Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-11 CC Minutes - Approved Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on September 11, 2024, in Council Chambers of City Hall and the meeting was live streamed by North Metro TV at 6:30 p.m. COUNCIL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call II. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Love called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor D. Love Council Member Russ Koski Council Member Darrin Mosher Council Member Terry Sweeney Council Member Raye Taylor Junior Council Member Avery Sauber (Non-Voting) ABSENT: None STAFF: City Administrator, Mark Statz Assistant City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis Mayor Love wished to recognize a moment of silence for the absolute, tragic events that happened in our country 23 years ago today; so if we could, never forget those that we lost that day. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Love provided an opportunity for others to add or delete any items. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Taylor to Approve the Agenda as Revised. Motion carried. IV. APPOINTMENT/PRESENTATION/PUBLIC COMMENT 1. State Senator Heather Gustafson This item was delayed due to the later arrival of Senator Gustafson. City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024 V. PUBLIC HEARING 1. None. VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. August 28, 2024 City Council Work Session & Meeting Minutes Mayor Love provided an opportunity for Council to make modifications if needed. Council Member Sweeney stated that under IX. New Business, Item #2, paragraph four, sentence six the word “nursey” was spelled incorrectly and the words “the work that say that” be removed. Council Member Koski stated that under IX. New Business, Item #2, paragraph one, sentence four add an “s” after “other” and add “not” between the words “items” and “being”. Motion by Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Council Member Koski to approve the minutes as with the requested revisions. All in favor. Motion carried. VII. CONSENT AGENDA 1. City of Centerville Claims through September 11, 2024 (Checks #36999-37031, E2287- E2294 & Voided Check #36960) 2. Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through September 5, 2024 (Checks #15367- 15390, E2024066-2024071 & Payroll Check 15375-15377) 3. Res. #24-0XX – Authorizing Transfer from the General Fund to the Equipment Replacement Fund 4. Special Event Permit – Private Party Mayor Love provided an opportunity for members to pull items for additional discussion. Council Member Mosher requested that Item #1 be pulled for discussion on Check #37006. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Sweeney to Approve the Consent Agenda Items 2, 3 and 4 as presented. Motion carried. Council Member Mosher had concern that the charges stated $157.13 for an Otterbox for a cellphone and he questioned whether this was for more than one item or for numerous Otterbox purchases. Administrator Statz stated that he did not have a definitive answer at this time, but would report back to him. He also stated that this charge was on a Check for Mastercard and Council could pull the item if they wanted. Motion by Council Member Sweeney seconded by Council Member Taylor to Approve Consent Agenda Item #1 as presented. Motion carried. IV. APPOINTMENT/PRESENTATION/PUBLIC COMMENT Page 2 of 10 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024 Prior to Senator Gustafson being introduced and addressing the Council, Mayor Love read a letter that he had been copied on which was addressed to the Senator. He read the letter which stated: “On behalf of 839-member cities, I want to thank you for your efforts this past legislative session to recognize you as a League of Minnesota Cities, 2024 Legislator of Distinction. League staff and member city officials appreciate your accessibility and your consultation with us on legislation impacting cities. Specifically, the League appreciates your regularly checking in to identify and understand city perspectives throughout the session. You made yourself readily available to discuss these concerns and supported efforts to craft workable legislative solutions. The League appreciates your awareness of city needs and looks forward to working with you in the future on issues impacting local units of government. Our members know that in order to be successful in servicing our constituents; state and local city officials must work together as partners to reach solutions that meet the unique needs of rural, suburban and urban communities all across Minnesota. City leaders also understand without the support of legislative leaders like you, the State and local partnership would not be possible. To acknowledge your contribution this last session, the Mayor in each city in your legislative district will receive notification of your recognition. A press release will also be issued to meeting in your area. City officials and League staff look forward to continue to work with you in the future.” He stated that it was signed by the current League of MN Cities, President/City Administrator of Lakeville, Justin Miller. Mayor Love welcomed Senator Gustafson to speak from the podium to address the city. 1. State Senator Heather Gustafson Senator Gustafson stated thank you as it was very sweet of the Mayor to read the letter as she was unaware as to whether she had received it and that she was unaware of what was forwarded to cities. Again, she thanked the Mayor and stated that she really does think of cities while serving. She stated that it was a privilege to service on many different committees and state government. She spoke of several issues (e.g. school funding equalization, public safety funding, bonding needs, etc.). She stated that she is always available to discuss issues in depth, so feel free to contact her with any questions. Junior Council Member Sauber thanked Senator Gustafson for here attendance and asked if there was any additional information regarding the recent cellphone legislation and Ms. Gustafson stated cellphone rules and her own daughter was a senior and this is not her favorite ruling, this is not her bill; but monitoring students and what they have access to during classroom hours. She stated they she herself was a teacher at Centennial High School and took cellphones away from kids. She stated that she knows that this is not a popular bill. Junior Council Member Sauber stated that it is a large discussion with her group of young teens to place laws on them but to also have them learn technology and adultism/proper use in the real world. Junior Council Member Sauber stated that she had an opportunity to speak with Senator Gustafson at the League of MN Cities Conference about affordability for young people, especially college expenses and cost of living expenses and she was wondering there were any updates regarding those issues. Senator Gustafson stated that many rental things have gone into place especially in Minneapolis and she would be happy to go in depth with Ms. Sauber at a later time. She stated that there is a freeze on tuitions within the State and has been for the last two years. She stated that some schools are offering free tuition if the household income is $80,000/year or less. She stated that the University of Minnesota is different as they were founded prior to the Constitution of Minnesota so they have different sets of rules. Council Member Taylor stated that legislation regarding local control of zoning was an issue and asked if she had any anticipations of that coming back around. Senator Gustafson stated that she did not support local governments losing local control over zoning. She stated that it was her amendment that stopped it Page 3 of 10 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024 from going forward. She stated that she is working closely with her nine cities and the League of MN Cities to be proactive in the legislation coming forward again. She again stated that she does not believe that state-wide zoning regulations work. She stated that each community is different and that the City of Centerville would rather develop per their Comprehensive Plan versus a state mandate. She stated that she would continue to watch the legislation coming forward. Council Member Koski questioned how, as an elected official, she at her level go about her business, to listen to both sides and what happens when her colleagues are saying something and going down a different path than her constituents are and how does she work through that. Senator Gustafson stated that it is building relationship and building trust along with keeping lines of communication open. She stated that her communities come first. She stated that there were a lot of things that did not make it through the Senate. She stated that she continues to hold the middle and she believes that’s where most people are in the district and in Minnesota. She stated that you attempt to do your best and to listen to all sides. She believes she has done a decent job of finding the middle ground. She also stated that if she has read a bill early on and knows it is not something she can support, she will tell them early in the process. Council Member Mosher asked about communication and what was the best way to contact her. She stated that she passed out her card which contained her direct email and her telephone number. She stated that utilizing the website does not guarantee contact with her as the emails are reviewed by staff and do not always get forwarded timely. He asked about her belief regarding climate change and that she would address this item outside of the meeting but the goal is clean energy by 2040 and provide more information directly. Council Member Sweeney asked about the Red Lake Reservation and legislation regarding taking of the lake and around the lake as a buffer and he wanted to know where Senator Gustafson stood on the matter and whether it looked like it would happen. Senator Gustafson stated that she leans on her colleagues who represent the area (Senator Hauschild and Senator Krupnick) who are working closely with their constituents. She stated that she wanted to make sure it was fair for everyone and that she did not like the idea of taking somebody’s land. She stated that creates problems and she is aware that the land has a history and that it is complicated issue. She stated that she does not have a hard stance on the issue as it does not directly impact of our district where she puts most of her focus, but she stated that she would be happy to reach out to them and find out where the timeline is and she stated that she could get back to him if he liked. Council Member Sweeney stated that it was a couple of people that brought it up in the legislature last year or the year prior. Council Member Sweeney asked about mining in northern Minnesota and it seems like there is a large amount of money and effort spent to shut down and stop some of the mining and things that are in northern Minnesota and it seems like the people that are making these decisions have never been there and they do not see what it is doing in the communities up there. Council Member Sweeney stated that he knows it is not just the representatives, the Senators from that area and that it is the people from the cities that are making those decisions and he wanted to know where Senator Gustafson stood on the issue. Senator Gustafson stated that mining was not going anywhere. She stated that there were DFL members that support mining and represent the Iron Range. Council Member Sweeney stated that there were mine in northern Minnesota that they are attempting to open and that there was a large amount of misinformation about the mines and communities are being negatively affected. Senator Gustafson stated that mining is there, a large part of the economy, mining has been there for a long time and if it can be done safely they should be able to do it. She stated that Senator Hauschild will not let any of those bills go forward. She stated that she heard Council Member Sweeney’s concerns. She stated that there were several different types of mines in northern Minnesota and they are doing just fine, others were struggling and some were on moratoriums. She stated that the Federal government has put Page 4 of 10 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024 their fingers on the scale so tells how much we can do about it. She stated that people having the ability to voice their concern is partly what stops those bills to shut down mining from getting a committee hearing or from getting to the floor. She did state that it was a hot topic in her caucus that she just could not imagine that they will ever allow it to go to committee. Council Member Sweeney stated that it was the precious metal mines or those that were previously taconite who are switching. He stated that these metals are technology. Senator Gustafson stated that these same individuals are holding iPhone in their hands and that it was not lost on her. She stated that if we do not mine for these metals then they will be coming from some place else. She stated that she understood Council Member Sweeney’s passion for his small hometown and she also grew up in a small town. Mayor Love stated that when representatives of Centerville visited her earlier in the year, the housing bill was fresh and it changed everything that was planned to be talked about that day. He stated a large number of things have changed as it moved through the process and he could imagine that it would be back in some form for 2025. He stated that we as a City want to maintain local control and we believe that it is very important for us and understand that something will come out and we hope that you would continue to hear us as one of her constituents. Senator Gustafson stated that she hoped that the City saw that she was on our side on this issue. Mayor Love stated that he and Senator Gustafson had an opportunity to meet a month or so previously and he stated that they spoke about a wide-range of topics: housing and Local Government Aid (LGA). Senator Gustafson stated that the formula was changed in 2023 and can only be changed every 10 years. She stated that she did everything that she could but that it was unchangeable for the next 8 years. She stated that the city was not alone as only three of her communities receive LGA and so whatever she can do on the opposite side to assist cities’ budgets knowing that they are not receiving LGA is what she is attempting to do. Mayor Love stated that they spoke of Market Homestead Credit and as the cost of homes continue to rise. Senator Gustafson stated that we all want affordable housing but what matters is how we get there as well. Senator Gustafson stated that it matches the formula that is in place at the current time and that she will look at it. Mayor Love stated that they also spoke about the Junior Council Member position and how that program should be instituted in other communities. Senator Gustafson stated that the city should give themselves a pat on the back for the program and that they spoke of a small grant to assist in offsetting associated costs of the position and that she was happy to look at that as they were going into the budget year but she did not know the best way to incentivize it rather than mandate it. Mayor Love stated thank you for the Public Safety funding and he stated that our budgets are very high in this category and he hoped that funding would continue. Mayor Love stated that he was unaware of the tuition freeze which was pretty cool. Senator Gustafson stated that the freezes were at State colleges and community schools with the exception of the U of M which is nice. Council Member Koski thanked Senator Gustafson for what she does and Senator Gustafson stated thank you and she also stated that she thanked Council for what they do and also allowing her to come and speak to them. VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. None IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Meeting Schedule for November & December Page 5 of 10 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024 Administrator Statz stated that last year there was some consternation about the number of items that piled up on the last two agendas for the year and some thought of whether or not to have a second meeting in either November or December to lighten the load and not have so many items pile up on an agenda. He stated that staff is fine either way and it has always been the procedure to call a meeting with three days- notice if needed. He did state that having a meeting the evening prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday is always difficult for individuals to make if they were going out of town. He also stated that the December, second meeting of the month falls on the Christmas Holiday. Administrator Statz stated that if Council wanted to schedule a second meeting of either November or December that could be discussed this evening or continuing with the general practice of one meeting per November and December and if the need arose, a second meeting would be called. Administrator Statz added clarification that the two second meetings of the month contain work sessions and if Council desired, to continue to have a work session then that should be contained in the motion. Discussion ensued regarding starting a meeting at 5 p.m. and continuing until 11:00 p.m. is taxing on some, staff discretion, end of year items of necessity, booking one and cancelling if need be. Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Sweeney to Schedule a Council meeting for December 5, 2024. Administrator Statz requested clarification on whether this was adding a third meeting and whether there was a desire to schedule a work session on the same evening. Council Member Taylor withdrew her motion. Motion by Council Member Taylor to cancel the November 27, 2024 and December 25, 2024 meetings, moving the Work Sessions to the first meetings of the months and add an anticipated meeting/“placeholder” for December 5, 2024. Mayor Love stated that currently there were not two meetings in December (December 25, 2024) was not scheduled. Council Member Taylor accepted Mayor Love friendly amendment removing “cancel the December 25, 2024, meeting from the motion. Council Member Sweeney seconded the motion. Mayor Love clarified by saying that the motion cancelled the second meeting in November and added a second meeting in December along with added a work session to the second meeting in December as well as adding a work session to the first meeting in November (November 13, 2024). Administrator Statz clarified that there will be no Work Session on December 11, 2024. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Site Plan Review – Iron Valley Equipment Administrator Statz stated that this item was unique as sometimes businesses move into buildings where previous businesses operated and the City does not issue licenses to businesses. He stated in this particular situation, a business would like to move into an existing building that housed an auto repair business. He stated that Iron Valley Equipment is a truck-accessory-equipment dealer which sells plows, dump boxes Page 6 of 10 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024 and items for heavier equipment. He stated that they also install those items and complete minor repairs but not rebuilding engines. He stated that it is a similar business to the mechanic type work that was going on previously, but Iron Valley Equipment also sells and displays their equipment. He stated that it is an allowed use in the zoning district. Administrator Statz stated that the item was being brought forward because Iron Valley Equipment desired for additional outside storage. Administrator Statz stated that outside storage was a part of the previous businesses use and the usage has remained continuously for 20+ years. He stated that the outside storage existed prior to the rules for outside storage were enacted so the right for them to continue using that remains. He also stated that staff requested that Iron Valley Equipment submit a site plan showing how they intended on utilizing the property for outside storage. He reported that they have agreed to install some additional plantings/buffering (7 pine trees) and Staff felt that this would be an overall improvement to the existing site. Administrator Statz stated that Iron Valley Equipment has a site in St. Cloud and one in Fargo and are looking to expand into the Twin Cities. He stated that he felt that this could be an incubator space for them, with them then growing and needing additional amenities in the future. Administrator Statz stated that he thought that within 3-5 years they may desire to tear down the existing building, rebuild, pave the parking lot, and improve the site. He reported that the Planning Commission recommended approving the site plan. Administrator Statz stated that the parcel is unique as it houses two buildings on the lot and that the th building does not abut 20 Avenue North. Administrator Statz stated that the outside storage area exceeds the existing code requirements but the buffering is better than code. Discussion ensued regarding existing fencing and additional fencing to be constructed by Iron Valley Equipment on the south side so there were no security issues. He also stated that they would be fencing the front portion as per the site plan. Council Member Koski who also serves as Liaison to the Planning & Zoning Commission stated that the owner was at the meeting who seemed to be respectable and who stated he had met with some of the abutting property owners who had previous issues with lighting on the site from an abutting business. Council Member Koski stated that the owner was interested in the business for its storage as it is difficult to come by. Council Member Koski stated that the owner stated that they have completed work for the City of Centerville in the past. He stated that he was appreciative to the business for being proactive in speaking with the neighbors. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Taylor to Approve the Site Plan th for Iron Valley Equipment (7137 – 20 Avenue North) as Submitted. All in favor. Motion carried. 3. Playground Equipment Replacement Plan (Revised) & Purchase of Adaptive Play Equipment City Administrator Statz stated that he was very excited to bring this amended plan back to Council, believes it has more synergy with other items that the Committee wants to do. They have been speaking for numerous years about adding some adaptive play equipment. He stated that the Committee has selected equipment totaling $127,000, they would like to place all of that equipment at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park which spurred the thought of aligning the installation with the replacement equipment. He stated that the plan was to replace the equipment in Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park in 2030 and a plan to purchase adaptive equipment in 2025 for the same park. He stated that it does not make sense to place the adaptive equipment along side the existing equipment and then remove the existing equipment in 5 years. He stated that it would look like it was pieced together rather than something that feels integrated. He stated that he felt that there would be an advantage to receiving bids on all of the equipment at once. He reported that the draw back to this would be that Royal Meadows Park would be put off by 5 years. Page 7 of 10 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024 He stated that staff inspected the park, determined that somethings could be completed to make it better in the mean time without feeling bad about replacing the equipment in 5 years. He stated that Council will be addressed regarding minor expenditures for repairs and making experiences better to Royal Meadows in the meantime. He stated that it would be less than $5,000 for the accommodations. Administrator Statz stated that funding for LaMotte Park would come from the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund ($300,000) and Park Dedication Fund ($127,000) and totaled $427,000. He also stated that the Park Dedication Fund contains approximately $400,000 in cash and has a debt of $850,000. Administrator Statz explained the question of whether or not is it good to keep the debt on the records. Discussion ensued regarding whether or not to forgive that loan, putting adaptive equipment in Royal Meadows using Park Dedication Fees, wish list items or Capital Improvement Plan which is dependent on future development, can we complete Royal Meadows prior to the 5 year plan, the committee wants to see equipment fixed, uses by everyone, LaMotte Park was the premium park and others from outside of the community use the park, where to place the equipment, going out for bids, adaptive equipment being integrated for all to use, if equipment that was removed from LaMotte it may be placed in another park, things that people will see their tax dollars being used for. Administrator Statz stated that forgiving the loan would not speed up the replacement process. He explained that Park Dedication Fees can only involve placement of new equipment not replacement of existing equipment. Administrator Statz stated that it would be best to use Capital Replacement Funds to replace existing equipment and then utilize Park Dedication Fees that would be above and beyond just replacing existing equipment. Administrator Statz felt that maybe a better time to have a discussion of forgiving the loan, it should be at a later time. Administrator Statz showed a photo of the stair/platform that needed to be replaced at Royal Meadows and stated that he anticipated it to cost under $1,500, Council Member Sweeney asked if alternates to the bid for the equipment for LaMotte which would contain repairs to other parks. Administrator Statz stated that he felt that the $427,000 + $45,000 in repairs to Acorn Creek Park it was a very lucrative bidding opportunity for vendors. Administrator Statz stated that he would be showing each vendor the Capital Equipment Replacement Plan which will also entice a vendor in becoming the vendor of choice for the City. Council Member Koski asked for the advantages of holding on to the debt and Administrator Statz explained that Park Dedication Fees are paid by developers per lot or unit for apartment buildings, etc. Each new person in town creates a new need for park equipment to be available. He stated that State legislature had allowed a fee to be charged to developers but it must be based on something. He stated that you have to show what you are going to build, have a total and by total buildout how many new homes or units would there be and divide them and come up with a per unit cost. He explained that the City’s current fee is $3,000, that it is competitive with neighboring communities and ensuring that the fee being charged is defensible if a developer were to challenge that. He stated that having the debt is an item on the list as the funding was pre-spent and owing. He explained that the listing for park amenities that are desired may stand on its own to justify the $3,000 fee as it has been some time since the items have been looked and bids received. He also stated that neighboring communities have also not increased their fees as they want to vie for construction and be developer friendly. Discussion ensued regarding leaving the debt, with the addition of homes it would provide an opportunity to increase the tax levy, placing additional funding in the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund and having additional ways of paying down the debt. Mayor Love explained that the debt was from the installation of the trail system. Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Koski to Authorize Staff to Obtain Proposals for the Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment with a Cost of Page 8 of 10 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024 $427,000 at Lauri LaMotte Memorial Park Offering a Full-Range of Experiences for All and to Amend the Park Equipment Capital Replacement Plan by Moving LaMotte Park to 2025 and moving Royal Meadows to 2030. All in favor. Motion carried. 4. Placemaking Feature - Cornerstone Park Administrator Statz stated that Placemaking is on the EDA Strategic Plan and Councils Strategic Plan and the Parks Committee had heard all of this and thought what they could do to move this along. Administrator Statz stated that Cornerstone Park has been on the list for placemaking. He went on to say that Cornerstone Park and Hidden Spring Park where built with the funds provided by the Sanitary Sewer Fund loan. He also stated that Cornerstone Park was proposed to have a fountain and trellis area with both being removed from the plan due to funding. Administrator Statz stated that something was to go into the center of the ring and it has been about 15 years or so. He stated that there were some nice flowers current in the center, but something larger scale/more impressive would be very nice. He explained that the Parks Committee had came up with placing a Fiore Tree in that location. He explained that it was a metal structure that look similar to a tree but was a planter that would hold hanging flower pots. He explained that this would be a new feature so Park Dedication Fees could be utilized for the purchase. Administrator Statz stated that there was a robust discussion at the Committee meeting regarding other features that could be added to the park. He stated that the Committee has completed several events asking residents for their recommendation for priorities and of them, history, first responders, veterans memorial, and a broader vision for something larger. He stated that it was felt that a sub-committee should be formed for meeting, accepting public input, grass-root ideas, etc. for more. Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Sweeney to Approve the Purchase and Installation of a Fiore Tree (7-Pot Grande) at Cornerstone Park and to Support the Organization of a Sub-Committee to Make Recommendation for a Memorial Wall, art piece, historical monument, etc. at the Same Park in the Near Future. Discussion was had regarding feeling rushed into making a decision, the Parks & Recreation Committee discussing the tree for months, blue tooth options, led lighting options for the tree, etc. Administrator Statz showed an aerial photo of the park, a rending being provide and the Council will have an opportunity to weigh in on options, the placement of the port-a-pot, concerns over the cost of the hanging plants, maintenance, the tree being custom built, placemaking is something that you cannot miss – “here I am”, entice, engage, set apart a boundary that may or may not have been aware of, an item making a pause and standing out, artistic beauty, apolitical, super engaging, and giving the Committee the freedom to be creative. All in favor. Motion carried. X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Administrator/Engineer Report – Administrator Statz review the report that was contained in the packet. Assistant City Administrator Lewis reviewed the Centerville Cares section and the rescheduling of the EDA meeting has been moved. Page 9 of 10 City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2024 Junior Council Member Sauber stated that most sports were now up and running. She stated that homecoming was the following week with all celebrations commencing today. 2. Council Reports a. Taylor – Council Member Taylor gave no report. (i) Economic Development Authority - Council Member Taylor gave no report. b. Koski – (i) Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski reported earlier in the meeting. (ii) Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Koski wanted to thank the fire fighters for being on the bridge over 35W & Main Street in honor of 9/11. c. Sweeney – (i) Fire Steering Committee – Council Member Sweeney gave no report. (ii) Parks & Recreation Committee – Council Member Sweeney he stated that the committee appointed a new Vice Chair, Katya Port, scheduled Volunteer Appreciation Day for October 22, 2024 at 6 p.m., Main Street Market was very successful, Trunk or Treat and Skate/Sled Nights for January 10 and February 15, 2025. (iii) Fire Protection Council – Council Member Sweeney gave no report. d. Mosher – Council Member Mosher stated that he attended a Hugo Business meeting for breakfast where there were presentation from Public Safety Departments. (i) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Mosher gave no report. (ii) Police Governing Board – Council Member Mosher gave no report. e. Love – Mayor Love thanked EDA Members Mosher, Swenson and Assistant City Administrator Lewis for attending the Hugo Business meeting. Mayor Love stated that the League of MN Cities Board of Directors, and Intergovernmental Relations Staff thanked Ms. Lewis for her time and facilitating the meetings for the Improving General Service Delivery Committee. The Mayor thanked her for her time also. Mayor Love also stated that the Centennial Fire District would be organizing a Meal Packing Event for Saturday, October 26, 2024 between 8:30-9:30 and 10-11 a.m and if any one was interested they should sign up. Mayor Love also recognized the service of the Centennial Fire District for the 9/11 Ceremony on the bridge. (i) North Metro Telecommunications Commission – Mayor Love gave no report. (ii) Police Governing Board – Mayor Love gave no report. (iii) Other Mayoral Reports – Mayor Love gave no report. XI. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Taylor, seconded by Council Member Sweeney to Adjourn the Council Meeting of September 11, 2024, at 9:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted by City Clerk, Teresa Bender. Page 10 of 10