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City of CenterviIle City Council Meeting August 12, 2009 permit fee for. City Administrator Larson stated that since the City will be working with Anoka County Parks on other matters, this may be a good strategy. Motion bv Council Member Lee. seconded bv Council Member Paar. to approve waivintz the Citv Gradintz Permit Fee for the Anoka Countv Visitor Center. Motion carried (3/2). (Councilmembers Broussard Vickers and Fehrenbacher opposed.) b. State Auditors City Administrator Larson stated that the State Auditor's Office has completed its report and will come to next City Council meeting to present their findings. They will need about one hour on the agenda. 2. Nililit to Unite (Uodate) Mayor Capra stated that this was formerly referred to as the "National Night Out". She reported that she attended five block parties and learned a lot. A lot of residents said the construction crews were very polite. Mayor Capra stated that she is proud that these events are growing in size. She thanked the Reserve Officers and the Centennial Fire Department for their participation. Councilmember Paar reported that Police Chief Makela, Fire Chief Jerry Streich, and Sgt. Aldridge were all in attendance. Councilmember Paar stated that the entire City deserves a round of applause. 3. Fire & Steering Committee Councilmember Paar stated that Councilmember Broussard Vickers and he attended the last meeting. He reported the following: . The Fire District has some big changes coming up. . Centerville is very lucky to have Fire Chief Jerry Streich. Chief Streich knew the budget would be tight, but said he would make it work, and he has. The Department is reorganizing staff positions and as a result, the Administrative Assistant was let go. The reorganization creates a position for trained firefighter who could also assist with fire calls. . A discussion carne up regarding their need for protective clothing. Over the winter, they will work on fund raising ideas. Roughly $36,000 is needed to provide the proper clothing. . Their budget is expected to increase but it will be offset by an increase in revenues. . The Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Roseville for technology services was approved. . The auditor provided a 20-minute presentation and advised it was a clean audit. Councilmember Broussard Vickers stated that they are also looking at providing training opportunities that other communities could attend at a cost. This would provide revenue for the Department. Councilmember Paar stated that their budget will be on the next City Council agenda. 4. Update on 8K Run and Citv Festival Councilmember Lee reported the following on the City Festival: . Due to weather, the WalklRun was postponed on several occassions. . There were approximately 140 registered runners. Page 10 ofll 1-