2011-03-23 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 2011 3. Centennial Lakes Police Department Claims through March 10, 2011 (Check #8278-8307) & Voided Check #/8278 4. Acceptance of Ms. Jenny Dosch’s Resignation from EDA Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VI. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/APPEARANCES 1.Ms. Kate McPherson, Anoka County, Joint Law Enforcement Council Several individuals from Anoka County (County Attorney, Tony Palumbo; County Attorney’s Head of Operations, Ms. Kate McPherson; Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Chief Tom Wells; and Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah) were present to discuss the 40 year history of the Joint Law Enforcement Council and their goal of replacing an outdated public safety database. A short video was presented explaining the importance of speed, accuracy, sharing capabilities, archiving and necessity of upgrading the current 12 year old system with all County agencies (Fire, Police, Dispatch/911, Sheriff’s Department and Jails). Commissioner Sivarajah explained funding efforts relating to legislative modifications that would allow for public safety bonding similar to the bonding for the 800 megahertz system. Commissioner Sivarajah stated that all municipalities within Anoka County (21) would cost share an anticipated 3 ½-5 ½ million dollar project by a direct levy made by Anoka County and only Anoka County municipalities would have the capability of utilizing the system. It is anticipated that a home valued at $200,000 would be charged approximately $3 - $4.00 annually. Commissioner Sivarajah reported that the 800 megahertz system is costing the same home approximately $7.00 annually and that bond will sunset in 2012 . Council Members desired to be assured that by committing to the resolution they are not committing to costs above and beyond that were brought forward this evening. Commission Sivarajah stated that the resolution only showed support for the legislative action that would be necessary for funding. Ms. Sivirajah reported that both the cities of Ramsey and Circle Pines have supported the effort. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to adopt Res. #11- 006 – Supporting the Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2.Mr. George Eilertson, Northland Securities Mr. Eilertson discussed with Council the presented resolution for Council’s consideration and the City’s bond rate from Standard & Poors of AA. Mr. Eilertson explained the factors that are taken into consideration for the rating system. Mr. Eilertson reminded Council that this new bond would be combining two previous bonds and allowing the City to take advantage of the lower interest rates and cost savings for paying agent fees on one bond. Mr. Eilertson stated that Northland Securities had received a total of six (6) bids from underwriting firms and United Bankers Bank was the most favorable with an interest rate of 1.86%. Mr. Eilertson explained that due to timing of the transaction, the dollar amount would need to be increased to $2,760,000 and additional $5,000 allowing for interest from April 1 to April 14, 2011. Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love to adopt Res. #11- 007 – Accepting proposal on the Sale of $2,760,000 General Obligation Improvement Refunding Page 2 of 5