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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
WORK SESSION & CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 27, 2026
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held its Work Session prior to its regularly
scheduled Council Meeting of August 27, 2026, commencing at 5:00 p.m. The Council held its regularly
scheduled 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 (5:00 PM)
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Golden called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
1. Roll Call
PRESENT: Mayor Nancy Golden
Council Member Linda Broussard Vickers
Council Member Russ Koski
Council Member Anita Rios
Council Member Kale Haluptzok
ABSENT: Junior Council Member Garrett Schneider (Non-Voting)
STAFF: City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis
City Attorney, Kurt Glaser
City Finance Director, Bruce DeJong
Public Works Director, Charlie Lehn
II. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Refuse & Recycling Contract
Administrator Lewis provided background regarding the expiration date (December 31, 2026) of the
City’s existing Municipal Services Contract. Brief review of current fees charged for services and
internally billing on behalf of Republic Services in exchange for discounted pricing. Administrator Lewis
stated that consideration of this process going forward was determined to be inefficient.
Ms. Frances Estrella, Municipal Administrator/Republic Services, appeared before Council and reviewed
the provided presentation with them.
Discussion was had regarding the possibility of a two-month extension to allow additional time for
Council to determine future steps for going forward (negotiate a 3-year contract with a one-year extension
or go out for bids for services).
This item will be brought back to Council at an upcoming meeting.
2. 2027 Revised Preliminary Budget
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Finance Director DeJong reviewed the information in Council’s packet and addressed all questions.
III. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mayor Golden to adjourn the Work Session at 6:25 p.m. allowing for a five-minute break
prior to the City Council meeting. All in favor. Motion carried.
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
ABSENT: Junior Council Member Garrett Schneider (Non-Voting)
STAFF: City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis
City Attorney, Kurt Glaser
City Finance Director Bruce DeJong
City Engineer Kellie Schlegel
Public Works Director Charlie Lehn
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 Koski, seconded by Council Member Rios, to Approve the agenda as
presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
IV. APPOINTMENTS & PRESENTATIONS
1. None
V. PUBLIC HEARING
1. None
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II. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Golden provided an opportunity for members to pull items for additional discussion.
1. City of Centerville Claims through August 27, 2026 (Check #38526-38548 & E2889-
E2890 & E2891-E2901)
2. Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through August 20, 2026 (Check
#16266-16283, E2026070-2026074 & Payroll Check #16263-16265)
3. City Administrator Contract Amendments
4. August 13, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes
Council Member Rios requested Item #4 be pulled for discussion.
Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to Approve
Items #1-3 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
Council Member Rios stated she has sent some changes to the City Administrator, who noted the changes
would be made administratively.
Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Broussard Vickers to Approve Item #4 as presented.
All in favor. Motion carried.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Pedestrian Crosswalk Flashing System – Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County
Administrator Lewis reviewed the agreement that was contained in Council’s packet which would
facilitate the construction of a pedestrian crosswalk flashing system across CSAH21/Centerville Road.
She stated that the County Board had accepted bids on the project and approved the Agreement with only
minor changes. Administrator Lewis stated that those changes affirmed the City’s $50,000 cap on its
portion of the contribution toward the project. City Engineer Schlegel provided a presentation with an
overview of the agreement and project. It was stated that the project would commence this year and be
completed prior to winter.
Discussion ensued regarding the that the crosswalk may have an impact on the driveway to the south, the
bids received, eminent domain, portions of the project to be paid by the City of Centerville, right-of-way/
easements, and the island in the middle of the roadway.
Motion by Council Member Rios, seconded by Council Member Haluptzok to Approve the revised
Joint Powers Agreement for the Installation of Pedestrian Crosswalk Flashing System on
CSAH21/Centerville Road. All in favor. Motion carried.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. None
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IX. STAFF AND COUNCIL REPORTS
1. Administrator’s Report – Administrator Lewis stated that the report was contained in
the packet for Council’s review and that she would be happy to answer any questions that
they may have.
2. Council Reports.
a. Council Member Broussard Vickers -
(i) Centennial Fire District Committee – Council Member Broussard
Vickers gave no report.
b. Council Member Koski -
(i) Planning & Zoning Commission – Council Member Koski stated that the
meeting was held the previous week and they discussed the Downtown
Vision Plan.
c. Council Member Rios – Council Member Rios stated that she had attended the
last Main Street Market (Pet Night) and thanked all volunteers who were
responsible for the event. Council Member Rios stated that there would be a lunar
eclipse this evening.
(i) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Rios gave no
report.
d. Council Member Haluptzok -
(i) Parks & Recreation Committee – Council Member Haluptzok reported
that the Committee reviewed several examples of signs that could be
purchased and installed in the parks.
(ii) Economic Development Authority – Council Member Haluptzok gave no
report.
e. Mayor Golden -
(i) Centennial Lakes Police Department Governing Board – Mayor Golden
gave no report.
(ii) North Metro Telecommunications Commission – Mayor Golden gave no
report.
(iii) Other Mayor Reports – She enjoys seeing so many people in the parks.
f. Jr. Council Member Schneider – Jr. Council Member Schneider gave no report.
g. City Attorney Glaser – City Attorney Glaser gave no report.
Motion by Council Member Haluptzok, seconded by Council Member Rios to adjourn the meeting
of August 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted by Teresa Bender
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