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City of Centerville <br />City Council Meeting <br />May 13, 2009 <br />b. Temporary Gambling Permit (Bingo, Raffle, Paddlewheel & Pull-Tabs) <br />6. Request for Fence Encroachment Agreement - Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Rivard, 1743 <br />Meadow Lane (Fence) <br />7. Appointment to the Park &Recreation Committee - Mr. Brian Peterson <br />Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Paar, to approve the <br />Consent Agenda, as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. <br />VL AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES <br />Mr. Shannon Sweeney, David Drown and Associates <br />Mr. Sweeney appeared to present a proposal to the City Council for Financial Advisor. <br />Some of the highlights of David Drown and Associates that he mentioned were: <br />- Most of its 6 employees work specifically in economic development and tax <br />increment and have a long tenure with the company <br />- Serve about 1301oca1 governments in Minnesota <br />- Bring clear expectations -Describe the process up front <br />- Do an excellent job of controlling costs <br />- When they quote a price, they stick by that price. If minor tangents come up along <br />the way, the price remains the same. <br />- Experienced with the finance work <br />Mr. Sweeney encouraged the Councilmembers to contact their references. <br />2. Mr. George Eilertson, Northland Securities <br />Mr. Eilertson appeared to present a proposal to the City Council for Financial Advisor. <br />Some of the highlights of Northland Securities that he mentioned were: <br />- Served Centerville from 2000 - 2005, at which time they helped the City with a <br />number of bond issues <br />Received the first ever bond rating. <br />Would assist the City's new Finance Director. <br />Mr. Eilertson stated that Northland Securities does their homework and believes it is a <br />good fit for the City. <br />Mr. Mark Ruff, Ehlers & Associates <br />Mr. Ruff appeared to present a proposal to the City Council for Financial Advisor. Some <br />of the highlights of Ehlers & Associates that he mentioned were: <br />- Employee owned company, with 40 people in the Minneapolis office <br />- Pride for being individual advisors <br />- Can help with the Legislature <br />- For redevelopment, they put together plans, implement plans and get the project <br />done <br />Page 5 of 10 <br />