2012-11-28 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes November 28, 2012 Engineer Statz stated that even if Council approves the resolution, the City is not required to proceed until awarding a contract for construction. Lengthy discussion was had regarding the content of the plans and specifications, whether water should be included in them, the previous removal of the reconstruction of Center Street, Ivy Court and Sumac Court from the 2009 Street Improvement Project per resident request, a deadline date for connection, Council’s desire to accept resident input but also provide long-term consideration for the City and residents as a whole. Consensus of the Council was to order the 2013 Street Improvement Project with the understanding that throughout the process prior to the Assessment Hearing Council could modify any scope of the project if they desired. Council Member Paar questioned Engineer Statz as to the feeling of whether bids are being received well within the parameters of the feasibility study estimates. Engineer Statz stated that bids that he has been receiving are very similar to the estimates with a fair amount of work being available for contractors. Motion was made by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to adopt Res. #12-028 Ordering the 2013 Street Improvement Project as presented. Council Member Paar again stated that the Council is not making the final decision on the project at this time and that changes in the project could occur subsequent to receiving bids similar to the 2009 Street Improvement Project where the scope of the project was modified and bid in two separate intervals. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Consensus of the Council was to direct staff to bring back for the next meeting, a draft ordinance amending City Code, Chapter 51.08, (D) which would modify the existing language to include “except where water is made available by the City after January 1, 2013 being required to connect no later than December 31, 2021.” 3. Ticket Education Program a. Agreement Attorney Glaser stated that the test period of six (6) months has lapsed for the program, gave a brief overview of the on-line educational program offered in addition to all other legal recourses available for similar violations, reviewed statistics obtained from users, reported that the City of Circle Pines had approved the program for a three (3) year period as similar to tonight’s agreement before Council and that the City of Lexington would be considering it shortly. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the program, revenue generation to the City’s General Fund, the Centennial Police Department funding through the City’s General Page 9 of 12