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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />May 14, 2014 <br />1. Approval of Special Assessment Agreement with R & R Leasing for Reimbursement of <br /> Flood Plain Study Costs <br /> <br />Administrator Larson stated that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been <br />completing a new flood map for Centerville and has determined that a large portion of R & R <br />th <br />Leasing’s property east of 20 Avenue to the freeway should have an elevation four (4) feet <br />lower than the current flood map, based upon work done by Rice Creek Watershed District <br />(RCWD). Administrator Larson reported that he has discussed this with FEMA and they are <br />willing to consider the mapping supplied by RCWD; however, RCWD would need to supply <br />additional information through their engineer as a consultant. Administrator Larson stated that <br />property owner has signed a Special Assessment Agreement with the City to allow the City to <br />recoup costs associated with the work. Administrator Larson also stated that the agreement <br />provides repayment over a five year period at 5% interest in an amount not to exceed $36,000 <br />and development of the area would be in the best interest of the City due to potential tax base. <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Paar to approve the <br />Agreement as presented. All in favor. Motion passed. <br /> <br /> <br />2. Consider Acquiring of Vacant Shoreline Abutting Trailside Park (Centerville Lake) from <br /> St. Paul Regional Water Services <br /> <br />Administrator Larson reported that he had recently met with members of the Bald Eagle Water <br />Ski Club who desired to contribute $5,000 to the City to assist with the purchase of the property <br />that abuts Trailside Park where they have been offering their shows during the summer for the <br />last few years. Administrator Larson stated that several years ago, the City considered <br />purchasing the property from St. Paul Water; however, an acceptable purchase price was not <br />negotiated, and a lease agreement was entered into instead. Administrator Larson stated that he <br />believes that following several years of usage by the Ski Club, parcels unbuildable status and the <br />economy St. Paul Water may consider selling for a more acceptable price and if desire by <br />Council he would again enter into negotiations to purchase the parcel. <br /> <br />Lengthy discussed ensued regarding ownership, amount of land, maintenance, trees, entrance to <br />the community, retaining the Ski Club, Parks & Recreation’s desire to have the City own the <br />property, previous negotiations had included more than just the parcel that abuts Trailside Park <br />and the financial offer from the Ski Club. <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member King to Staff to enter into <br />negotiations with St. Paul Water to purchase shore land that abuts Trailside Park. <br /> <br />Council Member Paar made a friendly amendment to negotiate the addition of the lake shore <br />north of the park if ownership is transferred at no cost and Staff will forward information to <br />Council for consideration of acquisition subsequent to negotiations. <br /> <br /> All in favor. Motion passed. <br /> <br /> <br />X. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES <br />Page 5 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />