overweight permits must go before Council for approval. Motion by Councilmember Sweeney. seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the overwei2ht permit as requested. but only if access is from Main Street to GoifTon and to the smallest section of Sorel Street. Further discussion: Mayor Wilharber affirmed overweight permit procedures: * Collect a $5000 escrow check - which will be drawn from in the event of road damage. * Picture of road before and after hauling. Page 3 of 6