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City of Centerville City Council Meeting August 13, 2008 Laura Power stated that she has served on the City Council and has lived in Centerville since 1992. She stated that there is a Petition, with over 500 citizen signatures, requesting that the City step back and reassess the 2009 Road Project. She stated that one Councilmember questioned the validity of some of the signatures. Ms. Power stated that she objects to allegations regarding that and regarding some of the vohmteers who handed out the information. Ms. Power added that Public Officials are elected to serve the people who elected them to office, so they should listen to the citizens' concerns and display demeanor. Since this began, other issues are coming forward and causing much stress, so it is turning into a power struggle. She quoted that the City has over $8,000,000 in long- term debt, and this project would add another $7.8 million. Ms. Power also stated that she objected to the bike plan to go back into Mill Road. Mr. Charles Reinhardt, 1723 Meadow Lane Mr. Reinhardt stated that, in July, someone called the City to say he was chasing ducks. He stated that he was at Veterans Camp at that time, and that he is also 1 O()O~ disabled. He stated that his daughter did bring some baby ducks home from school for a school project at one time, but there was a 2-month span between when her daughter had the ducks and when the complaints surfaced. In March, Mr. Leinhart received a letter from the City regarding dog poop. He stated that it was frozen in the snow, and he could not get it out. Mr. Reinhardt also stated that he has a situation in his back yard with 8 neighbors. He requested that one person from the County be present as a mediator when this is addressed. Mayor Capra recommended that Mr. Reinhardt talk to Karen Skepper, who handles HRA. City Administrator Larson could provide Mr. Reomjardt with Ms. Skepper's contact information. Police Uodate Sgt. Pat Aldridge provided the Council with an update of the police activities. Some of the highlights were: The police apprehended the Skate Park vandal and the suspects responsible for the vehicle thefts. The National Night Out was very successful. Centerville had 5 parties that were a good size. The gathering at Willow Circle doubled in size from last year, with over 100 people in attendance. Sgt. Aldridge stated that those who put the Willow Circle event together did an outstanding job. Minnesota's Little League Baseball Championship was held in Circle Pines. The police have new ticket writers in their squad, and the speed trailer is being used. There were 8 forfeitures sold at the last auction, for a total of $4,000. Problem orientated policing experience - It will be more intense and will have better documentation. There were 180 traffic stops, but only I ()O~ were ticketed. The police are being lenient right now because of the new speed changes. There were 2 DWI arrests - One of which was with a stolen vehicle. Page 40f9 4