2016-09-14 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes September 14, 2016 Motion by Council Member Fehrenbacher, seconded by Council Member Love to Approve Res. #16-027 – Approving Proposed 2017 Property Tax Levy with an Increase of $20,000 to $2,704,521. All in favor. Motion carried. Finance Director Paulseth stated again that the levy could be decreased in December when a better knowledge of expenditures are known but could not be increased. a.Kangas Tank, Inc. Proposal for Watertower Cleaning Administrator Ericson stated that Staff provided Council with their requested quote for water tower cleaning and the cost could be borne through the Water Fund. Council requested an additional quote from Staff. Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to Table the Item Until an Additional Quote Could be Obtained. All in favor. Motion carried. 3.Listing Change Form & Contract Amendment for City Property – Gaughan Companies Administrator Ericson stated that the Brokerage agreements for the City owned property expired at the end of August and Staff is looking for direction from Council on whether to seek alternative brokers or remain with the same brokerage firm. Administrator Ericson stated that Mr. Lou Suski was very invaluable to the City; however, he has since retired. Discussion ensued to opening it up for requests for proposals, potential suitors attendance at a work session, have Staff make the decision, Legal Counsel’s opinion that it was not needed for professional services and a decision should be made having the City’s best interest in mind. Motion by Council Member Love, seconded by Council Member Fehrenbacher to Allow Staff to Seek a New Broker to Brokerage City Owned Property. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1.P & Z Recommendation for Rezoning (from B-1 Commercial & R-3 High Density th Residential to I-1 Industrial) & Comprehensive Plan Amendment – 6867 – 20 Avenue South) Administrator Ericson stated that the current owner of the property has signed the Request for Rezone Application along with the applicant. Legal requirements had been met and the Commission chose to recommend its passage. Administrator Ericson stated that since that meeting, a Phase I Audit has been completed and the prospective buyer has backed out to protect his financial interests until a Phase II Audit is completed. He also stated that he had spoke with the current property owner to ascertain whether he desire to continue the process of rezoning and he requested to continue feeling that the new zoning would enable a sale more quickly. Page 4 of 6