2019-09-11 CC Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville City Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2019 STAFF: City Administrator Mark Statz Finance Director Bruce DeJong City Attorney Kurt Glaser Mayor Paar called a moment of silence for the victims and their families of the 9/11 tragedy. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Paar provided an opportunity for others to add or delete any items on the agenda. Item #1 change the wording from “will be available on Wednesday” to “as presented”. Motion by Council Member Love seconded by Council Member Koski to Approve the Agenda with the noted Change on Item 1. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 1. Mr. Craig Johnson – District 6 County Commissioner Candidate. Mr. Craig Johnson introduced himself and thanked Rhonda Sivarajah for her 15 years of service. He stated why he felt that he was the best candidate for the seat and stated that on November 5, 2019 there will be a Primary Election and the General will be held on February 11, 2020. He thanked the Council for their time and he also thanked them for the moment of silence. Mayor Paar thanked Mr. Johnson and wished him good luck with his race. V. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Improvement Hearing – Downtown Street and Utility Improvements Administrator Statz explained to the public the policies and procedures of a public hearing. Mayor Paar opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. for the Downtown Street and Utility Improvements. Administrator Statz stated the City is contemplating special assessments to benefiting properties for the proposed street and utility improvements. This is the first (1) of two (2) hearings with this evening’s being the improvement hearing where the scope and appropriateness of the project will be discussed rather than assessments that will come at a later date. Ms. Kelly Schlegel, Stantec Consulting,discussed the location of the project being Centerville Road north of Main Street, all of Sorel Street, Goiffon Road south of Sorel, Heritage Street east of Centerville Road, Progress Road south of Main Street. She stated that these roads were identified in the 2003 Pavement Management Plan needing full reconstruction and being in poor condition. She also stated that the City recently received CDBG funding for the installation of watermain which also assisted in determining that it was a beneficial time to complete the project. She stated that the project will cover roadway reconstruction, utilities (water) and drainage (storm sewer). She also stated that the existing area had minimal storm sewer and would be undersized if looking at future Page 2 of 11