2012-11-28 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes November 28, 2012 portion of your driveway, boulevards and sidewalks. Engineer Statz apologized for misunderstanding regarding the required raingardens and their installation. Engineer Statz stated that it is customary for a City to obtain appraisals of a limited amount of homes that would be affected by a project and that would be taking place in the instance. Engineer Statz also stated that a decision at this time by the Council would order plans and specifications which will allow the receiving bids. At that point, the Council would determine whether the project is economically feasible versus the benefit to property owners, and noted that an assessment hearing would be held at a later date. Engineer Statz stated that the 2009 Improvement Project went out for bids on two separate occasions prior to Council committing to the project. Council Member Fehrenbacher stated that the City’s purchased of the surplus County property following Staff research regarding whether the lot was buildable with variances, that the property was undervalued by the County and that a $200,000 to $300,000 home would provide the City with more tax revenue than a $30,000 structure. Engineer Statz stated that during construction the contract would ensure that driveways were restored to their present condition within the road right-of-way. Engineer Statz also stated that most cities assess for similar projects; however, each municipality differs on the percentage paid by the benefiting property owners and that the City of Centerville’s fees for connection, trunk, meter, and permits were well within acceptable perameters and that the city is not making a profit. Public Works Director Palzer stated that previously the roadway has heaved approximately 8” in certain areas and some drainage problems in the area have been addressed in previous years with significant improvement. Director Palzer also reminded residents that if a total reconstruction of Center Street was completed the roadway would receive regular maintenance and crack sealing along with mill and overlay approximately every 15 years with those costs being paid for through the City’s Street Maintenance Fund. Engineer Statz stated that the Feasibility report could be reviewed on line. No one else was present who wished to speak with regard to the improvement. Motion was made by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Paar to close the public hearing for the aforementioned roadways at 8:56 p.m. and returned to the regular agenda items. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Municipal Services Rendered ~ Nuisance Abatement (Tabled from Previous Meeting) ~ Discussed later in the meeting. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Wilharber noted that an updated Joint Powers Agreement Between Anoka County & The Municipalities, Townships & School Districts had been provided and should be Page 6 of 12