2015-02-11 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 11, 2015 Discussion ensued regarding Parks & Recreation’s limited budget, the amount, if any, of the $15,000 allocated within the 2015 budget which may be provided to them and if the entire amount would be provided then the park dedication fees with this plat would not need to be allocated. Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to table the item to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Purchase Agreement – 1737 Main Street Administrator Ericson stated that the City received an offer to purchase the house at 1737 Main Street in the amount of $90,000 and earnest money in the amount of $1,000 was received by the City’s agent, Lou Suski. Administrator Ericson stated that the property was originally listed for $135,000 and then reduced to $125,000. Ms. Darlene Farley, potential purchaser 1737 Main Street, introduced herself to Council and stated that she desired to purchase the home, has met with the real estate agent on two occasions and has placed an offer to purchase the property and abutting parcel for $90,000. Ms. Farley presented Council with a listing of renovations she intended on completed with the residence and felt that the items would also reflect her offer price. Ms. Farley stated that her offer included the vacant parcel abutting the property also. Legal Counsel Glaser explained that the property has been vacant for a period of almost two (2) years. Legal Counsel Glaser stated that the property was previously zoned R-2 and then rezoned M-1 in 2006 making it a non-conforming structure as a residence. The City took ownership of the residence in 2009, leased it to an insurance agent in 2010 which met the zoning requirements and that commercial use ceased in April of 2013. Legal Counsel Glaser also stated that in order for the home to meet proper zoning requirements it and the entire block would need to be rezoned R-2 or M-2 which would involve the Planning & Zoning Commission’s rezoning of the property, public hearings, a comprehensive plan amendment and restructuring of the downtown redevelopment plan along with Council’s approval of same. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the City’s acquisition of the property from the County, commercial uses of the property, property taxes acquired if owned by someone other than the City, confusion with the realtor regarding the property’s zoning designation, potentials for non-conformities, setback issues, etc. Motion made by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member Love to forward this item to Planning & Zoning Commission for their perspective on the potential for rezoning of the property and abutting properties, effects on the downtown redevelopment plan, non-conformities, etc. All in favor. Motion carried. XI. COUNCIL & ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Administrator Ericson Page 5 of 8