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Home My WebLink About2020-11-04 P & R Packet CITY OF CENTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, November 4, 2020 6:30 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/173583122 Meeting ID: 173 583 122 One tap mobile +13126266799, 173583122# US (Chicago) COMMITTEE MEETING I.CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Call for Changes to the Agenda III. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1. rks and Recreation Committee IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. None V. COMMITTEE BUSINESS (UNFINISHED) 1. Adopt-a-Flower Garden VI. COMMITTEE BUSINESS (NEW) 1. Skate Nights 2. P&R Committee Appointment Recommendation VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 2, 2020 P & R Meeting Minutes VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. Staff Updates 2. Council Liaison Update IX. ACTION ITEMS 1. Review List of Items X. ADJOURNMENT MEETING REMINDERS www.centervillemn.com CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: November 4, 2020 Parks and Recreation III.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Emem Akpan - Candidate for Parks and Recreation Committee BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: We have a candidate for our open seat on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Attached, is their application for appointment. As we typically do, we will have the candidate join us for a meeting, and ask them some questions about their background and interests. Then, at the end of the meeting, we'll ask the committee and the candidate if they would like to make a recommendation to the City Council for appointment. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Introduce candidate to the Committee and ask questions of the candidate. SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Aye Vote Record: Nay __________ Other (specify) ____________ __________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: November 4, 2020 Parks and Recreation V.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Adopt-a-Garden Program BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: At a previous meeting, the Committee established an Adopt-a-Garden program. Staff has now prepared some program guidelines. The Committee should discuss: - Program Guidelines - Rain barrel watering strategy - Volunteer recruitment - List of gardens to be managed COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: Max $1,000/yr; Parks Maintenance (General Fund) REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to adopt Adopt-a-Garden Program Guidelines. SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Aye Vote Record: Nay __________ Program Guidelines; Volunteer List Other (specify) ____________ __________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular AdoptaFlowerGardenProgram ProgramGuidelines Eachparticipantwillbeassignedagardeninoneoftheparksorotherpublicspaces. Whenyousignupfortheprogram,wewillaskyoutochoseapreferredgardenandwilldoour besttoaccommodateyourrequest. Eachgardenwillbeequippedwitharainbarrelforusebythevolunteer.Citystaffwill periodicallyfilltherainbarrelswithrecycledwaterfromthestormwaterreusesystem. Eachgardenwillreceiveabudgetof$100annually.Thisbudgetmaybeusedatthe foritemssuchasseeds,plants/flowers(annuals/perennials),grasses, discretion enhancedplantbedding/soil,mulch,plantfoodandthelike.Participantswillneedtoturnin receiptsfortheirsuppliestobereimbursed.Thecitycannotreimburseforcoststhatarenot accompaniedbyareceipt. Participantswillbetaskedwiththeyearroundmaintenanceoftheirgardenandmayplantthe gardenwithwhatevertheywish.Weinviteyoutoshowoffyourskillswithyourfavoriteplants. Whenchoosingplants,justmakesuretheyblocktheviewofthesignormigrateoutside thegardenandcausemowingorothermaintenanceissues.Pleasedonotplantvegetablesor otherfruitbearingplants. Participantsmayplantthegardenwithperennialsculledfromtheirowngardensorplants, grassesandflowerspurchasedwiththeirallocatedbudget. Participantswillberesponsibleforsupplyingtheirowngardeningequipmentsuchasspades, glovesandotheritems. Whatelse???? brian@petersoncabin.comSusan.Love@courts.state.mn.us (Scouts) Love Peterson Susan Pot Monument Monument Monument Monument Sheet Flower Monument MonumentBrian Sign Entrance Flagpole Entrance Entrance Central Entrance Perimiter Tracking Park Entrance Park Park Entrance Station Park Park Park Park ReaderboardBuilding Garden Spring a Creek Meadows McBride Pass HallHall/FireHall AdoptGardenVolunteerPhoneemail LaMotteHiddenAcornTracyRoyalEagleCityCityCityCornerstone CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: November 4, 2020 Parks and Recreation VI.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Skate Nights BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: With the cold weather already here, its time to start planning the committee's winter programming. In the past, we have had 2 skate/sled nights. Last year, we substituted some fat tire bikes, kick sleds and snow shoes in place of the horse-drawn sleigh rides, due to the increased cost of the horses. The Committee should discuss: - Potential dates - COVID Mitigation Strategy - Activities/Offerings COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Discussion item only. No formal action requested a this time. SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Aye Vote Record: Nay __________ Other (specify) ____________ __________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular Xjoufs!Bdujwjujft 254!Qbsljoh Tqbdft QmbzTusvduvsft Eph!Xbtuf!TubujpoQbsl!Cfodi Tmfeejoh!Ijmm 3.6!zs!pmet QmbzTusvduvsft Ipdlfz!Sjol Qfsnbofou Xbsnjoh!Ipvtf 6.23!zs!pmet Sftusppnt Qmfbtvsf!Sjol Npovnfou!Tjho Qjdojd!Tifmufs Mbvsjf!MbNpuuf!Nfnpsjbm!Qbsl 7:81!Mbnpuuf!Esjwf 33/59!bdsft Nbsdi!312: CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: November 4, 2020 Parks and Recreation VI.2 TITLE OF ISSUE: Parks and Recreation Committee Appointment Recommendatoin BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: If both the committee and candidate wish to move forward with an official appointment to the committee, a recommendation to the City Council should be made. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to recommend to the City Council, appointment of Emem Akpan to the Parks and Recreation Committee. SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Aye Vote Record: Nay __________ Other (specify) ____________ __________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _______________________________________________________________ __________ _____ _____ _____ _____ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular CITY OF CENTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of scheduled meeting on September 2, 2020 via Zoom Meeting (ID: 173 583 122) Present: Committee Chairman Kevin Waeghe Committee Member Suzanne Seeley Committee Member Brian Peterson Committee Member Chris Bettinger Not Approved Committee Member Kathy Freiermuth Also Present: Mark Statz, City Administrator/Engineer Michelle Lasko, City Council Liaison Absent: Committee Member Heidi Errickson-Grahek ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair, Kevin Waeghe, called the September 2, 2020 Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee to order at 6:34 p.m. via Zoom. Results of the roll call are shown above. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion made by Committee Member Waeghe, seconded by Committee Member Seeley, to approve the Agenda as written. All in favor. Motion carried. III. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES - None IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None V. UNFINISHED COMMITTEE BUSINESS 1. mmittee Member Peterson th This community event, the showing of Toy Story 4, has been scheduled for September 19 at dusk. The cost of the movie is $450.00. The rental of the projector needs to be reserved. Social distancing needs to be observed and hand sanitizer will be provided. Due to Covid, attendees are being asked to provide their own snacks. Committee Member Waeghe will be making up the flier for this event and provide this information for the Friday Flash. Set up at 6:00-6:30pm for volunteers. There is a 10 day window in which to reschedule due to the weather and/or Covid restrictions. VI. NEW COMMITTEE BUSINESS 1. Adopt a Park Monument Flower Garden It was brought to the attention of the city staff that the City Hall gardens and the gardens by the entrance monuments of at least 6 of the parks are in need of tending and maintenance. Some areas may need new perennials and annuals; some other perennials could be utilized in other parks if there is a need to divide and remove them. Previously the maintenance of these garden areas, including weeding, planting of donated perennials and purchased annuals (with a minimal budget), was performed by a former staff member, by the Public Works seasonal staff and by some of the part time janitorial staff. Due to the non- hiring of seasonal staff this year, due to COVID-19, these gardens are in need of updating and general maintenance. Ideally, each committee member could be responsible for 1 to 2 parks to coordinate community volunteers. There should be a job description developed for each park, coordinators & volunteers and create a budget for each park. It was noted that it is important to have water available, possibly have a water truck utilized for accessible water. Hidden Spring Park needs a spigot, LaMotte could use recycled water, an assessment needs to be made of all the parks, including access and availability of water. It was suggested that this item be included on the agenda for the February, 2021 meeting, with a tentative launch of this project in the spring, 2021, with the spring park clean-up, planting and ongoing weeding. Include under volunteer opportunities on the website also. Committee Member Seeley volunteered to do some of the weeding. 2. Donation from Centerville Lions Motion made by Committee Member Waeghe, seconded by Committee Member Seeley to recommend to the City Council to accept the donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Centerville Lions. All in favor. Motion carried. The committee members are requesting that staff send a thank you letter or card to the Lions Club on behalf of the Parks & Recreation Committee. VII. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 5, 2020 MINUTES Motion made by Committee Member Waeghe, seconded by Committee Member Seeley to approve the minutes of the August 5, 2020 P & R Committe Business to correct the spelling of Ms. Hanson to Ms. Hansen. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. a. Recycle/clean-up day is scheduled for October 10 and is for Centerville residents only. b. An email list is being compiled for those interested in receiving information about Centerville activities. 2. a. Early voting in MN will be starting on September 18, 2020 IX. ACTION ITEMS To be changed as of 9-2-20 16-031 add wording under action: Mr Statz sent an application to an individual that may be interested in the position. 19-011 add under item: LaMotte Park 20-005 add under assigned person: S. Seeley & B. Peterson & M. Statz 20-005 add under date: October, 2020 20-005 add under action: Need to do a tree inventory late fall, 2020 or early spring, 2021 in each of the parks To be added as of 9-2-20 20-006 Send thank you letter or card to Ms. Judy Hansen; Staff; ASAP 20-007 Send thank you letter or card to Centerville Lions Club; Staff; ASAP 20-008 Adopt a Park Monument Flower Garden; S. Seeley; February, 2021 X. AGENDA ITEMS FOR OCTOBER MEETING a. Remove and replace trees in Acorn Creek Park along new trail b. Tree Sub-Committee evaluation of trees needed c. Evaluate ADA equipment needed XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Committee Member Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Waeghe to adjourn the September 2, 2020 meeting at 7:38 P.M. All in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by Linda Neudecker, Recorder October 28, 2020 ELECTIONS Anoka County picked up 254 ballots on Thursday, October 22, just one of several ballot pickups prior to Election Day. Of this number the City of Centerville staff assisted with and processed 199 and 55 were received from individuals that requested mailed Absentee Ballots and decided to drop them off at City Hall rather than mailing them. Each day, more and more people are stopping by to vote. We anticipate this consistent rise in early voting to continue through election day. Required accuracy tests for software and equipment have been performed and passed. A public notice of these tests is published in the paper to maximize transparency in our election process. General Election Opportunities to Vote are as follows: 7 days prior to Election Day Direct Ballotinot and place in the voting machine r 30, 2020, City Hall ovember 3, 2020, Church of St. p.m. CENSUS 2020 Congratulations to the Citizens of Centerville for having the second highest Census participation rate in the State at a 90.4% Self- Response Rate. Sobieski, we bow to your superior nature. Most importantly, we beat our good friends in Circle Pines despite the efforts of Census Man. ADMINISTRATION COVID-19 Response City Hall City Hall is currently open for in-person, early voting, only. Limited staff and/or election judges will be on-site through November 2, 2020. The City Council will be discussing a re-opening plan for city hall at their upcoming Work Session on October 28. Positive Case A city employee recently tested positive for COVID-19 and has now fully recovered and is back at work. The employee contracted the virus and was tested, all while on vacation and, therefore, did not return to work during the time they were contagious. The following protocols were followed in the handling of this instance, as outlined by the Anoka County Health Department: Meetings All Committee and Commission meetings (P&Z, P&R, EDA, and CC) will continue to be held via Zoom videoconferencing at least until the renovation work inside City Hall is complete. The meetings are also broadcast live on North Metro TV and streamed on their website. Additionally, meeting connection information is being posted on the website and will be widely distributed so that the public can join. The City Council will be discussing when and how in-person Council and Committee meetings might resume at their upcoming Work Session on October 28. City Council Meeting Schedule Please note the following changes to the regular meeting schedule. November 11 Meeting moved to Thursday November 12 due to Veterans Day November 25 Meeting cancelled due to Thanksgiving ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development Authority (EDA) CenterStage Some recent posts include: J. Everett Electric 1737 Main Street Information on 1737 Main Street was shared with several real estate investors and contractors who partner with developers to find viable sites. Minnesota Technology Corridor The Excipio Data Center Feasibility Study is nearing completion. Stakeholders were shown some preliminary drawings and cost estimates for a potential data center. The basis. Representatives from the City, Anoka County and Connexus Energy also recently toured a data center in Chaska to get a sense of what a data center might look like and to further understand their day to day operations. Small Business Relief Grants (DEED) Grant recipients are being notified, but a complete list of them is not yet available. Quad Area Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learns The Quad Area Chamber of Commerce hosted another in-person lunch and learn event on October 20, where members gathered at the Lino Lakes American Legion to hear about the her advantages of membership. Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) Real Estate Development Summit Anoka County Regional Economic Development sponsored and attended a Real Estate Development Summit on October 13, at the Radisson Blu Hotel at the Mall of America. The event hosted about 50 people in-person and about another 75 online. Speakers generally held an optimistic view of the immediate future for development, across almost all sectors. Even retail developers felt that there were still emerging markets, while others waned. City staff who attended the meeting made several contacts with developers with both multi-family residential and commercial interests. ACRED Partner Meeting A meeting of all ACRED stakeholder, including, county and city elected and appointed officials, business leaders and staff members is scheduled for October 27 at 3:00 PM. Elected officials who wish to participate, should contact city staff of a link to the web- meeting. ACRED Events The Marketing Subcommittee continues to plan for scheduled events in the fall of 2020 in conjunction with the MN Real Estate Journal. Some events are being converted into virtual experiences. Below is a list of events being sponsored by ACRED and their current status: Industrial Summit (in-person) November 13 8:00 AM -12:00 PM Anoka County Business Summit N Redevelopment Summit (in-person) December 8 8:00 AM -12:00 PM UpRiver Real Estate Event (in-person) December 16 8:30 AM -11:00 AM Economic Development Assoc. of MN January 2021 TBD MNCAR Expo (in-person) Postponed to 2021 TBD Anoka County Business Relief Grant Program At least a dozen businesses in Centerville submitted applications for this grant program. Those whose applications pass the vetting process will receive an intial check for $10,000 with the possibility of an additional $10,000 once the first round of grants are distributed. The program was widely undersubscribed, so it appears as though almost all grant recipients will have an opportunity to show additional expenses and recive the second grant. FINANCE COVID-19 Relief Programs The city has submitted qualifying expenses for approximately $200,000 our $304,902 of federal funds for COVID-19 relief. The funds came to cities, through the CARES Act, offsetting expenses related to the pandemic through November 15, 2020. Expenditures submitted include, but are not limited to: Direct expenses (hand sanitizer, PPE, remote work expenses, etc.) Construction project delay expenses Police and Fire Department direct expenses and diverted staff time Public works and city hall diverted staff time North Metro TV direct expenses Small Business relief, through EDA programs Anticipated expenses City Hall renovation costs to adapt to COVID Additional divert City Staff time. The deadline for expending these funds is November 15, 2020. 2021 Budget The Preliminary 2021 Budget was adopted by the City Council at its September 23 meeting. If adopted as a Final Budget, it would raise the levy by less than 1%. The City Council may reduce the budget and levies, but not increase them, prior to adoption of the final versions in December. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Centerville Elementary School Centennial School District is in the early stages of planning an addition to Centerville Elementary. The addition would add classroom space to add one section to each grade. Architects working with the district are looking to fill in some of the courtyard space on the west side of the building and extend the building footprint to the north a bit, necessitating a move of the current playground equipment. With this configuration, the design will look to incorporate natural light into the classrooms that would otherwise have views to the courtyard. The expansion would not require any new work on the parking lot. The expansion will require a re-route of some city owned sanitary sewer lines. The re-route is being being reviewed by city staff. Any costs associated with this will be borne by the school district. Old Mill Estates Construction on Phase II utilities is now complete. Road work remains. With the recent cold snap and snow, it is not known whether or not the road and trail will be able to be paved. Apartment Complex Concept Plan The Planning and Zoning Commission was presented with a concept plan for a 3-story, 96- thst unit apartment complex sited on commercially zoned land between 20 and 21 Avenues, north of Main Street. The project would require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning. If the developer chooses to pursue these land use requests, a public hearing would be scheduled to receive community input on the proposal. th Centerville Storage (20Ave. Mini Storage) Building construction has begun. The trail along the county road has been patched. Atlas Villas Memory Care Project (1825 Main Street) A building permit has now been issued. Construction should begin soon. Bay View Villas (Waterworks Site) Sod has been laid on several lots, driveways to neighboring properties have been graded and miscellaneous clean-up work continues. 7241 Main Street The prospective developer of this property recently contacted the city to reengage in the process of subdividing the property. We anticipate a sketch plan in the near future. Block 7 Property A prospective developer is in discussion with city staff on a high-density townhome development of the site, which could include roughly 18 to 24 units on the 1.6-acre site. Other potential developers have contacted the city with various proposals, from apartments to single family homes. Driveway and Parking Ordinance Review The Planning and Zoning Commission continues to work diligently on issues related to what and where certain vehicles can be parked on residential properties. Both the existing ordinance and the one being contemplated by P&Z do not allow parking of any vehicles in the front yard (not on the driveway). Public Hearings Scheduled The Planning and Zoning Commission held Public Hearings on ordinances related to: Industrial District Outdoor Storage Requirements, Lawn Maintenance, Backyard Chickens and B-2 Commercial Allowed Uses at their meeting on October 20, 2020 meeting. The commission advanced suggested changes to each ordinance to the City Council for consideration. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Rescheduled The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission has been rescheduled to November 10, due to election day. Development Inquiries Developer looking for industrial building or land for truck wash and outdoor storage. Design Build Contractor looking for Grocery and Senior Living facilities. Developer looking for mobile home park land, multi-family or apartment opportunities. Developer looking at small parcel for subdivision (single family). COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Web Site Erosion Control from Development Business Directory updates Social Media CenterStage Committee Agendas/Packets uploaded Committee Meetings Reader Board Housing assistance info Election Information Meeting Schedules Business Email List COVID-19 Information Anoka Co. Business Grant Info Clean-up Day Community Email List Comments & Concerns from Public North Metro TV Report from NMTV Administrator The issues dealt with in September include reaching a tentative agreement with Comcast over the Franchise Fee and PEG Fee Review settlement, meeting with Comcast to discuss the draft franchise renewal document, and following up on CARES Act grant requests from Member Cities. Franchise and PEG Fee Review Reviewed newest settlement agreement recommendation. Discussed recommended settlement agreement with Legal Counsel. Prepared memo for Operations Committee and Cable Commission recommending that the settlement agreement be accepted. CARES Act Grant Follow-Up Discussed including NMTV in CARES Act grant consideration by Cities at Operations Committee Meeting and Cable Commission Forwarded Commission agreement that NMTV should be included in consideration for grants to Operations Committee. Assembled invoices and send to Cities for reimbursement of COVID expenses from CARES Act grant funds. Franchise Renewal Reviewed community programming section of draft franchise document. Met with Comcast and NMTV Attorney to review the draft franchise document. Miscellaneous Received 90-day notification from CenturyLink that they are ending their Prism TV service as of December 16, 2020. General Yard Maintenance/Vermin City-wide Clean-up Day A City-wide Clean-up Day was held on Saturd (Noon) at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. A total of 2642 lbs of appliances (18 units), 7.39 tons of garbage, 2.53 tons of scrap metal, 5 tires and 31 bikes were taken in along with lots of other trash and recycling. A deadline has been set for the completion of a fence around the north and east side of the wer property. th 7129 20Ave. The owner has contacted the city and will be submitting information on the lighting fixtures he intends to use as replacements for the existing fixtures. Rehbein Black Dirt Operation Interim Use Permit The planning commission will further discuss future actions related to the Interim Use Permit which is set to expire at the end of the year for the Rehbein Black Dirt Operation. PUBLIC WORKS/STREETS City Hall Renovation The COVID-19 related office area improvements are nearing completion, with paint and carpet set to be done by the end of the week (10/30). From there, the contractor will move into construction of the renovation work in the City Council Chambers and front lobby area. This work should wrap up by mid-January. The City Council will be discussing a re-opening plan for City Hall at their upcoming work session on October 28. Trucks The new trucks we ordered almost a year ago are now in production and have anticipated ship dates in November. The two large plow trucks that were having work done on their dump boxes are completed and in service, just in time. Misc. Public works staff have been busy with preparing winter equipment and supplies of salt & brine. The water systems have been winterized and staff has assisted homeowner associations with winterizing their irrigation systems. Satellites will be removed from city parks next week. All staff are healthy and on a regular work schedule. STORMWATER/WETLAND LaMotte Park Stormwater Reuse System Expansion All directional drilling work is complete and most of the irrigation pipe is installed. Heads are being installed this week on the church property. Bases for the large spray guns in the park are scheduled later this week. Finally, control panel work and testing will be completed. SEWER AND WATER Wellhead Protection Plan A Public Hearing on the Plan was held on September 9. No significant comments were received. A draft of the Part II Plan will be sent to the Minnesota Department of Health for review and comment. 2020 Downtown Street and Utility Improvements Paving is now complete! The contractor paved the base course of asphalt just before the protect the front edge of the curb from snow plows while we wait to pave the final lift of asphalt next year or perhaps the year after, depending on how the pavement looks upon inspection next spring. Boulevards are being backfilled and graded and additional black dirt will be placed the first week of November. If the weather is cooperative, the site will be sprayed with a hydromulch and seed mixture. This will protect the soil from erosion and allow the dormant seed to germinate in the spring. A credit against all assessments has been issued, since sod was initially planned as part of the project. Watch your mail for a letter outlining the specifics of your credit. PARKS AND RECREATION Parks and Recreation Committee The parks committee has one open seat and is looking for candidates. Please apply on the Application for Committee Appointment The Parks Committee will begin to tackle 2021 initiatives in the coming months, including planning the 2021 Fete Des Lacs, the inaugural season of a Downtown Farmers Market and much more. Adopt a Garden Program on Committee will be forming and adopt a garden program to help maintain flower gardens at city parks. Ifunteering, please let us know by emailing info@centervillemn.com We already have 2 volunteers that have stepped forward! Join the fun and sign up now. Lino Lakes YMCA Reimagining City staff have been attending a series of community engagement meetings designed to reimagine the YMCA in Lino Lakes. This facility has been struggling to maintain its services in an economically stable way, exacerbated by the COVID Crisis. PUBLIC SAFETY Centennial Lakes Police Department CARES Act Funding The Centennial Lakes Police Department received a total of $100,000 from its three members cities, through the CARES Act, as reimbursement for staff salaries, as allowed by legislation. New Staff Member CLPD welcomes officer Bryan Johnson to the ranks. He comes with experience in both corrections and county law enforcement. Welcome aboard! COVID-19 All staff members are now healthy. Centennial Fire District CARES Act Funding The Centennial Fire District received a total of $100,000 from its two members cities, through the CARES Act, as reimbursement for staff salaries, as allowed by the legislation. Fire District Organizational Study A survey of the firefighters has been sent out to all those on the department. It will request feedback on issues of leadership, safety, training, and morale. COVID-19 All fire staff are now healthy and able to respond to calls. Duty Crew In an effort to ensure there is an effective response force to respond during the daytime hours, the Centennial Fire District implemented a Applications for the position were posted and four candidates have been selected. The four who were selected are metro departments (Lake Johanna, Andover, Minnetonka, and SMB Fire) who currently have the same program. The Duty Crew will rotate from station to station within the district and respond to emergency incidents between The duty crew will also assist with duties assigned by the Administrative staff. This program will greatly enhance the emergency services provided to our communities. Fire Steering Committee The Fire Steering Committee met on August 27 to review the proposed 2021 budget. A zero percent increase budget was adopted. ACTION ITEMS PARKS RECREATION 11/4/2020 Assigned PersonDate #ItemStatusAction P & R Web Site Pages - Committee Input, Rebranding on-hold due to COVID-19 budget concerns. City Council held workshop, planning on Website redesign is moving forward, however. Parks page follow-up beginning of 2021StaffOpenwill be part of discussion. 16-026On-Going Status of P & R Committee Member VacancyStaffOn-GoingOpenApplication received. Interview candidate at Nov. mtg. 16-031 Interpretive Sign Maintenance, Hidden Closed Spring Park & Trail Side ParkStaffOn-Going7/1/2020Signs have been installed! 18-011 Cost & Location to Add Lights for Sledding Electric lines are in. Post is on order. We will be using Hill in LaMotte ParkP. PalzerNovemberOpendonated light head. 19-011 Master P & R Trail Plan - Review Park On-hold until MapsM. Statz2021OpenOn-hold due to COVID-19 Workload. 19-013 On-hold until Main Street MarketM. Statz2021OpenPostponed until 2021. Should begin planning in January 19-014 Basketball Court Renovation (Submit Nomination for Refurbished or a Grant for a On-hold until New CourtM. Statz2021OpenShould look to submit grant application in 2021. 19-020 ADA Playground EquipmentK. FreiermuthMarch, 2021OpenResearch for ADA adaptive play equipment should be soon. 19-022 On-hold until Fete des LacsM. Statz2021OpenShould begin planning in January 20-002 This project should be started soon in readiness of 2021 P & R Events CalendarHeidi E-GOn-GoingOpen activities. 20-004 Remove Pine Trees Along Trail in Acorn Pine tress along new trail in Acorn Creek Park have been Creek ParkP. PalzerOctober Closedremoved. 20-005a o Seeley/PetersInitial thought was to replace 2 trees in Acron Creek Park, Develop Park Tree Planting Plann/StatzSpring 2021Openbut would like to take broader look at Park Tree needs. 20-005b Thank you card to Ms. Judy HansonStaffASAPOpen 20-006 Thank you card to Centerville Lions ClubStaffASAPOpen 20-007 February, Two volunteers signed up so far. Need to recruit more. Adopt a Flower Garden ProgramSeeley2021OpenDiscuss rain barrel watering strategy. 20-008 Following August 5, 2020 MeetingPage 1