2013-09-11 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2013 Administrator Larson stated that with the proposed budget the tax levy would stay the same as last year and that Council could decrease the proposed levy prior to the final hearing in December, but could not increase it. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to approve Resolution Number 13-018 adopting the preliminary budget and tax levy. All in favor. Motion passed. 2. Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation to Approve Variance Request – 1588 Sorel Street ~ Accessory Structure Placement in Front Yard Due to Rear Yard Setback from Lake Administrator Larson reported that the residence orients to the lake with the side and front yards facing Sorel Street, the owners seek approval to construct a small utility shed other than in the rear yard and that the Planning & Zoning Commission had submitted their findings and recommendation for approval. Council Member Love, Planning & Zoning Commission Liaison, stated that one individual was present for the public hearing and that they were in favor of granting the requested variance. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Love to approve the findings and decision of P & Z, including approval of the Variance Request – 1588 Sorel Street ~ Construction of an Accessory Structure. All in favor. Motion passed. 3. CSAH21/Centerville Road Project ~ Consider Construction of Trail/Sidewalk Administrator Larson reported that subsequent to a recent meeting with representatives from the Anoka County Highway Department, cost estimates that have been provided by the County are not completely clear as to the cost differential between installation of a sidewalk or 8’ wide pedestrian/bicycle trail from Meadow Lane to Dupre Road and clarification was needed. Administrator Larson also reported that Anoka County is not assuming any costs associated with the storm sewer pipe on the east side of the road. Engineer Statz and others believe that the County too would benefit from the storm sewer system installation on the east side of the roadway due to drainage, ponding requirements and the necessity of alleviating the ditch for safety. Early estimates suggest that costs for sidewalk would be approximately $142,000 and an 8’ wide pedestrian/bike trail would be approximately $178,000. It was felt that if the County chose not to absorb any portion of the installation of storm sewer system they would need to secure property for ponding, which would entail appraisals and purchase prices of fair market value. Both Administrator Larson and Engineer Statz felt that this item could be negotiated further and that additional information/clarification was needed regarding the sidewalk/trail costs. Administrator Larson stated that at this time, the County is attempting to secure Centerville’s decision whether to install a sidewalk/pedestrian/bicycle trail or not. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed 4’ width of the shoulder, the proposed 3’ Page 3 of 4