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Zoning recommendation and deny the proposed plan. Sweeney, Nelson, Brenner, Wilharber - aye, Travis abstained. Motion carried. Water/Sewer Comprehensive Rate Analysis Mr. Tom Peterson presented a study for the water and sewer user rate system for the City of Centerville. Mayor Wilharber requested the opportunity to further investigate past plans that may have been considered or completed. Motion by Councilmember Brenner, seconded by Councilmember Sweeney to authorize Bonestroo to proceed with phase one of the water and sewer use rate system analysis. Motion camed unanimously. Peltier Lake Drive Tree Removal Mr. March reported that a large dead cottonwood tree needs to be removed from city property. Mr. March presented three quotes and recommended awarding the job to the low bid. Motion by Councilmember Brenner, seconded by Councilmember Travis to obtain Budget Tree Service, Hugo MN for removal of the tree for $350, and require them to provide proof of insurance. Motion carried unanimously. Northern Forest Products - TIF Payments Mr. March gave a synopsis of two notes that were issued as a part of the City's financial assistance to the I Developer - Northern Forest Product's and land owner - Mr. Glen and Myrna Rehbein under TIF (T� ' Increment Financing). In short, the City's responsibility is to pay $21,225.30, $10,790.22 to the land owner and to the developer, respectively. Mr. March explained that Staffwill examine the progress bi-annually, contact the county, calculate the 90% increment and pay it to the property owner/developer. Councilmember Nelson confirmed that the City has received the money and now is paying it out. Mr. Hoeft commented that the notes are not at risk because of the way the notes were conducted. i Motion by Councilmember Brenner, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to pay t� increment financing. First payment to Glen and Myrna Rehbein for $21,225.30 and the second payment to Northern Forest I Products for $10,790.22. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes/Meeting Recording Policy Ms. Gaustad explained the Staffwas informed that the Council may find the need to have Council, Commission and Committee meeting minutes available within two days following a meeting. After discussion the Council's consensus was to receive the minutes in a timely fashion. Ms. Gaustad commented that it may be advantageous to audio or video tape Commission and Committee meetings, in hope to eliminate the possibility of miss-communication. The Council discussed requesting/requiring the Commission and the Committees to either audio or video tape meetings. The Council's consensus was to urge the Commission and the Committees at a minimum to audio tape, but video may be best and to do as they see fit. Motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Travis to have Councilmember Sweeney and Ms. Gaustad work on networking the computers and upgrading the software. Motion carried unanimously. Page 5 of 7