2020-02-26 CC WS, Meeting & Closed Exec. Minutes - Approved

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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes February 26, 2020 them, but also understood that this is the last project proposed in the pavement management plan and it should be completed. Mayor Paar recapped what Administrator Statz stated. Mayor Paar also thanked the public for attending the public hearing and stated that the City does not like to assess it residents but at times has to make difficult decisions. He reviewed the procedures associated with public hearings. Mayor Paar opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. Mr. Jon Brickner, 1580 Sorel Street, asked whether the project’s time had to do with the proposed apartment development slated for Block 7. Council stated that the downtown road project was contained in the City’s Pavement Management Plan since 2003 and the Downtown Redevelopment Plan for approximately 30 years. Council also reiterated that the roadways in this project have deteriorated and are in horrible shape. They also stated that the project was previously considered with the Beard Group but with the economic downturn was placed on hold. Administrator Statz stated that the City is basically charging themselves for Block 7 to lower the cost for the residents. Mr. Brickner asked that the Council charge the developer of Block 7 for the road project. Mayor Paar stated that the project is not associated with the Block 7 development, contractor or developer. He stated that these are two (2) proposed projects that are in close proximity but are unrelated. He stated that the hearing is for street assessments only with a water connection component as it will then be available to those in the area. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed apartment building, both Administrator Statz and Mayor Paar stated that the public hearing this evening is regarding the assessments for the roadway. Council Member Lakso stated that if the project is delayed the risk is high that materials and labor costs will continue to rise. Mr. Brickner questioned who would repair the roadway if damaged by a developer and Administrator Statz stated that the developer would be held liable. Mr. Al LaMotte, 1643 Heritage Street, stated that he believed that the roadways were in need of repair, that he was in favor of the project but felt that residents should have a choice of maintaining their existing wells and not be required to hook to city water. Mayor Paar thanked Mr. LaMotte for his comments and explained that currently there are three triggers that would require connection to municipal water services: sale of the home, increase of square footage in excess of 33% of the home or the existing well falls into disrepair in excess of $1,500. Mr. LaMotte stated that he felt that it should be the responsibility of the new homeowner to connect rather than the seller. Mr. LaMotte stated that he had concerns regarding the amount of chemicals that are placed in municipal water compared to his existing well. Council Member Lakso stated previously the code required a connection by a sunset date and that has been modified allowing for several options/situations for mandatory connection. Page 5 of 13