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r The City Council of the City of Centerville held a meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 1977 in the City Hall. Mayor Prachar called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Present were: Burque, L'Allier, Murray and Peterson. Blmer Murray made a motion to approve minutes of meeting held January 12, 1977, John Peterson second'ed it, motion carried. Mr. Richard Baber appeared before council with reference to the Centerville sewer. Mr. Baber stated that he was not satisfied with the easement settlement offered to him by the attorney and he presented a statement of what he thought the damages should include. Mr. Baber did not leave a copy of the statement with the clerk. After discussion of various items that were included in the statement, the council felt that the latest offer tendered by the attorney for $525. was reasonable and in line with other settlements made in the city, there being approximately $1500. difference in Mr. .Baber's assessment of damages and the city's offer. The council felt that the disparity was too great to negotiate and will proceed with condemnation proceedings ini~iated at January 12th meeting. Mr. Baber stated that he would consider the offer and respond to the council if he changes his mind. OFFICIAL DESIGNATIONS: Official Depository: First National Bank of St. Paul. Elmer Murray made motion, John Peterson seconded it, motion carried. Park Committee Representative: Melvin Dupre Leon L'Allier made motion, Fran Burque seconded it, motion carried. Discussion was held on meeting to be on Thursday, January 27 at 7:00 pm in the City Hall to discuss proposed alignment of Center- ville Forcemain with representatives from the Metro Waste Control Commission. The following easement settlement was presented for approval: Kevin Danielson - Parcel 2 - $195. Elmer Murray made a motion to approve payment on the above easement, Fran Burque seconded it, motion carried. Discussion was held on meeting to be set up for Monday, February 14 in the evening at the City Hall on the final plans for the Chain of Lakes Park. Meeting would include Park Re~resentative Mel Dupre, Chairman of P & Z, Council and Dave Torkildson. Mayor advised council of hearing to be held on Tuesday, February 15, 1977 at 1:)0 pm in the Mounds View Council Chambers on the Matter of amending the prescribed overall plan of the Rice Creek Watershed District. Mayor advised council that Centerville is in receipt of permit application from the St. Paul Water Department to install aeration equipment on Centerville Lake to raise dissolved oxygen levels to reduce and/or eliminate fish kill due to lack of dissolved oxygen.