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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
WORK SESSION & CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 23, 2026
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville City Council held its regularly scheduled
Work Session at 5:00 p.m. and City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m., in Council Chambers. The regularly
scheduled meeting (6:30 p.m.) was live-streamed by North Metro TV.
WORK SESSION MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call
PRESENT: Mayor Nancy Golden
Councilmember Linda Broussard Vickers
Council Member Russ Koski
Council Member Anita Rios
Council Member Kale Haluptzok
Junior Council Member Garrett Schneider (Non-Voting)
ABSENT: None
STAFF: City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis
City Finance Director, Bruce DeJong
City Attorney, Kurt Glaser
City Planner Nathan Fuerst
Mayor Golden called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
II. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Preliminary 2027 Budget Discussion
Finance Director DeJong reviewed the Preliminary 2027 Budget that was contained in Council’s packet.
He stated that it was a very preliminary look at the potential 2027 budget as Police and Fire figures were
not solid. He stated that staff estimated high.
Lengthy discussion was had and staff were directed to continue to work on obtaining more accurate figures
as the process continues.
2. Strategic Planning Session
City Administrator Lewis reviewed with Council that their Strategic Planning Process was approximately
halfway completed and requested direction for scheduling additional meetings.
Consensus was to schedule two sessions: Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon and October
31, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon.
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III. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Golden adjourned the Work Session at 5:20 p.m. allowing for a five-minute break prior to
commencing the regularly scheduled Council meeting.
COUNCIL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Golden called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1. Roll Call
PRESENT: Mayor Nancy Golden
Councilmember Linda Broussard Vickers
Council Member Russ Koski
Council Member Anita Rios
Council Member Kale Haluptzok
Junior Council Member Garrett Schneider (Non-Voting)
ABSENT: None
STAFF: City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis
City Attorney, Kurt Glaser
City Planner, Nathan Fuerst
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Golden provided an opportunity for staff and council to add or delete items.
Motion by Council Member Broussard, seconded by Council Member Rios to Approve the Set
Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
IV. APPOINTMENTS & PRESENTATIONS
1. None.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. None.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
1. City of Centerville Claims through July 23, 2026 (E2849-E2867 & Check #38448-
38484)
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2. Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through July 9, 2026 (E2026054-
2026058, Check #16217-16230, & Payroll Check #16211-16213 & #16214-16216)
3. Centennial Fire District Claims through July 14, 2026 (E2026004 & Check #10040)
4. Public Works Shop Gate Repair
5. Public Works Salt Shed Base Materials
6. Encroachment Agreements
a. 1707 Dupre Road, Shed
b. 6805 Grouse Hollow, Fence
7. July 9, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
8. Res. #26-0XX – Appointing Election Judges for the Upcoming Primary & General
Elections (August 11 & November 3, 2026)
9. Res #26-0XX – Constitution Week Proclamation
Mayor Golden provided an opportunity for members to pull items for additional discussion.
Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Council Member Haluptzok to Approve Consent
Agenda Items #1-9 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Res. #26-0XX – Approving Downtown Vision Plan.
City Planner Nathan Fuerst presented the latest revisions to the final plan to the City Council. The City
has been working with Bolten & Menk on a downtown vision for the last several months, and after
incorporating input from residents and the City Council, the plan has been finalized.
Discussion ensued regarding density, units per acre, future developments, planned unit developments, and
Block 7 requirements. The Council thanked Mr. Fuerst for his work on the plan.
Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Rios to adopt Res. #26-016 –
Approving Downtown Vision Plan with the Following Edits: Removing Density Ranges on Page 19
and to Modify the work “Require” to “Prefer” in the Heading of the Recommendation for Block 7
on Page 24). All in favor. Motion carried.
2. Res. #26-0XX – Letter of Credit for Old Mill Estates Phase II Improvements.
City Administrator Lewis stated that the city had been holding a Letter of Credit for the completion of
sidewalk repairs and as a warrant period for the contractor’s workmanship. She stated that the city has
accepted the developer improvements and that staff recommends the release of the Letter of Credit in the
amount of $11,750. Administrator Lewis stated that the developer has submitted plans for Phase III and a
new Letter of Credit, Developer Fees and Escrows will be submitted associated with this phase.
Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to Adopt Res.
26-017 – Authorizing the Release of Letter of Credit for Old Mill Estates II. All in favor. Motion
carried.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
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1. None.
X. COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Administrator Report – Administrator Lewis stated that the report was contained in the packet
for council’s review and that she would address all questions.
2. Council Report
a. Haluptzok –
(i) Parks & Recreation Committee – Council Member Haluptzok stated that the meeting
would be held the following week.
b. Koski -
(i) Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski noted that the July meeting
was cancelled.
(ii) Centennial Fire District Steering Committee – Council Member Koski stated that they
discussed response times for calls.
(iii) Anoka County Fire Protection Council – Council Member Koski stated that a meeting
was upcoming.
c. Rios -
(i) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Rios stated that the meeting was
held the previous Wednesday and that the Business Appreciation Event is tentatively set
for November 2, 2026.
d. Broussard Vickers –
(i) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Broussard gave no additional
report.
(ii) Centennial Lakes Police Department Governing Board – Council Member Broussard
Vickers gave no report.
e. Golden –
(i) Centennial Lakes Police Governing Board – Mayor Golden gave no report.
(ii) North Metro Telecommunications Commission – Mayor Golden gave no report.
(iii) Other Mayoral Reports – Mayor Golden thanked all the volunteers for the Fete des Lacs
along with Parade Coordinator Ms. Bridget Lemire.
f. Jr. Council Member Schneider – Junior Council Member Schneider gave no report.
g. City Attorney Glaser – City Attorney Glaser gave no report.
Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Council Member Haluptzok to adjourn the July 23,
2026, meeting at 7:20 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted by City Clerk Teresa Bender
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